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Ceribell, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CBLL)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$18.00
▲(6.45% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is held back primarily by persistent losses and heavy cash burn despite strong revenue growth and high gross margins. Technical indicators also show weak momentum. These are partially offset by constructive earnings-call signals (raised guidance, strong Q1 execution, and solid liquidity) and a valuation profile that is difficult to assess due to negative earnings.
Positive Factors
High Gross Margins
Consistently high gross margins (Q1 87%, guidance to maintain high‑80s) point to advantaged unit economics and pricing power across devices, subscriptions and consumables. This durable margin profile supports scalable growth, funds reinvestment, and preserves operating leverage as utilization scales.
Negative Factors
Persistent Cash Burn
Operating cash flow has been consistently negative (TTM ~‑$48.9M), producing negative free cash flow and ongoing cash consumption. Persistent burn increases reliance on external capital, raises dilution and financing risk, and constrains strategic optionality unless operating losses materially narrow over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Gross Margins
Consistently high gross margins (Q1 87%, guidance to maintain high‑80s) point to advantaged unit economics and pricing power across devices, subscriptions and consumables. This durable margin profile supports scalable growth, funds reinvestment, and preserves operating leverage as utilization scales.
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Ceribell, Inc. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ceribell, Inc. (CBLL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$671.21M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)265.67K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.89
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees327
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryMedical - Devices
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.63
Shares Outstanding37,942,700
10 Day Avg. Volume244,220
30 Day Avg. Volume265,666
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)5.16
Price to Sales (P/S)9.00
P/FCF Ratio-19.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.50Price Target Upside68.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)$113.98M
Ceribell, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CeriBell, Inc. specializes in pioneering artificial intelligence (AI)-powered electroencephalography (EEG) solutions designed for the immediate diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions directly at the patient's bedside. The company's pri...
How the Company Makes Money
Ceribell makes money primarily by selling and/or leasing its EEG system to healthcare providers (e.g., hospitals) and generating recurring revenue from ongoing use of the platform. Key revenue streams include: (1) system revenue from the placement...
Ceribell, Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented strong commercial momentum and robust top-line growth (29% YoY revenue, record account additions, high 87% gross margin), alongside several strategic milestones (neonate/pediatric launches, delirium pilot with FDA clearance, favorable NTAP proposal, LVO Breakthrough designation) and a healthy cash position. Offsetting these positives are elevated operating expenses (+36% YoY), significant near-term litigation costs ($5.6M in Q1), a wider net loss ($19.7M), and continued adjusted EBITDA losses. Given the combination of accelerating revenue/market expansion and manageable but notable near-term expense pressures, the tone is constructive with near-term investment-driven profitability headwinds.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total revenue of $26.5M in Q1 2026, up 29% year-over-year and 7% sequentially; full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $112M–$116M (up from $111M–$115M), implying 26%–30% growth over 2025.
Negative Updates
Rising Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $43.9M in Q1 2026, a 36% increase year-over-year (from $32.2M), driven by higher sales & marketing and R&D investments to support commercial expansion and product development.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line Growth
Total revenue of $26.5M in Q1 2026, up 29% year-over-year and 7% sequentially; full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $112M–$116M (up from $111M–$115M), implying 26%–30% growth over 2025.
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Company Guidance
CeriBell raised full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to $112–$116 million (up from $111–$115M), implying 26%–30% growth over 2025, after a strong Q1: revenue $26.5M (+29% YoY, +7% sequential) comprised of product $20.2M and subscription $6.3M (both +29% YoY), with 680 hospitals (+33 net adds) and record headband utilization; Q1 gross margin was 87% (vs. 88% LY) and management expects to sustain gross margins in the high‑80% range in 2026 despite elevated China tariffs as Vietnam manufacturing ramps; Q1 operating expense was $43.9M (+36%), net loss $19.7M (‑$0.52/sh; avg. 37.7M shares), adjusted EBITDA loss $11.2M, cash and marketable securities $141.2M, TAM ≈ $3.5B, and key catalysts include a proposed NTAP of up to $2,171/patient (final rule Aug ’26, effective 10/1/26) and full delirium launch targeted Q4 ’26–Q1 ’27.Ceribell, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
30
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 95.07M | 89.06M | 65.44M | 45.23M | 25.92M |
| Gross Profit | 83.39M | 78.27M | 56.75M | 38.16M | 21.49M |
| EBITDA | -57.27M | -50.18M | -37.32M | -26.51M | -35.06M |
| Net Income | -60.37M | -53.41M | -40.45M | -29.46M | -37.16M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 178.08M | 195.80M | 225.41M | 58.92M | 86.46M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 141.18M | 159.26M | 194.37M | 34.49M | 68.23M |
| Total Debt | 22.12M | 22.28M | 21.96M | 14.20M | 18.22M |
| Total Liabilities | 37.27M | 40.47M | 34.25M | 171.17M | 172.86M |
| Stockholders Equity | 140.81M | 155.34M | 191.16M | -112.25M | -86.40M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -50.15M | -41.58M | -36.38M | -30.14M | -32.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -48.70M | -40.81M | -35.04M | -29.16M | -32.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -66.09M | -118.14M | -1.60M | -1.76M | -1.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 6.68M | 5.05M | 196.52M | -2.82M | 49.80M |
Ceribell, Inc. Technical Analysis
Neutral
16.91
Price Trends
18.51
Negative
18.83
Negative
18.59
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.19
Negative
49.41
Neutral
83.62
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CBLL, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 16.91 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.21, below the 50-day MA of 18.51, and below the 200-day MA of 18.59, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 83.62 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CBLL.
Ceribell, Inc. Risk Analysis
Ceribell, Inc. disclosed 76 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Ceribell, Inc. reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Ceribell, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $421.85M | 763.75 | 0.51% | ― | 67.95% | ― | |
58 Neutral | $1.86B | -24.57 | -38.36% | ― | 28.14% | -5.15% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
50 Neutral | $544.98M | -7.31 | -20.77% | ― | 3.61% | -568.29% | |
49 Neutral | $671.21M | -10.85 | -38.19% | ― | ― | ― | |
47 Neutral | $471.10M | -5.61 | -17.61% | ― | 3.63% | -93.57% |
* General Sector Average
CBLL
Ceribell, Inc.
18.25
5.67
45.07%
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15.47
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51.82%
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12.25
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8.30
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CTKB
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4.16
0.05
1.22%
Ceribell, Inc. Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ceribell Expands Board, Adds Two New Directors
Neutral
Jul 30, 2026
On July 28, 2026, Ceribell, Inc.’s board executed a rebalancing of director classes by moving William W. Burke from Class I to Class II and Joseph M. Taylor from Class I to Class III, with their service otherwise deemed uninterrupted, includ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Ceribell Announces Director Elections at 2026 Annual Meeting
Neutral
Jun 2, 2026
CeriBell, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 2, 2026, where shareholders elected Josef Parvizi, M.D., Ph.D., and Rebecca Robertson as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting and until their successors are d...
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