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CERT Stock Chart & Stats
$8.14
$0.40(5.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.14
$0.40(5.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.45 - $13.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.62M
Average Volume (3M)3.41M
Market Cap
$1.26B
Enterprise Value$1.13K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$184.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$291.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.72
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.44
Shares Outstanding152,538,770
10 Day Avg. Volume2,021,986
30 Day Avg. Volume3,413,166
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)3.37
P/FCF Ratio20.25
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
$8.08Price Target Upside-0.70% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$380.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Software Mix And Bookings MomentumA growing software mix can improve revenue visibility and scalability versus project work. Rising bookings and recurring platform adoption strengthen Certara’s position in biosimulation and support more durable growth if converted into revenue.
Positive And Resilient Cash GenerationConsistent positive free cash flow despite net losses supports liquidity, product investment and debt servicing. This reduces reliance on external financing and gives Certara flexibility to fund innovation and manage business transitions.
Scientific Leadership And Global Customer ReachBroad customer reach and substantial scientific output reinforce Certara’s credibility with biopharma companies and regulators. This expertise can create a durable competitive advantage in complex, evidence-driven drug development decisions.
Bears Say
Limited Overall Revenue GrowthLow expected growth limits operating leverage and indicates that software momentum is not yet offsetting broader weakness. Sustained top-line stagnation could constrain investment capacity and delay a meaningful improvement in earnings.
Services Weakness And Execution RiskServices remain a substantial part of the business, so declining bookings and revenue create a material recovery hurdle. Early-stage go-to-market changes raise execution risk around converting the expanded pipeline into sustainable sales.
Unprofitable Operations And Margin PressureContinued net losses show that healthy gross margins have not yet translated into durable bottom-line profitability. Divestiture-related stranded costs and higher expenses may keep margins under pressure until savings and operating changes are realized.
CERT FAQ
What was Certara’s price range in the past 12 months?
Certara lowest stock price was $4.45 and its highest was $13.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Certara’s market cap?
Certara’s market cap is $1.26B.
When is Certara’s upcoming earnings report date?
Certara’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Certara’s earnings last quarter?
Certara released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.089 by -$0.009.
Is Certara overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Certara’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Certara pay dividends?
Certara does not currently pay dividends.
What is Certara’s EPS estimate?
Certara’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Certara have?
Certara has 152,538,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Certara’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Certara reported an EPS of $0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.089. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.645%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Certara?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CERT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Certara Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$8.08 (-0.70% Downside)
$8.08 (-0.70% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CERT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.31%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Certara
Certara, Inc. provides advanced software solutions and technology-driven services, specializing in biosimulation throughout the entire drug development lifecycle. From initial drug discovery and preclinical research to clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and market entry, the company's core mission is to accelerate the delivery of new medicines to patients by transforming these processes with its innovative biosimulation software and expertise. Its extensive portfolio of technology-enabled services includes mechanistic and empirical biosimulation, strategic guidance for drug development and regulatory affairs, clinical pharmacology, model-based meta-analysis, specialized regulatory writing and medical communications, regulatory operations support, and market access consultation. Furthermore, Certara offers a robust suite of software platforms covering mechanistic and empirical PK/PD biosimulation, data standardization and compliance, scientific informatics, clinical outcomes databases for biosimulation, authoring and management of regulatory submissions, and market access communication. The company's clientele primarily comprises biopharmaceutical firms, academic institutions, and governmental organizations. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Certara maintains a significant global presence, with operations spanning numerous countries including the United States, Canada, Spain, Luxembourg, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Japan, the Philippines, India, Australia, and China.
CERT Company Deck
CERT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: clear, measurable momentum in software, AI integration and product/scientific leadership (strong bookings growth in software, pipeline expansion, cloud wins, regulatory engagement and scientific publications), alongside near-term financial and operational headwinds (service revenue declines, modest overall revenue growth, margin impact from divestiture-related stranded costs, and a GAAP net loss). Management has taken decisive operational actions (RIF, product reprioritization, new CCO, $13M run-rate savings) and is bullish on mid-term growth, but execution risk remains in converting a larger services pipeline and realizing cost savings. On balance the results are cautiously constructive but not yet a decisive turnaround in overall financial performance.View all CERT earnings summariesCERT Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
2.57% Insiders
18.04% Mutual Funds
26.01% Other Institutional Investors
32.49% Public Companies and
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