CERT Certara
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Executive Summary
Certara reported Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $0.09, missing the $0.11 consensus by 15.1%, while revenue of $106.9M was slightly above the $106.1M estimate. The company swung to a GAAP net loss of $8.8M from a $4.7M profit a year ago, driven by higher operating expenses and a $7.4M contingent consideration charge. Guidance for full-year 2026 was updated to reflect the divestiture of the Regulatory and Medical Writing business, with revenue growth of 0%-4% excluding the divested unit and adjusted EPS of $0.35-$0.41.
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Actionable Insight
The EPS miss and GAAP loss are negative signals, but the divestiture and 20% software bookings growth provide some offset. Watch for Q2 2026 execution on services turnaround and whether the $0.35-$0.41 adjusted EPS guidance range proves achievable given the Q1 miss. The $40M buyback suggests management sees value, but declining fundamentals warrant caution.
Key Facts
- Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.09 missed consensus of $0.11 by 15.1%.
- Total revenue of $106.9M grew just 1% YoY, with services revenue declining 4%.
- GAAP net loss of $8.8M vs. net income of $4.7M in Q1 2025, a 285% decline.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell 9% YoY to $31.7M from $34.8M.
- Completed sale of Regulatory and Medical Writing business for $85M cash plus up to $50M in escrow and earn-out.
- Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $395M-$405M (0%-4% growth ex-divestiture), adjusted EPS $0.35-$0.41.
- Software bookings grew 20% YoY, but services bookings fell 14%.
- Cash used to repurchase $40M in common stock during the quarter.
Financial Impact
EPS miss of ~$0.02 vs consensus; revenue slightly above consensus but growth decelerating; GAAP net loss swing of $13.5M YoY
Risk Factors
- Services revenue declining 4% YoY with execution challenges flagged by management
- GAAP net loss and negative operating income trend
- Guidance implies H2-weighted earnings, adding execution risk
- Contingent consideration and restructuring costs may continue to pressure GAAP results
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3291697 |
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May 11, 2026
9d ago
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8-K
| $5.13 $4.56 | ▲ +11.11% | ▲ +11.03% | $4.67 (+8.97%) |
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May 11, 2026
9d ago
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Press Release
| $5.13 $4.56 | ▲ +11.11% | ▲ +11.03% | $4.67 (+8.97%) |
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Apr 22, 2026
28d ago
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8-K / PRESS-RELEASE
| $6.38 $6.11 | ▼ −4.23% | ▼ −4.29% | $4.67 (−26.80%) |
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Apr 3, 2026
6w ago
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DEFA14A
| $5.46 $5.79 | ▲ +6.04% | ▲ +1.91% | $4.67 (−14.47%) |
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Mar 30, 2026
7w ago
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Court Ruling
| $5.68 $5.62 | ▼ −1.06% | ▼ −5.36% | $4.67 (−17.78%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
11w ago
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Press Release
| $7.24 $6.93 | ▼ −4.28% | ▼ −3.80% | $4.67 (−35.50%) |
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Feb 26, 2026
11w ago
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8-K
| $6.80 $7.15 | ▲ +5.15% | ▲ +6.27% | $4.67 (−31.32%) |
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