Seres Therapeutics Inc
Seres Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on the development of microbiome-based therapeutics for the treatment of immune and inflammatory diseases.
Business. Seres Therapeutics Inc (MCRB.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the pharmaceuticals and medical research industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Seres Therapeutics Inc (MCRB.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the pharmaceuticals and medical research industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
Seres Therapeutics operates with a negative equity position of -$59.7 million and a cash and equivalents balance of $111.2 million, indicating a liquidity position that is sufficient to cover short-term obligations, as reflected in a current ratio of 1.68. The company's liquidity is supported by a cash position that exceeds its operating cash outflows, though its free cash flow remains negative at -$31.4 million.
Profitability metrics show a challenging operating environment for Seres Therapeutics, with a net loss of $40.1 million and an operating loss of $34.4 million. The return on equity is positive at 67.2%, but this is largely a function of the negative equity base. The return on assets is negative at -11.8%, indicating that the company is not generating returns that cover its asset base.
The company's geographic and segment exposure is not disclosed in the available data, but the absence of segmental breakdowns suggests a concentrated business model. Given the nature of the biotechnology industry, Seres Therapeutics is likely focused on a limited number of therapeutic areas and geographic markets.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to continue experiencing losses, with no significant revenue growth anticipated in the near term. The outlook for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year remains negative, with no clear path to profitability based on the current financial trajectory.
Risk factors for Seres Therapeutics include the high costs of drug development, regulatory hurdles, and the competitive landscape in the biotechnology sector. The company's dilution potential is currently low, and no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected. However, the negative equity position and ongoing losses could necessitate future capital raises, which may lead to dilution.
Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's financial or operational status. The company continues to operate under a high-risk, high-reward model typical of early-stage biotechnology firms. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $22.00, suggesting a potential for significant upside if the company achieves key developmental milestones.
- Seres Therapeutics is a biotechnology company with a negative equity position and ongoing losses.
- The company's liquidity is supported by a cash position that exceeds its operating cash outflows.
- Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on assets of -11.8%.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no significant revenue growth anticipated in the near term.
- Risk factors include high development costs, regulatory hurdles, and the competitive landscape in the biotechnology sector.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $22.00, indicating potential for significant upside.
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Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Revenue $438.0k; Operating income +60,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $438.0k
- ▍Operating income +60,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +1,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +1,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin -3501.1%
Revenue $351.0k; Operating income +116,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $351.0k
- ▍Operating income +116,3% YoY
- ▍Net income −90,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +118,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 2337.3%
Operating income +14,5% YoY; Net income +39,6% YoY.
- ▍Operating income +14,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +39,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +23,7% YoY
Operating income +172,4% YoY; Net income +181,4% YoY.
- ▍Operating income +172,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +181,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +207,4% YoY
Revenue $0.00; Operating income -$46.5M.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income -$46.5M
Revenue $0.00; Operating income -$29.2M.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income -$29.2M
Operating income -$28.9M.
- ▍Operating income -$28.9M
Operating income -$34.4M.
- ▍Operating income -$34.4M
Revenue $789.0k; Operating income +90,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $789.0k
- ▍Operating income +90,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +4 088,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +107,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 721.9%
Revenue $0.00; Operating income +29,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $0.00
- ▍Operating income +29,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +100,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +37,1% YoY
Operating income −9,3% YoY; Net income +54,5% YoY.
- ▍Operating income −9,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +54,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −2,7% YoY
Operating income −179,0% YoY; Net income −281,5% YoY.
- ▍Operating income −179,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −281,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −169,9% YoY
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -8,23 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0 USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -74,7M USD |
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consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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Derivative transactions
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 141exercise · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 97exercise · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 91exercise · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 89exercise · 2026-05-15
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 331exercise · 2026-05-15
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 391exercise · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 111exercise · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 133exercise · 2026-05-15
- Director, See Remarks · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockAcquired 150 000 @ $9,13grant · 2026-03-04
- See Remarks · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockAcquired 56 250 @ $9,13grant · 2026-03-04
- See Remarks · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockAcquired 75 000 @ $9,13grant · 2026-03-04
- See Remarks · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockAcquired 22 500 @ $9,13grant · 2026-03-04
- See Remarks · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockAcquired 22 500 @ $9,13grant · 2026-03-04
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 133exercise · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 111exercise · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 141exercise · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 98exercise · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 98exercise · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 133exercise · 2026-02-15
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 333exercise · 2026-02-15
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 391exercise · 2026-02-15
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 331exercise · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 3 998exercise · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 132exercise · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 98exercise · 2025-11-15
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- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Enterprise Valuemarket_cap - net_cash
- Seres Therapeutics Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Seres Therapeutics Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
- Seres Therapeutics Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$1M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Eric D. ShaffPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 79 @ $7,53$595 · 2026-05-18
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 77 @ $7,53$580 · 2026-05-18
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 59 @ $7,53$444 · 2026-05-18
- Director · Common StockSold 259 @ $7,53$2K · 2026-05-18
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 238 · 2026-05-15
- Director · Common StockOther 722 · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 244 · 2026-05-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 180 · 2026-05-15
- Director · Common StockOther 723 · 2026-02-15
- Director · Common StockSold 259 @ $8,47$2K · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 78 @ $8,47$661 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 239 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 231 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 75 @ $8,47$635 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 244 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 89 @ $8,47$754 · 2026-02-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 112 · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 3 998 · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 132 · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 98 · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Common StockSold 1 042 @ $17,30$18K · 2025-11-15
- Director · Common StockOther 390 · 2025-11-15
- Director · Common StockOther 331 · 2025-11-15
- Director · Common StockSold 217 @ $17,30$4K · 2025-11-15
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 132 · 2025-11-15
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 2.13xDerived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 2.56xDerived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 4.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -25.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 220.8%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -24.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 22.5%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 100.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4,088.2%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.7%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 48.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 721.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 12.9%Derived (calculated)
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 19.32MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 138.19MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 44.22MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 49.38MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 9.56MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 1.12MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 49.06MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 5.7MSEC XBRL filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 94.76MSEC XBRL filing