Guidewire Software (GWRE) Stock Overview
Provides a platform for property and casualty (P&C) insurers worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$181.79 |
| 52 Week High | US$272.60 |
| 52 Week Low | US$102.30 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| 1 Month Change | 27.55% |
| 3 Month Change | 29.61% |
| 1 Year Change | -14.70% |
| 3 Year Change | 125.99% |
| 5 Year Change | 56.28% |
| Change since IPO | 961.86% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Support Future Margin Resilience
Guidewire Software's updated analyst price target of $258, down from a prior fair value estimate of about $278, reflects analysts balancing slightly softer projected revenue growth and profit margins with continued confidence in the company's vertical SaaS position, AI defensibility, and cloud driven opportunities highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Guidewire Software points to a mix of caution and ongoing optimism.Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
Guidewire Software Gains Traction As AI Helps Legacy Insurers Modernize Core Operations
Summary Guidewire Software is well positioned to become the core Gen AI-enhanced software provider for P&C insurance carriers. GWRE is delivering strong topline growth (27% YoY), expanding margins, and robust operating leverage as it transitions customers to the cloud and integrates advanced AI capabilities. Management raised FY26 revenue guidance to 22% growth, citing confidence in the pipeline and minimal risk from Gen AI budget crowd-out or macro weakness. GWRE trades at a premium EV/Sales multiple (9.9x NTM), justified by superior growth, profitability, and defensibility against horizontal Gen AI disruption. I'm Bullish on GWRE at around $178 per share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 04
GWRE: AI Cloud Platform And ARR Defensibility Will Drive Future Upside
Guidewire Software's fair value estimate has been reset from $234.14 to $198.38 as analysts update price targets and models to reflect a lower future P/E assumption, along with slightly higher revenue growth and margin expectations supported by recent research that highlights the company's defensibility and AI related opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Guidewire Software gives you a mixed but generally constructive picture.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Support Future Margin Resilience
Guidewire Software's updated analyst price target of $258, down from a prior fair value estimate of about $278, reflects analysts balancing slightly softer projected revenue growth and profit margins with continued confidence in the company's vertical SaaS position, AI defensibility, and cloud driven opportunities highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Guidewire Software points to a mix of caution and ongoing optimism.Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
Guidewire Software Gains Traction As AI Helps Legacy Insurers Modernize Core Operations
Summary Guidewire Software is well positioned to become the core Gen AI-enhanced software provider for P&C insurance carriers. GWRE is delivering strong topline growth (27% YoY), expanding margins, and robust operating leverage as it transitions customers to the cloud and integrates advanced AI capabilities. Management raised FY26 revenue guidance to 22% growth, citing confidence in the pipeline and minimal risk from Gen AI budget crowd-out or macro weakness. GWRE trades at a premium EV/Sales multiple (9.9x NTM), justified by superior growth, profitability, and defensibility against horizontal Gen AI disruption. I'm Bullish on GWRE at around $178 per share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 04
GWRE: AI Cloud Platform And ARR Defensibility Will Drive Future Upside
Guidewire Software's fair value estimate has been reset from $234.14 to $198.38 as analysts update price targets and models to reflect a lower future P/E assumption, along with slightly higher revenue growth and margin expectations supported by recent research that highlights the company's defensibility and AI related opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Guidewire Software gives you a mixed but generally constructive picture.
Narrative Update • Jul 21
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Balance Near Term Execution Risks
Guidewire Software's analyst fair value estimate has been revised from $137.00 to $141.12. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and a slightly higher future P/E, in light of recent price target resets that still highlight AI and cloud adoption as key parts of the long term story for the stock.Narrative Update • Jul 07
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Support Margins Despite Deal Volatility
Guidewire Software's updated analyst price target has moved lower in aggregate, with the model fair value shifting from $300.00 to about $278.40 as analysts weigh slightly slower revenue growth assumptions against firmer profit margin expectations and a lower future P/E multiple, while still highlighting the company's role as a market leading platform with a large addressable market, as well as potential benefits from AI and cloud products. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Guidewire Software points to a more cautious stance on valuation, even as many bullish analysts still highlight what they see as solid execution, a large market opportunity and growing demand for cloud and AI driven offerings.Narrative Update • Jun 23
GWRE: Cloud And AI Execution Will Drive Confidence In Subscription Transition
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Guidewire Software to $137.00 from $138.49, reflecting lower price targets across the Street as they balance solid recent results and product momentum with questions around annualized recurring revenue trends and recent share price performance. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Guidewire Software show a cluster of price target cuts following the latest earnings and guidance.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Guidewire Software (GWRE) Stock Could Be 49.8% Undervalued After Earnings Beat And Higher Guidance
Guidewire Software (GWRE) is back in focus after third quarter revenue exceeded market expectations and management raised full year guidance, citing stronger demand for its cloud platform and AI driven insurance solutions. See our latest analysis for Guidewire Software. Despite the strong third quarter update and new wins like Peel Mutual Insurance adopting Guidewire Cloud and embedded AI, Guidewire Software’s 1 year total shareholder return is down 52.68%, while the 3 year total shareholder...Narrative Update • Jun 05
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Offset Deal Timing Volatility
Analysts have trimmed Guidewire Software's aggregate price target by about $40 to $225, reflecting recent quarters where annualized recurring revenue trends and lumpy deal timing raised near term questions. At the same time, they continue to cite solid cloud traction and a healthy long term model.Narrative Update • May 22
GWRE: AI And Cloud Migration Tailwinds Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed Guidewire Software's average price target by $41, reflecting sector wide software multiple compression. They also highlight solid execution, a clean beat and raise quarter, and what they view as strong positioning for AI driven demand.Narrative Update • Apr 28
GWRE: AI Overhang And Software Repricing Will Shape Cloud Transition Outlook
The analyst price target for Guidewire has been trimmed by about $4 to reflect a lower assumed future P/E multiple, even as analysts highlight solid results, resilient ARR trends and sector wide software multiple compression as the main drivers of recent target resets around $175 to $250. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a split view on Guidewire Software, with several firms trimming price targets while still pointing to solid execution and resilient annual recurring revenue trends.Narrative Update • Apr 14
GWRE: AI Overhang And Software Repricing Will Set Up Cloud Upside
Guidewire Software's updated analyst price target moves from about $160 to roughly $142, as analysts cite sector wide software multiple compression and mixed price target revisions despite solid results and ongoing AI positioning. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes show a mix of support for Guidewire's business performance and more cautious views on the stock, as analysts adjust price targets to reflect sector wide software multiple compression and shifting sentiment around AI and vertical SaaS.Narrative Update • Mar 31
GWRE: AI Sentiment And Multiple Compression Will Shape Cloud And Buyback Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Guidewire Software across a wide range, roughly between $175 and $250. They are responding to software multiple compression and AI related sentiment, while still pointing to recent quarters as "clean beats" with solid results and raised estimates.Narrative Update • Mar 17
GWRE: Cloud And AI Adoption Will Support Resilient ARR Story
Guidewire's updated analyst price target has moved lower by about $34 to reflect sector wide software multiple compression, even as analysts highlight solid recent results, resilient ARR trends, and the company's positioning around AI as ongoing supports for the story. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Guidewire cluster around the same core message, with analysts adjusting price targets to reflect broader software multiple compression while still pointing to solid execution and resilient annual recurring revenue, or ARR, trends.Narrative Update • Mar 03
GWRE: AI Disruption Fears Will Temper Cloud And Buyback Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their Guidewire price targets, with our fair value estimate moving from $172.15 to $160.00. This reflects sector wide caution around AI disruption and softer software sentiment, even as underlying growth and margin assumptions remain relatively stable.Narrative Update • Feb 16
GWRE: AI And Cloud Adoption Will Drive Upside Despite Near Term Seasonality
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Guidewire, with recent cuts such as $275 to $250 and $267 to $242. These changes reflect a reset of expectations, while still highlighting ongoing AI potential and solid cloud traction with major insurers.Narrative Update • Feb 02
GWRE: Cloud Momentum And 2026 AI Themes Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Narrative update: Guidewire Software Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for Guidewire into the low to mid US$200s, citing valuation and limited near term catalysts. At the same time, they point to ongoing cloud momentum and longer term AI themes as key parts of the story.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Shares May Have Slumped 27% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Guidewire Software, Inc. ( NYSE:GWRE ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the...Narrative Update • Jan 19
GWRE: Cloud Adoption And AI Agents Will Shape Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Guidewire Software from US$305 to US$300 as price targets across the Street move lower. They cite valuation, seasonality around the upcoming fiscal Q1 report, and a preference for broader AI themes, even as cloud momentum with large insurers remains a key part of the story.Narrative Update • Jan 05
GWRE: Cloud Momentum And Seasonality Will Shape A Balanced Near Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Guidewire Software, trimming fair value estimates by about $24 to approximately $242 per share. They cite solid cloud momentum but limited near term upside to consensus forecasts due to seasonality and valuation constraints.Analysis Article • Jan 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) Is Using Debt Safely
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 14
GWRE: Cloud Adoption And AI Capabilities Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Guidewire Software, trimming it by $25 to $242, as they balance evidence of solid cloud momentum with a more cautious stance on near term upside and valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the latest price target revision as a recalibration rather than a reversal of the long term thesis.Analysis Article • Dec 09
Here's Why Shareholders Will Not Be Complaining About Guidewire Software, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWRE) CEO Pay Packet
Key Insights Guidewire Software to hold its Annual General Meeting on 15th of December Total pay for CEO Mike Rosenbaum...Narrative Update • Sep 21
Accelerating Cloud Adoption And AI Will Transform Future Of Insurance Industry
Guidewire Software’s analyst price target was raised to $268.38 as strong Q4 results, accelerating cloud deals, landmark client wins, and above-consensus long-term guidance reinforce market leadership and visibility. Analyst Commentary Multiple bullish analysts highlight Guidewire's strong Q4 results, with broad-based beats driven by a record number of cloud deals (19), accelerating bookings, and subscription revenue up 33% year-over-year.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Results: Guidewire Software, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
The investors in Guidewire Software, Inc. 's ( NYSE:GWRE ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after...Narrative Update • Sep 06
Accelerating Cloud Adoption And AI Will Transform Future Of Insurance Industry
Guidewire Software’s robust Q4 results—including accelerating subscription growth, margin expansion, and a major cloud migration deal—have driven analysts to raise conviction in its growth trajectory, resulting in a consensus price target increase from $249.79 to $264.31. Analyst Commentary Significant Q4 outperformance with broad-based beats, highlighted by accelerating bookings, strong subscription revenue growth (up 33% YoY), and expanding subscription gross margins (reaching 70%).Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Guidewire: Can Outperform In A Bear Market
Summary Guidewire Software is crisis resilient, growing steadily with strong financials, but its high valuation and cautious gen AI strategy make it a hold for now. The company provides on-prem and cloud solutions for insurance operations, with sticky services and low churn rates, even during crises. Despite high R&D spending, Guidewire's slow gen AI adoption risks losing market share to faster-moving competitors like ServiceNow. Current valuation is high; while it's a good short-term buy due to market volatility, long-term prospects are less attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 17
Guidewire: The Shift To Profitability
Summary Guidewire Software's profitability is improving, with a net margin nearing positive, driven by its dominance in the P&C insurance software market. The company's shift to subscription-based models is enhancing gross margins, projected to reach 82% by 2028 due to economies of scale. SG&A and R&D expenses are expected to decline as a percentage of revenue, boosting operating efficiency and margins to 29.9% and 25.3% by 2028. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| GWRE | US Software | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.5% | -1.4% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | -14.7% | -6.1% | 20.5% |
Return vs Industry: GWRE underperformed the US Software industry which returned -6.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GWRE underperformed the US Market which returned 20.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GWRE volatility | |
|---|---|
| GWRE Average Weekly Movement | 10.2% |
| Software Industry Average Movement | 9.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: GWRE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: GWRE's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2001 | 4,049 | Mike Rosenbaum | www.guidewire.com |
Guidewire Software, Inc. provides a platform for property and casualty (P&C) insurers worldwide. It offers Guidewire InsuranceSuite, such as PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter applications. The company also provides Guidewire InsuranceNow, a cloud-based application that offers policy administration, claims management, and billing functionality, plus pre-integrated document production, analytics, and other capabilities.
Guidewire Software, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| GWRE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$15.08b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$159.84m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.42b |
94.7x
P/E Ratio10.7x
P/S RatioIs GWRE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GWRE income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.42b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$511.35m |
| Gross Profit | US$909.50m |
| Other Expenses | US$749.66m |
| Earnings | US$159.84m |
Last Reported Earnings
Apr 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.92 |
| Gross Margin | 64.01% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 51.4% |
How did GWRE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 21:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Guidewire Software, Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Vruwink | Baird |
| Michael Funk | BofA Global Research |
| Madeline Brooks | BofA Global Research |