Seres Therapeutics, Inc.

NasdaqGS:MCRB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$76.7m

Seres Therapeutics Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Seres Therapeutics has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.3%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 33.8% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 58.4% per year.

Key information

11.26%

Earnings growth rate

20.55%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs Industry Growth17.04%
Revenue growth rate-58.42%
Return on equity-176.98%
Net Margin-4,088.84%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Feb 06

Seres Therapeutics: Strong SER-155 Data, But Dilution Risk Now Warrants A 'Hold'

Summary Seres Therapeutics sold VOWST to Nestlé in 2024. This helped validate their microbiome therapeutics. This sale also helped them extend their runway into Q2 2026 after a 25% workforce reduction. Their next value driver will come with SER-155’s Phase 2 for gut-driven bloodstream infections in allo-HSCT patients. The initial Phase 1b showed 77% relative BSI risk reduction with favorable safety, and the FDA gave it a Breakthrough designation. MCRB’s valuation still looks relatively reasonable. But, as a thinly traded microcap, any dilution concerns are heightened. Thus, I think it’s better to rate it a “Hold” today. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 15

Little Excitement Around Seres Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MCRB) Revenues As Shares Take 30% Pounding

The Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
Seeking Alpha Sep 23

Seres Therapeutics' Strategic Sale Of Vowst Warrants A Rating Upgrade

Summary Seres Therapeutics' sale of VOWST to Nestlé extends its cash runway to Q4 2025, addressing near-term financial concerns. MCRB will receive a $100 million upfront payment, with approximately $20 million used to settle net obligations. It also gets potential future milestone payments of up to $275 million. Promising Phase 1b data for SER-155 shows potential in preventing bacterial infections in immunocompromised patients, positioning it as a new value driver. Favorable SER-155 results and potential FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation could expedite regulatory approval, enhancing MCRB's investment appeal. Despite selling its most valuable IP, MCRB's valuation now looks compelling, making it a speculative "buy" for investors aware of its inherent biotech and cash runway risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 13

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRB) Shares Fly 44% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 44% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article May 08

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRB) Shares Fly 46% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 46% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article Mar 23

Benign Growth For Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRB) Underpins Stock's 30% Plummet

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) share price has dived 30% in the last...
Seeking Alpha Jan 30

Seres Therapeutics' Balancing Act: Breakthrough IP And Financing Concerns

Summary Seres Therapeutics focuses on microbiome therapies, with its leading product VOWST preventing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection. The company is developing SER-155, which has FDA Fast Track Designation, and has other products in its pipeline for ulcerative colitis and oncology applications. Despite promising research, due to the company's financing concerns and heavy short interest, I rate it a "sell" for now. Still, I discourage shorting the shares as many potential unforeseen catalysts could squeeze the shares higher. I think shorting at this point is too risky. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 18

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Seres Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MCRB) 30% Price Drop

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) shares are down a considerable 30% in...
Analysis Article Aug 31

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Seres Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MCRB) 27% Price Drop

The Seres Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MCRB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...
Analysis Article Aug 09

Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Seres Therapeutics makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:MCRB Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 261-47350
31 Dec 2516390
30 Sep 2505440
30 Jun 250-54470
31 Mar 250-60500
31 Dec 240-126530
30 Sep 240-145550
30 Jun 24-126-225550
31 Mar 241-152700
31 Dec 230-190780
30 Sep 231-224860
30 Jun 23130-153910
31 Mar 235-265840
31 Dec 220-184700
30 Sep 2213-231780
30 Jun 22137-103790
31 Mar 22141-87760
31 Dec 21145-66690
30 Sep 21155-34590
30 Jun 2130-132470
31 Mar 2131-105360
31 Dec 2033-89310
30 Sep 2023-90260
30 Jun 2029-76240
31 Mar 2035-66230
31 Dec 1935-70250
30 Sep 1938-73260
30 Jun 1940-78280
31 Mar 1932-95310
31 Dec 1828-99330
30 Sep 1821-107340
30 Jun 1835-92340
31 Mar 1833-92340
31 Dec 1732-89340
30 Sep 1732-86340
30 Jun 1722-97340
31 Mar 1722-97340
31 Dec 1622-92330
30 Sep 1619-86300
30 Jun 166-82270
31 Mar 163-67210
31 Dec 150-55170
30 Sep 150-44135

Quality Earnings: MCRB is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: MCRB is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MCRB is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 11.3% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare MCRB's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: MCRB is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Biotechs industry (43%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: MCRB has a negative Return on Equity (-176.98%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/25 08:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Tazeen AhmadBofA Global Research
John NewmanCanaccord Genuity
John TannerCantor Fitzgerald & Co.