Cerence Inc.

Report azionario NasdaqGS:CRNC

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$449.2m

Cerence Gestione

Criteri Gestione verificati 1/4

Cerence Il CEO è Brian Krzanich, nominato in Oct2024, e ha un mandato di 1.58 anni. la retribuzione annua totale è $ 8.55M, composta da 6.9% di stipendio e 93.1% di bonus, comprese azioni e opzioni aziendali. possiede direttamente 0.47% delle azioni della società, per un valore di $ 2.13M. La durata media del mandato del team dirigenziale e del consiglio di amministrazione è rispettivamente 1.9 anni e 3.5 anni.

Informazioni chiave

Brian Krzanich

Amministratore delegato

US$8.6m

Compenso totale

Percentuale dello stipendio del CEO6.91%
Mandato del CEO1.6yrs
Proprietà del CEO0.5%
Durata media del management1.9yrs
Durata media del Consiglio di amministrazione3.5yrs

Aggiornamenti recenti sulla gestione

Recent updates

Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 23

CRNC: Profit Margin Gains And AI Partnerships Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lowered the price target on Cerence from $16.00 to $12.00 as they incorporate updated revenue expectations, higher projected profit margins, and a reduced assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cerence presents a mix of caution around valuation and optimism about execution, with bullish analysts highlighting potential upside drivers even as some targets are reset.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 09

CRNC: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing New AI Voice Partnerships

The analyst price target for Cerence has moved from $10.00 to $10.25, with analysts pointing to a mix of fresh bullish coverage and recent target reductions as they reassess fair value, risk, and earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts initiating coverage highlight what they see as upside to fair value, which helps explain why the overall target level has not moved far from the updated US$10.25 mark despite recent reductions from other firms.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 26

CRNC: AI Partnerships And Long Term Margins Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Cerence by a few dollars, with cuts such as $3 and $1 reflecting updated views on its earnings power, discount rate, and long term margin profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious tone around Cerence, with price target cuts of $3 and $1 signaling that some expectations for earnings power and profitability are being reset.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 11

CRNC: Future Upside Will Rely On Clearer AI Revenue Visibility

Our updated narrative on Cerence reflects a lower analyst price target, with fair value moving from $12.50 to $10.00 as analysts incorporate reduced revenue growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and a lower assumed future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cerence points to a more cautious stance, with multiple firms trimming price targets and aligning closer to the revised fair value of $10.00.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 25

CRNC: Price Cuts And AI Deals Will Test Balanced Risk Reward

Analysts have reduced their price targets on Cerence by $3 and $1 in recent research updates. These changes reflect adjustments to their models that incorporate slightly higher discount rates, modestly weaker revenue trends, and a small increase in expected profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
Seeking Alpha Feb 23

Cerence Sees Initial Wins With xUI Platform But I'm Skeptical Of Durability (Downgrade)

Summary My outlook on Cerence is downgraded to a 'Sell' due to concerns over its ability to compete durably and profitably against major technology players in automotive AI. The recent revenue surge was driven by a one-time $49.5 million Samsung settlement, not sustainable core growth, with forward revenue growth estimated at -4.8%. The xUI platform has secured five significant new clients at higher price points, but competitive threats from hyperscalers and replicable core features remain acute. CRNC's heavy R&D burden and exposure to rapid AI advancements threaten margins and long-term differentiation, despite recent operational improvements and strong free cash flow. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 10

CRNC: Cautious Price Reset Balances AI Execution Risks And Free Cash Flow Progress

Narrative Update: Cerence Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Cerence from $10.00 to $8.00, reflecting recent price target cuts alongside calls for clearer proof of AI traction and more sustained core business acceleration, despite prior commentary on solid quarterly results and free cash flow generation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Cerence highlight a clear shift toward more cautious positioning, with some firms cutting price targets and others holding back from taking a more positive stance until they see stronger execution in key growth areas such as AI powered in car experiences.
Articolo di analisi Feb 09

Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) 37% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
Articolo di analisi Feb 04

Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 27

CRNC: Future Upside Will Depend On Clearer Evidence Of AI Traction

Narrative Update on Cerence Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Cerence higher, with targets moving from about $10 to around $11, supported by a solid quarter, free cash flow generation, an improved balance sheet, and early signs of traction in core and AI related offerings, while still looking for clearer proof of sustained core business acceleration. Analyst Commentary Recent research takes a balanced view on Cerence, with some analysts encouraged by execution and valuation, while others are looking for clearer proof that core growth and new AI offerings can support a stronger long term story.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 12

CRNC: AI Execution And Core Business Evidence Will Shape Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Cerence higher, with recent moves from $10 to $11, alongside a fair value view around $12.50, reflecting solid quarterly results, improved free cash flow and balance sheet, and cautious optimism around future AI traction and core-business acceleration. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that recent results were solid, with revenue and EBITDA coming in ahead of expectations, which they view as supportive of current valuation levels.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 25

CRNC: AI Execution And Automotive Deals Will Shape Balanced Future Upside

Narrative Update Analysts have nudged Cerence's price target modestly higher to about $11, reflecting solid quarterly execution and improving free cash flow and guidance, while still awaiting clearer evidence of sustained AI driven growth in the core business. Analyst Commentary Street research remains cautiously balanced on Cerence, with analysts recognizing improving execution and cash generation but looking for clearer proof that AI investments will translate into durable, above market growth in the core automotive software franchise.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 11

CRNC: AI Traction And Core Auto Software Progress Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Cerence modestly higher, to about $11 from roughly $10, reflecting a solid quarter, improved balance sheet, and constructive core growth and pricing trends, even as they wait for clearer evidence of durable AI and core-business acceleration. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on the near term risk reward profile for Cerence, balancing improved fundamentals and valuation support against ongoing execution and growth uncertainties.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Nov 27

CRNC: AI Expansion Will Drive Improved Margins And Long-Term Core Business Strength

Analysts have raised their price target for Cerence to $12.50 from $11.75. This reflects the company’s solid quarterly results and improved profit margins.
Articolo di analisi Nov 20

Revenues Working Against Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) Share Price Following 33% Dive

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 33...
Articolo di analisi Nov 05

Estimating The Fair Value Of Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Cerence is US$9.34 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Cerence's...
Articolo di analisi Oct 03

We Think Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Articolo di analisi Oct 03

Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) Shares Fly 36% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Articolo di analisi Aug 09

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) After Its Third-Quarter Results

NasdaqGS:CRNC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Cerence's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Articolo di analisi Aug 04

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 26%

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period beforehand...
Articolo di analisi Jul 15

Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Articolo di analisi May 04

Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) Shares Fly 40% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 40% in the last...
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Nuova narrazione Apr 25

Next-Gen Automotive Product Will Deepen AI Partnerships And OEM Ties

Strategic partnerships with AI leaders and new design contracts enhance performance, expand revenue growth, and strengthen competitive position.
Articolo di analisi Mar 09

Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) 29% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shares have retraced a considerable 29% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...
Seeking Alpha Feb 28

Cerence Gets Strong Buy From Quant System, But Be Wary Of Tariffs

Summary Despite Quant's Strong Buy rating, I rate Cerence Inc. as a Hold due to potential tariffs and concerns over revenue and earnings. Cerence, spun off from Nuance Communications in 2019, holds a 51% market share in AI-powered virtual assistants for automobiles. Cerence faces competition from tech giants like Amazon and Apple, as well as from smaller firms like SoundHound, but boasts industry-leading speech technology and custom vehicle integration. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Feb 10

Is Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Seeking Alpha Jan 27

Cerence: Making Tough Calls Brings In The Money

Summary I initially saw Cerence as a high-reward turnaround play, but its valuation now feels stretched. The company’s focus on restructuring and cost-cutting is positive, but it still needs to prove it can sustain growth. While its AI narrative could spark renewed investor interest, betting on a meme-like rally isn’t my strategy. At 20x fiscal 2026 free cash flow, with much of that going to debt reduction, the upside feels limited. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 20

Cerence: Navigating AI Innovation In A Challenging Automotive Landscape

Summary Cerence, Inc. holds a 52% market share in automotive virtual assistants but faces intense competition and technology uncertainties. Financial performance shows mixed results with recent growth but significant operating expenses and margin pressures from automakers. Valuation suggests a narrow margin of safety, with a $14 per share estimate, only 9.5% above the current stock price. High technology and market uncertainties make Cerence a hold, with a 46.6% probability of achieving a value higher than the current stock price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 13

Cerence: Don't Get Lost In The AI Hype--The Ground Reality Is Underwhelming

Summary Cerence Inc. is a $670 million AI company focused on automotive voice assistance, but its growth potential seems overstated. Despite the recent stock surge due to the Nvidia partnership, I believe Cerence's financial performance is weak, with declining margins, mounting losses, and a highly leveraged balance sheet. The company's valuation is overinflated, with a forward PE ratio over 265, and insider selling further indicates overvaluation and lack of confidence. I rate CRNC as a sell due to its underwhelming growth potential, financial instability, and lack of a strong competitive edge in the AI automotive space. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 06

Cerence's Nvidia Partnership Is Big - An Industry Peer Shows Proof

Summary Cerence Inc.'s partnership with Nvidia enhances its AI capabilities and market position, but prudence is advised until the stock pulls back. Industry peer, SoundHound AI's successful Nvidia partnership sets a precedent for Cerence, boosting optimism but requiring time to reflect in Cerence's metrics. Cerence's transition to a subscription-based model and expanded customer base shows potential, but legacy issues and debt remain challenges. CES 2025 announcements may further impact Cerence's stock in the short term, but a Neutral rating is recommended as growth will take time to materialize. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Jan 06

There's No Escaping Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) Muted Revenues Despite A 133% Share Price Rise

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 133% gain in the last month alone. The...
Articolo di analisi Jan 05

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cerence fair value estimate is US$22.53 Current share price of...
Seeking Alpha Nov 22

Cerence Stock: Persistent Risks Remain Despite Positive Q4 Earnings Results

Summary Cerence shares have more than doubled since its Q4 earnings were released. While growth is expected to remain muted next year, margins are expected to be solid, coupled with strong FCF generation. Cerence’s balance sheet remains vulnerable, with $90 million in debt due in the coming year. At the current valuation of 7.3 times FCF, I maintain my Hold rating on CRNC stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Nov 22

Cerence Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRNC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 105%

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 105% after a shaky period beforehand...
Articolo di analisi Nov 12

These 4 Measures Indicate That Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) Is Using Debt Extensively

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Articolo di analisi Oct 17

Investors Will Want Cerence's (NASDAQ:CRNC) Growth In ROCE To Persist

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Articolo di analisi Sep 21

Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 31% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Cerence Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNC ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...

Analisi delle retribuzioni degli amministratori delegati

Come è cambiata la remunerazione di Brian Krzanich rispetto agli utili di Cerence?
DataCompenso totaleStipendioUtili della società
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$20m

Dec 31 2025n/an/a

US$335k

Sep 30 2025US$9mUS$591k

-US$19m

Compensazione vs Mercato: La retribuzione totale di Brian ($USD 8.55M ) è superiore alla media delle aziende di dimensioni simili nel mercato US ($USD 2.57M ).

Compensazione vs guadagni: Dati insufficienti per confrontare la retribuzione di Brian con le performance aziendali.


AMMINISTRATORE DELEGATO

Brian Krzanich (65 yo)

1.6yrs
Mandato
US$8,553,758
Compensazione

Mr. Brian Matthew Krzanich is President, CEO & Director of Cerence Inc. from October 7, 2024. He serves as Independent Director at Cogniac Corporation From february, 2023. He was Chief Executive Officer an...


Gruppo dirigente

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Brian Krzanich
President1.6yrsUS$8.55m0.47%
$ 2.1m
Antonio Rodriquez
Executive VP & CFO1.9yrsUS$5.74m0.15%
$ 674.7k
Nils Schanz
Executive VP of Product & Technology1.8yrsUS$4.35m0.12%
$ 519.4k
Jennifer Salinas
Executive VP1.9yrsUS$3.74m1.59%
$ 7.2m
Christian Mentz
Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer2.7yrsUS$4.07m0.11%
$ 491.0k
Katherine Roman
VP, Corporate Controller & Interim Principal Accounting Officer4.8yrsNessun dato0.083%
$ 371.1k
Kate Hickman
VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations1.3yrsNessun datoNessun dato
Sujal Shah
Head of Professional Services5.3yrsNessun datoNessun dato
Dennis Close
VP & Treasurerno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Nils Lenke
VP & GM of Applicationsno dataNessun datoNessun dato
1.9yrs
Durata media
48yo
Età media

Gestione esperta: Il team dirigenziale di CRNC non è considerato esperto (durata media 1.9 anni), il che suggerisce un nuovo team.


Membri del Consiglio di amministrazione

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Brian Krzanich
President1.6yrsUS$8.55m0.47%
$ 2.1m
Kristi Matus
Independent Chairperson of the Board6.7yrsUS$308.02k0.092%
$ 415.2k
Douglas Davis
Independent Director4yrsUS$244.55k0.059%
$ 264.2k
Marianne Budnik
Independent Director6.6yrsUS$256.24k0.10%
$ 469.2k
Marcy Klevorn
Independent Non-Executive Director2.9yrsUS$244.55k0.050%
$ 223.0k
Marion Harris
Independent Non-Executive Director1.2yrsUS$163.87k0.031%
$ 141.3k
3.5yrs
Durata media
60.5yo
Età media

Consiglio di amministrazione esperto: I membri del consiglio di amministrazione di CRNC sono considerati esperti (durata media dell'incarico 3.5 anni).


Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/05/13 07:57
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/05/13 00:00
Utili2026/03/31
Utili annuali2025/09/30

Fonti dei dati

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PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

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Fonti analitiche

Cerence Inc. è coperta da 10 analisti. 5 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
Michael FilatovBerenberg
Thomas BlakeyCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Jeffrey Van RheeCraig-Hallum Capital Group LLC