Geron Corp [NASDAQ: GERN] plunged by -$0.02 during the normal trading session on Tuesday and reaching a high of $1.28 during the day while it closed the day at $1.25.
Geron Corp stock has also loss -8.09% of its value over the past 7 days. However, GERN stock has declined by -19.35% in the 3 months of the year. Over the past six months meanwhile, it has lost -28.16% and lost -71.91% year-on date.
The market cap for GERN stock reached $797.52 million, with 637.85 million shares outstanding and 604.37 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 9.10M shares, GERN reached a trading volume of 10704781 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here’s what leading stock market gurus have to say about Geron Corp [GERN]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for GERN shares is $3.62 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on GERN stock is a recommendation set at 2.00. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Goldman have made an estimate for Geron Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Sell, with their previous recommendation back on July 10, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on May 08, 2025, representing the official price target for Geron Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another drop from $3.50 to $2, while B. Riley Securities kept a Neutral rating on GERN stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 3.07, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.61.
GERN stock trade performance evaluation
Geron Corp [GERN] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -8.09. With this latest performance, GERN shares dropped by -13.79% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -28.16% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -64.69% in the past year of trading.
Geron Corp [GERN]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Geron Corp [GERN] shares currently have an operating margin of -47.08% and a Gross Margin at 97.29%. Geron Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -53.52%.
Geron Corp (GERN) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Geron Corp. ( GERN), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -31.09%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -17.52%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Geron Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -17.93%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Geron Corp (GERN) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Geron Corp’s (GERN) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.96%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Geron Corp (GERN) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Geron Corp. (GERN) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$384323.14 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 7.87% and a Quick Ratio of 6.79%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Earnings per share (EPS) analysis for Geron Corp [GERN] stock
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Geron Corp posted -0.04/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.08/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 0.04. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for GERN.
Geron Corp [GERN]: Institutional Ownership
There are presently around $81.97%, or 82.05%% of GERN stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of GERN stocks are: BLACKROCK INC. with ownership of 46.55 million shares, which is approximately 7.1191%. RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., holding 46.2 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$195.9 million in GERN stocks shares; and RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., currently with $$135.4 million in GERN stock with ownership which is approximately 4.8835%.
