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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$2.50
▲(24.38% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/19/26
Overall score is constrained primarily by weak financial performance (very large losses and persistent cash burn despite improved gross margin and low leverage). Technical signals are mixed/neutral, while valuation is hard to support with a negative P/E and no dividend yield. The earnings call adds modest support via reaffirmed guidance, strong cash resources and buybacks, but near-term commercial headwinds and YoY revenue decline remain notable risks; the takeover rejection is a secondary, mixed-positive catalyst.
Positive Factors
Protected Proteomics Technology
A substantial patent portfolio and favorable validity decisions strengthen protection around Seer’s nanoparticle enrichment and automated proteomics innovations. This can support differentiation, preserve commercialization opportunities, and improve the durability of the platform as adoption develops.
Negative Factors
Persistent Losses and Cash Burn
Seer remains far from self-funding, with substantial operating and free-cash-flow deficits relative to its small revenue base. Persistent burn can reduce financial flexibility and may require external capital over time if commercial growth does not close the gap.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Protected Proteomics Technology
A substantial patent portfolio and favorable validity decisions strengthen protection around Seer’s nanoparticle enrichment and automated proteomics innovations. This can support differentiation, preserve commercialization opportunities, and improve the durability of the platform as adoption develops.
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Seer (SEER) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$119.05M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)266.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.40
Revenue Growth-13.23%
EPS Growth12.29%
CountryUS
Employees124
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.22
Shares Outstanding55,372,017
10 Day Avg. Volume402,305
30 Day Avg. Volume266,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)0.41
Price to Sales (P/S)6.52
P/FCF Ratio-2.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-0.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue-2.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-6.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.00Price Target Upside99.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$16.12M
Seer Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Seer, Inc. is a life sciences firm specializing in developing and commercializing advanced technologies designed to unravel the complexities of the proteome. At the core of its offerings is the Proteograph Product Suite, an integrated platform com...
How the Company Makes Money
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Seer Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 11, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented strong scientific, IP and strategic positives — including substantial publication momentum, independent study validation, a robust patent position, healthy cash reserves and sequential revenue improvement — but these were tempered by meaningful near-term commercial and financial challenges: year-over-year revenue decline (~24%), ongoing net losses, negative free cash flow, funding headwinds in the academic market and only modest full-year guidance (~3% growth at midpoint). The message is one of long-term conviction in the technology coupled with a cautious near-term commercial outlook.Positive Updates
Scientific Validation and Publication Momentum
Over 95 publications, preprints and reviews validating the Proteograph Product Suite (approximately an 80% increase over the last 12 months), strengthening third-party credibility and accelerating adoption.
Negative Updates
Year-over-Year Revenue Decline
Total revenue was $3.1 million in Q2 2026 versus $4.1 million in Q2 2025, a decline of approximately 24% year-over-year, driven by lower product and service revenue amid academic and government funding pressures.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Scientific Validation and Publication Momentum
Over 95 publications, preprints and reviews validating the Proteograph Product Suite (approximately an 80% increase over the last 12 months), strengthening third-party credibility and accelerating adoption.
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Company Guidance
Seer reaffirmed full‑year 2026 revenue guidance of $16.0–$18.0 million (roughly 3% growth at the midpoint versus full‑year 2025), despite a softer Q2 as management expects H2 revenue growth from increased instrument utilization and consumable pull‑through, population‑scale and ASMS/PRECISE data catalysts, and new commercial leadership; Q2 revenue was $3.1M (up from $2.8M in Q1, down from $4.1M in Q2 2025), total gross profit was $1.5M with a 49% gross margin (52% in Q2 2025; long‑term target 70–75%), total operating expenses were $18.3M (including $1.5M stock‑based comp), Q2 net loss was $16.9M, six‑month free cash flow was approximately −$25.3M, cash and investments totaled $209.5M (management believes sufficient to reach cash‑flow breakeven), and the company repurchased ~200k Class A shares in Q2 at an average $1.68 (≈13.4M total repurchased at a VWAP of $1.86, reducing shares outstanding ~15% with ≈$25.1M of repurchase authorization remaining).Seer Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
22
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 13.85M | 16.12M | 13.95M | 15.18M | 14.69M | 6.39M |
| Gross Profit | 6.41M | 8.01M | 6.83M | 1.45M | 384.00K | -374.00K |
| EBITDA | -62.75M | -71.89M | -80.33M | -80.70M | -89.02M | -68.61M |
| Net Income | -67.96M | -73.60M | -86.60M | -86.28M | -92.97M | -71.17M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 256.64M | 296.08M | 366.60M | 436.27M | 487.93M | 539.14M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 152.85M | 185.90M | 236.41M | 316.22M | 421.24M | 400.07M |
| Total Debt | 22.39M | 23.65M | 25.96M | 28.26M | 29.87M | 23.32M |
| Total Liabilities | 30.96M | 36.78M | 39.03M | 39.37M | 40.94M | 36.22M |
| Stockholders Equity | 225.68M | 259.31M | 327.57M | 396.90M | 446.99M | 502.92M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -44.23M | -46.24M | -49.69M | -66.37M | -71.05M | -53.27M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -43.38M | -44.45M | -46.11M | -59.06M | -60.78M | -46.35M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 36.18M | 61.55M | 65.86M | 37.90M | -122.72M | -170.88M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.66M | -10.57M | -11.49M | 452.00K | 3.89M | 116.63M |
Seer Technical Analysis
Positive
2.01
Price Trends
2.05
Positive
1.97
Positive
1.91
Positive
Market Momentum
0.06
Negative
55.80
Neutral
41.90
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SEER, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.01 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.05, below the 50-day MA of 2.05, and above the 200-day MA of 1.91, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.90 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SEER.
Seer Risk Analysis
Seer disclosed 66 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Seer reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Seer Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
54 Neutral | $291.02M | -0.60 | 187.62% | ― | -8.79% | -195.46% | |
52 Neutral | $257.44M | -3.88 | -42.80% | ― | ― | 59.89% | |
50 Neutral | $119.05M | -1.76 | -27.23% | ― | -13.23% | 12.29% | |
48 Neutral | $81.49M | -4.46 | -50.17% | ― | ― | 70.27% | |
46 Neutral | $44.63M | -1.47 | -26.78% | ― | ― | 65.39% | |
43 Neutral | $16.12M | -0.26 | -108.72% | ― | 2.15% | 17.34% |
* General Sector Average
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Seer Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Seer Announces Leadership Changes Following CFO’s Resignation
Neutral
Sep 18, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Seer, Inc. announced that David Horn resigned as president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective October 1, 2026, with the company stating his departure was not due to any operational disagreement and extending h...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Seer Shareholders Back Board Amid Governance Tensions
Neutral
Jul 31, 2026
On July 28, 2026, Seer held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where shareholders elected seven company-nominated directors and rejected three dissident nominees proposed by the Radoff-JEC Group. Investors also ratified Deloitte Touche as a...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Seer Evaluates Competing Acquisition Proposals From Bidder Groups
Neutral
Jul 31, 2026
On July 28 and 29, 2026, Seer received further revised, unsolicited and non-binding proposals from two separate bidder groups to acquire all outstanding shares of its Class A common stock. The Radoff-JEC Group offered $2.55 per share in cash plus ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Seer Board Rejects CEO’s Undervalued Takeover Proposal
Positive
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Seer, Inc. announced that a special committee of its board, composed of independent directors, had unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding offer from Chair and CEO Omid Farokhzad dated July 1, 2026. The proposal sought t...
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