Certara, Inc. (CERT) Stock Forecast
CERT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.62 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $9.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −2.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.06
- 52-week range
- $4.48 – $12.72
CERT analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CERT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CERT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.14 | −38.3% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.34 | $0.31 | $0.37 | $0.44 | −22.7% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.42 | $0.34 | +15.1% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CERT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $92.5M | $90.4M | $96.9M | −11.6% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $378.6M | $367.4M | $394.2M | −9.6% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $388.3M | $378.1M | $395.9M | +2.5% | 11 |
CERT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CERT revenue: reported and forecast
CERT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | −13.2% | 0 up · 7 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.38 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | −11.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | −5.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CERT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CERT beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CERT
13 analysts cover Certara; their consensus rating is buy (3.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $9.17, 2.2% below the latest close of $9.37. Analysts expect earnings of $0.34 per share for 2026, −22.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.39 per share on revenue of $388.3 million. Certara beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CERT forecast FAQ
What is Certara's price target?
The average analyst price target for Certara is $9.17, 2.2% below the latest close of $9.37.
Is Certara a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Certara, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Certara's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.34 per share for 2026 (range $0.31 to $0.37); for 2027 the estimate is $0.39.
What is Certara's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $378.6 million, growth of −9.6%; for 2027 it is $388.3 million.
When does Certara report earnings?
Certara is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.06.
Does Certara usually beat earnings estimates?
Certara reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.