Guidewire Software, Inc. GWRE
- Market cap
- $12.4B
- P/E
- 87.7×
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Free account| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
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| 49.25 | 72.51 | 76.31 | 71.64 | 91.77 | 52.08 | 60.34 | 102.66 | 165.08 | 102.30 |
Analyst estimates 2027–2029 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 83.52 | 107.79 | 123.60 | 129.76 | 134.22 | 114.00 | 111.00 | 209.15 | 272.60 | 207.49 |
High Price
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| 1,893 | 2,292 | 2,355 | 2,690 | 2,942 | 3,376 | 3,415 | 3,469 | 3,772 | 4,174 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 510 | 653 | 720 | 742 | 743 | 813 | 905 | 980 | 1,202 | 1,475 |
Revenue
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| 62.40% | 54.54% | 54.92% | 54.46% | 52.41% | 46.42% | 50.61% | 59.50% | 62.54% | 64.21% |
Gross Margin
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| 29 | (8) | 12 | (24) | (104) | (230) | (134) | (27) | 49 | 164 |
EBT
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| 5.60% | (1.27%) | 1.73% | (3.28%) | (14.03%) | (28.27%) | (14.81%) | (2.74%) | 4.11% | 11.12% |
EBT Margin
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| 18 | (27) | 21 | (27) | (67) | (180) | (112) | (6) | 70 | 139 |
Net Income
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| 20 | 39 | 58 | 54 | 69 | 68 | 40 | 40 | 48 | 61 |
Depreciation
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| 6.89 | 8.40 | 8.83 | 8.96 | 8.89 | 9.72 | 11.02 | 11.92 | 14.34 | 17.52 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.29 | (0.34) | 0.25 | (0.33) | (0.79) | (2.16) | (1.36) | (0.07) | 0.83 | 1.65 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.88 | 1.81 | 1.43 | 1.36 | 1.34 | (0.45) | 0.47 | 2.38 | 3.59 | 4.63 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.09) | (0.15) | (0.60) | (0.31) | (0.35) | (0.26) | (0.21) | (0.23) | (0.24) | (0.37) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.79 | 1.65 | 0.83 | 1.05 | 0.99 | (0.71) | 0.26 | 2.15 | 3.34 | 4.26 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 12.01 | 18.19 | 19.33 | 20.00 | 18.48 | 17.37 | 14.60 | 16.32 | 17.38 | 14.18 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 74 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 |
Shares
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| 257.71 | 0.00 | 408.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 272.55 | 91.53 |
PE Ratio
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| 10.48 | 10.26 | 11.56 | 13.13 | 12.92 | 7.97 | 7.70 | 12.60 | 15.77 | 8.67 |
PS Ratio
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| 6.01 | 4.74 | 5.28 | 5.88 | 6.22 | 4.46 | 5.81 | 9.20 | 13.02 | 10.72 |
PB Ratio
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| 9.35 | 9.09 | 10.43 | 12.07 | 11.89 | 7.22 | 7.26 | 12.38 | 15.53 | 8.74 |
EV/Sales
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| 36.08 | 46.22 | 111.60 | 102.47 | 106.85 | (98.24) | 313.66 | 68.52 | 66.59 | 35.95 |
EV/FCF
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| 139 | 140 | 116 | 113 | 112 | (38) | 38 | 196 | 301 | 390 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (7) | (12) | (49) | (26) | (29) | (22) | (17) | (19) | (20) | (31) |
Capex
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| 132 | 128 | 67 | 87 | 83 | (60) | 21 | 177 | 280 | 359 |
FCF
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| 511 | 984 | 1,103 | 1,118 | 1,055 | 915 | 726 | 458 | 963 | 522 |
Working Cap'
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| — | 305 | 317 | 341 | 356 | 370 | 405 | 399 | 675 | 678 |
Total Debt
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| (573) | (762) | (807) | (792) | (764) | (606) | (394) | (605) | (475) | (75) |
Net Debt
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| 889 | 1,414 | 1,574 | 1,657 | 1,545 | 1,452 | 1,199 | 1,343 | 1,457 | 1,194 |
Sh' Equity
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| 1.81% | (1.75%) | 1.00% | (1.20%) | (2.84%) | (7.86%) | (5.21%) | (0.29%) | 2.82% | 5.26% |
ROA
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| 4.33% | (1.50%) | 0.12% | (1.73%) | (8.45%) | (14.74%) | (11.59%) | (4.45%) | 2.61% | 8.37% |
ROIC
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| 2.16% | (2.32%) | 1.39% | (1.68%) | (4.15%) | (12.04%) | (8.44%) | (0.48%) | 4.99% | 10.51% |
ROE
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Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) key facts
- Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) is a Software Application company in the Technology sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Guidewire Software, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended July 2026) was $1.5 billion, up 22.7% from fiscal 2025.
- Net income was $139.3 million, or $1.65 per share (basic), a net margin of 9.44%.
- As of September 25, 2026, GWRE traded at $145.56, a market capitalization of $12.4 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 87.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 8.3× sales.
- Return on equity was 10.5% and debt-to-equity 0.57.
Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) Latest News
23 Sep
Adyen was approved as a Global Payment Partner for Guidewire Software, tying Adyen’s single-platform payments stack into Guidewire’s core systems for property and casualty insurers worldwide. The deal lands as GWRE shares have slipped: down about 16% in 30 days and 35% year-to-date, though three-year total return sits around 39%. Momentum has cooled recently. Simply Wall St argues Adyen’s partnership supports a narrative of modest undervaluation (fair value around €975 versus a €903 close), but notes limited valuation room given execution risks and leadership changes that could affect large enterprise clients. With Adyen trading near 25x earnings versus a 16.2x peer average, the article warns that room for error is narrow. Key risks include product adoption translating into stronger cash flow; investors should monitor the cash-generation trajectory and broader market dynamics. Expands Guidewire’s payments ecosystem and could meaningfully boost GWRE’s product appeal and revenue opportunities.
Guidewire Software trades around $150.46 and a DCF analysis suggests the price is broadly in line with intrinsic value, assuming continued cash-flow growth. The 2-stage Free Cash Flow to Equity model uses about $361.47 million of trailing free cash flow, forecasting higher FCF into the late 2020s, with contracted cloud migrations and expanding AI baked into the outlook rather than representing optional upside. The piece notes a 74.8% three-year return and a lofty 88.6x P/E, while citing insider-trading signals and a community view that the stock could be about 29% undervalued due to data-driven analytics and generative AI. Despite AI optimism, the conclusion is that the current price aligns with projected cash flows, and the next move depends on whether fundamentals continue to match the narrative. AI and cloud migration are baked into the forecast, yielding a balanced outlook with no clear upside.
22 Sep
Guidewire ended fiscal 2026 with ARR of $1.24 billion (cc), up 19% year over year, and fully ramped ARR up 22% for the fourth straight year of outpacing reported ARR growth. Cloud ARR rose 35% to 84% of total ARR. Subscription revenue climbed 37% to $916 million. Attrition remained ultra-low, with gross ARR attrition under 1.5% and core attrition below 1%. 105 customers generate more than $5 million in fully ramped ARR, up from 86. ProNavigator delivered 14 wins in Q4 and 28 for the year, while PricingCenter secured eight Q4 deals and 12 in 2026, helping monetize the cloud base. For fiscal 2027, Guidewire guides ARR to $1.45–$1.46 billion, about 18% cc growth at the midpoint, with more than half of net new ARR already under contract and attrition expected to normalize after the prior year’s low level; backlog adds visibility for continued growth. Guidance for 18% cc ARR growth in 2027, strong cloud adoption, low attrition, and backlog under contract imply meaningful, durable upside to GWRE's growth trajectory.
21 Sep
Lititz Mutual Insurance Company has selected Guidewire ProNavigator to embed an AI-powered assistant into agents' and employees' underwriting and claims workflows. The tool will provide instant, policy- and procedure-based answers and guided recommendations, helping reduce administrative searches and speed decision-making while improving consistency and security. The move addresses onboarding and staff turnover by delivering readily accessible expertise within daily workflows. Lititz Mutual CEO Henry Gibbel says the solution is practical, secure, and easy to adopt, and will underpin future AI-powered experiences. Guidewire's ProNavigator General Manager Joseph D'Souza says embedding intelligence supports productivity and helps retain policyholders, supporting sustainable premium growth. One client deployment shows potential for wider adoption, but impact is limited until more customers adopt.
16 Sep
Guidewire Software's cloud migration and AI strategy support durable growth, per RBC Capital Markets. Analyst view on cloud and AI strategies points to moderate effects on growth trajectory and sentiment.
9 Sep
Guidewire Software Inc. held its Q4 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Earnings call results and guidance directly shape near-term stock movement and investor views on growth trajectory.
7 Sep
Guidewire Software stock plunged after earnings but the drop appears temporary amid resilient business fundamentals and growth outlook. Post-earnings stock reaction reflects short-term sentiment shift without changing core operational trajectory.
5 Sep
Guidewire Software shares dropped 21.1% after the company issued a tempered fiscal 2027 outlook, even as annual recurring revenue trends remained solid. Tempered 2027 outlook directly triggered a sharp stock decline and signals material pressure on long-term growth expectations and investor sentiment.
4 Sep
Guidewire Software posted strong fiscal Q4 results but issued a disappointing fiscal 2027 outlook that drew negative commentary from RBC analysts. Disappointing multi-year outlook directly pressures future revenue visibility and investor sentiment toward the stock.
Guidewire Software Inc reported record ARR growth in Q4 2026 earnings highlights, underscoring strong subscription momentum and operational execution. Record ARR growth points to sustained revenue visibility and competitive strength that can materially lift future performance.
Guidewire Software reported 19% fiscal 2026 ARR growth. Uncertainty persists on whether cloud economics can offset slower near-term expansion. 19% ARR growth shows expansion but near-term slowdown questions limit immediate trajectory shifts.
Guidewire Software Inc. showed strong product momentum in Q2 but a cautious outlook overshadowed results, likely pressuring near-term investor views on growth. Cautious Q2 outlook alongside product gains points to moderate influence on GWRE financial trajectory and sentiment.
Guidewire Software reported Q4 2026 earnings with details on revenue, profitability metrics, customer growth, and forward guidance during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings results and guidance directly shape near-term financial expectations and investor positioning for the company.
3 Sep
Guidewire Software beat Q2 CY2026 sales expectations but its stock dropped 19.5%. Sharp stock drop after sales beat signals negative market reaction that may alter near-term valuation and sentiment.
Guidewire Software, Inc. announced fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results. Quarterly and annual financial results releases typically move stock prices and reshape near-term investor expectations for the company.
Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) held its Q4 earnings call covering financial results, revenue figures, profitability metrics, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings data and guidance directly inform near-term valuation and trading activity.
Guidewire Software exceeded Q4 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly estimates can lift near-term stock sentiment without shifting long-term company trajectory.
Guidewire Software shares declined after the company provided weak first-quarter guidance. Weak first-quarter guidance points to near-term revenue and profitability shortfalls that will pressure stock performance and investor views.
Guidewire Software beat earnings estimates but its stock declined. Earnings beat paired with stock decline signals moderate effects on near-term investor sentiment and performance outlook.
Guidewire (GWRE) stock may be 30% undervalued as cash flow holds up. Sustained cash flow supports potential upward revaluation of GWRE shares and short-term investor sentiment.
2 Sep
GWRE earnings preview highlights key metrics including revenue growth, cloud adoption, and profitability for investors to monitor ahead of results. Earnings expectations for GWRE may influence near-term investor sentiment and stock volatility.
20 Aug
Lower migration costs shorten Guidewire Software's sales cycle. Lower migration costs improve Guidewire Software sales efficiency and may lift financial performance.
15 Aug
Guidewire launches Qusar AI Agent Framework, a development positioned to potentially shift investment considerations for GWRE by advancing its AI capabilities in insurance software. New Qusar AI Agent Framework represents major product innovation likely to alter GWRE competitive positioning and investor views.
14 Aug
Guidewire Software could trade 8% below fair value due to its AI push and earnings optimism. AI push and earnings optimism may moderately boost market positioning and investor sentiment.
13 Aug
Verisk expands AI offerings with rising adoption across insurance sector. Verisk AI traction in insurance creates moderate competitive pressure on Guidewire positioning.
12 Aug
Guidewire Software improves profitability via internal AI efficiency gains. Internal AI efficiency gains may moderately lift Guidewire Software profitability and market position.
3 Aug
Guidewire Software introduces Qusar release enabling insurers to build and control AI agents. AI agent product launch targets core insurance software market with potential to drive adoption and revenue growth.
Guidewire introduces Qusar Release enabling insurers to build and control AI agents. New AI platform launch represents major product innovation with potential to significantly boost Guidewire's competitive position in insurance software.
Guidewire launches Qusar Release enabling insurers to build and control AI agents. Qusar Release delivers major AI product launch directly expanding Guidewire offerings in core insurance market.
3 Jul
Guidewire Software reported Q1 earnings analyzed in comparison to other vertical software stocks. Q1 earnings results and peer comparisons can moderately influence investor views on financial performance.