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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 - $12.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.62M
Average Volume (3M)2.79M
Market Cap
$1.49B
Enterprise Value$1.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$184.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$291.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.77
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. Volume2,829,533
30 Day Avg. Volume2,790,211
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 Cap0.76
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.43Price Target Upside15.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$379.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Software Momentum And Recurring Platform MixSoftware is becoming a larger share of Certara’s business while revenue and bookings continue to grow. This mix shift supports a more scalable platform model, strengthens recurring customer relationships, and can improve the company’s ability to compound growth as adoption expands.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Resilient Cash GenerationLow leverage and a substantial equity base provide financial flexibility, while consistently positive cash generation supports liquidity even when net income is negative. This combination reduces dependence on external financing and gives Certara capacity to fund product investment, restructuring, and customer growth.
Scientific Leadership And Product InnovationBroad customer reach, high daily software usage, and continued scientific publication indicate meaningful domain expertise and embedded products. These assets can reinforce Certara’s credibility with biopharma and regulators, support retention, and create durable advantages in model-informed drug development.
Bears Say
Services Weakness And Execution RiskServices remains a material source of revenue but is contracting, with weaker bookings and an unfinished go-to-market reorganization. Recovery depends on converting the pipeline into billable work, so execution risk may restrain growth and create pressure on utilization and near-term operating performance.
Limited Near-term Top-line GrowthLow expected revenue growth indicates that Certara’s overall expansion is currently modest despite stronger software indicators. A subdued top line can limit operating leverage, reduce room to absorb execution setbacks, and make sustained improvement dependent on software momentum and services stabilization.
Profitability Pressure After DivestitureThe divestiture reduced business scale while shared infrastructure costs remain with Certara, weighing on margins during the transition. Combined with a quarterly GAAP loss and higher operating expenses, this creates a lasting execution challenge until savings and cost realignment offset the stranded-cost burden.
CERT FAQ
What was Certara’s price range in the past 12 months?
Certara lowest stock price was $4.45 and its highest was $12.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Certara’s market cap?
Certara’s market cap is $1.49B.
When is Certara’s upcoming earnings report date?
Certara’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 20 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 Undervalued.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$9.43 (15.83% Upside)
$9.43 (15.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CERT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.66%
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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4.63% Other Institutional Investors
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