Guidewire Software Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Guidewire Software has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 48.6%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 21.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.7% per year. Guidewire Software's return on equity is 12.5%, and it has net margins of 14.1%.
Key information
48.59%
Earnings growth rate
48.30%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.71% |
| Return on equity | 12.54% |
| Net Margin | 14.11% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Jan 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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.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.Guidewire Software: Growth Story Is Even More Durable Today
Apr 13GWRE: 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.
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.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.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.
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.Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Shares May Have Slumped 27% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Jan 30
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.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.These 4 Measures Indicate That Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) Is Using Debt Safely
Jan 02GWRE: 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.Here's Why Shareholders Will Not Be Complaining About Guidewire Software, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWRE) CEO Pay Packet
Dec 09Accelerating 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.Results: Guidewire Software, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Sep 08Accelerating 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%).Does This Valuation Of Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Jul 25Guidewire Software, Inc.'s (NYSE:GWRE) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Jul 02We Think Guidewire Software's (NYSE:GWRE) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
Jun 16Guidewire: Can Outperform In A Bear Market
Apr 27Guidewire: The Shift To Profitability
Mar 17
Demand From Tier 1 Insurers And Generative AI Will Elevate Future Market Position
Strong cloud platform demand and AI integration are driving significant revenue growth and enhancing competitive positioning in the insurance sector.Guidewire Software Low Valuation And Resilient Growth
Jan 14Guidewire Software: Market Expectations Are Stretched Even After Great Q1
Dec 06Guidewire Software: Solid Demand Momentum For Its Cloud Platform
Sep 19Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Guidewire Software makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 26 | 1,342 | 189 | 446 | 319 |
| 31 Oct 25 | 1,272 | 92 | 433 | 306 |
| 31 Jul 25 | 1,202 | 70 | 415 | 296 |
| 30 Apr 25 | 1,137 | 35 | 398 | 288 |
| 31 Jan 25 | 1,085 | -17 | 385 | 281 |
| 31 Oct 24 | 1,036 | 30 | 377 | 276 |
| 31 Jul 24 | 980 | -6 | 367 | 269 |
| 30 Apr 24 | 959 | -11 | 357 | 263 |
| 31 Jan 24 | 926 | -51 | 357 | 259 |
| 31 Oct 23 | 917 | -70 | 353 | 254 |
| 31 Jul 23 | 905 | -112 | 358 | 250 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 880 | -155 | 362 | 241 |
| 31 Jan 23 | 870 | -167 | 356 | 237 |
| 31 Oct 22 | 842 | -198 | 357 | 232 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 813 | -180 | 347 | 229 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 797 | -150 | 322 | 229 |
| 31 Jan 22 | 764 | -130 | 299 | 225 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 739 | -98 | 275 | 222 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 743 | -67 | 294 | 201 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 758 | -27 | 244 | 212 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 762 | -21 | 235 | 210 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 755 | -32 | 231 | 207 |
| 31 Jul 20 | 742 | -27 | 228 | 201 |
| 30 Apr 20 | 706 | -43 | 223 | 198 |
| 31 Jan 20 | 701 | -21 | 218 | 193 |
| 31 Oct 19 | 696 | -1 | 209 | 190 |
| 31 Jul 19 | 720 | 21 | 205 | 189 |
| 30 Apr 19 | 752 | 57 | 207 | 185 |
| 31 Jan 19 | 731 | 34 | 204 | 184 |
| 31 Oct 18 | 725 | -12 | 208 | 181 |
| 31 Jul 18 | 653 | -27 | 200 | 172 |
| 30 Apr 18 | 589 | -62 | 190 | 162 |
| 31 Jan 18 | 570 | -32 | 183 | 149 |
| 31 Oct 17 | 528 | 20 | 166 | 135 |
| 31 Jul 17 | 510 | 18 | 166 | 130 |
| 30 Apr 17 | 474 | 10 | 158 | 127 |
| 31 Jan 17 | 450 | 12 | 154 | 122 |
| 31 Oct 16 | 436 | 9 | 151 | 118 |
| 31 Jul 16 | 424 | 15 | 143 | 112 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 409 | 11 | 138 | 107 |
| 31 Jan 16 | 396 | 8 | 131 | 102 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 383 | 11 | 127 | 99 |
| 31 Jul 15 | 381 | 10 | 123 | 93 |
Quality Earnings: GWRE has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: GWRE became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: GWRE has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 48.6% per year.
Accelerating Growth: GWRE has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: GWRE has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (14.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: GWRE's Return on Equity (12.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 10:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Guidewire Software, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 15 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 |