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Cerus Corporation operates as a biomedical products company. The company focuses on developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance blood safety. Its INTERCEPT Blood System, a proprietary technology for controlling biological replication that is designed to reduce blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion. The company offers INTERCEPT Blood Systems for platelets and plasma, which is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in platelets and plasma donated for transfusion; INTERCEPT Blood System for red blood cells to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in red blood cells donated for transfusion; and INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation that uses its plasma system to produce pathogen reduced cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage associated with fibrinogen deficiency, as well as pathogen reduced plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced. It sells platelet and plasma systems through its direct sales force and distributors in the United States, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, Latin America, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Concord, California.

Cerus Dividend Announcement

• Cerus does not currently offer dividends, we're keeping a close eye on its growth potential and financial developments.
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Cerus Dividend History

Cerus Dividend Yield

Cerus current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Cerus stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Cerus Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-16.83
PEG ratio-5.13
P/B ratio6.21
ROE-38.48%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.59
Quick ratio1.92
Cash Ratio0.40

Cerus Dividend FAQ

Does Cerus stock pay dividends?
Cerus does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Cerus ever paid a dividend?
No, Cerus has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Cerus is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Cerus pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Cerus would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Cerus ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Cerus has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Cerus a dividend aristocrat?
Cerus is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Cerus a dividend king?
Cerus is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Cerus a dividend stock?
No, Cerus is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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