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Cerus (CERS) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026
Cerus (CERS) reported revenue of $57.7M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +0.5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.7%, net loss $580K (1.0% of revenue).
Cerus, Q3 2026: revenue $57.7M (+10% year over year), operating margin 0.7%, net loss $580K, operating cash flow $3.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $57.7M | +0.5% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $383K | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$580K | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $3.0M | — | +56% |
| Free cash flow | $2.4M | — | 26× |
What changed
Revenue was $57.7M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $383K, a 0.7% margin (down 1.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $853K even though revenue rose $5.0M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+24%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $580K, narrower than the previous quarter's $3.0M loss. Net interest and other expense of $897K was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $3.0M (up 56% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $421K of depreciation and amortization and $6.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $2.9M. Capital expenditures of $590K left free cash flow of $2.4M.
Questions
What was Cerus' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Cerus (CERS) reported revenue of $57.7M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +0.5% from the quarter before.
Was Cerus profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $383K (0.7% of revenue) and net loss $580K.
Source: Cerus 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.