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Guidewire Software provides software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Flagship product InsuranceSuite is an on-premises system of record and comprises ClaimCenter, a claims management system; PolicyCenter, a policy management system including policy definitions, quotas, issuance, maintenance, and renewal; and BillingCenter, for billing management, payment plans, and agent commissions. The company also offers InsuranceNow, a cloud-based offering, as well as a variety of other add-on applications.

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DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann issued a downgrade for Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the $226 price forecast</a>.
The analyst writes that following the stock's strong performance over the past two years, valuation now appears more extended, leading him to see a more balanced risk/reward profile.
The analyst expects the company to meet or slightly surpass his estimates when it reports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results (expected to be in early June)</a>.
For the third quarter, the analyst estimates revenue growth of 19% year-over-year to $287 million, slightly above the consensus estimate of $286 million.
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This growth is expected to be driven primarily by a 35% year-over-year increase in subscription revenue, reaching $162 million on the continued shift of customers to cloud-based deployments, adds the analyst.
Heckmann estimates adjusted operating income to grow 92% year-over-year to $40 million, in line with consensus, with operating margins expanding by 530 basis points to 13.9%.
Moreover, the analyst expects the company to end the third quarter with approximately $1.22 billion in cash and investments and $670 million in debt ($690 million at face value).
In particular, the analyst anticipates the company will use cash to repay the remaining $179 million of its 2025 convertible notes at maturity in March, including any additional amount related to the share price exceeding the initial conversion price.
Additionally, Heckmann anticipates management to reaffirm or make minor adjustments to their fiscal 2025 guidance.
The analyst estimates 2027 total revenue of $1.64 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $434 million.
GWRE Price Action: Guidewire shares are down 0.90% at $208.83 at publication on Thursday.
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Valuation Concerns Prompt DA Davidson To Lower Guidewire Rating, But Sees Promising Q3 Results

Analysts' ratings for Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $235.75, along with a high estimate of $250.00 and a low estimate of $226.00. Highlighting a 0.11% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $236.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747915270_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Guidewire Software by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Peter Heckmann</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
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<td>Aaron Kimson</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<td>Alexei Gogolev</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
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<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Guidewire Software. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Guidewire Software compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Guidewire Software's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Guidewire Software's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Guidewire Software analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Guidewire Software</h2>
Guidewire Software provides software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Flagship product InsuranceSuite is an on-premises system of record and comprises ClaimCenter, a claims management system; PolicyCenter, a policy management system including policy definitions, quotas, issuance, maintenance, and renewal; and BillingCenter, for billing management, payment plans, and agent commissions. The company also offers InsuranceNow, a cloud-based offering, as well as a variety of other add-on applications.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Guidewire Software's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Guidewire Software showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 20.17% as of 31 January, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Guidewire Software's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -12.88%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Guidewire Software's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -2.94%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Guidewire Software's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -1.45%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Guidewire Software's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.7. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Analyst Verdict: Guidewire Software In The Eyes Of 4 Experts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann downgraded Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announced a $226 price target. Guidewire Software shares closed at $210.84 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Lydia Rainforth downgraded the rating for Equinor ASA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Equinor shares closed at $23.62 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQNR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Guidewire Software Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Thursday

DA Davidson analyst Peter Heckmann downgrades Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announces $226 price target.

DA Davidson Downgrades Guidewire Software to Neutral, Announces $226 Price Target

Guidewire Software's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.30 million shares sold short, which is 3.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.96 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Guidewire Software Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747155659_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Guidewire Software has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Guidewire Software's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Guidewire Software's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.98%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Guidewire Software's Recent Short Interest

Reported Earlier, Guidewire And Mitsui Direct Announce Strategic Cloud Migration To Drive Claims Innovation And Digital Growth

Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.62%. Currently, Guidewire Software has a market capitalization of $17.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In GWRE: If an investor had bought $100 of GWRE stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $411.90 today based on a price of $213.57 for GWRE at the time of writing.
<h3>Guidewire Software's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Guidewire Software 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.38% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.86%. Currently, Guidewire Software has a market capitalization of $17.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GWRE: If an investor had bought $1000 of GWRE stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,975.11 today based on a price of $203.00 for GWRE at the time of writing.
<h3>Guidewire Software's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. On Monday, the company unveiled plans to invest $60 million over the next <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44913797/global-insurance-technology-leader-guidewire-to-invest-60-million-to-accelerate-insurance-innovati" rel="noreferrer noopener">five years to grow its presence in Japan</a>.
The move is expected to speed up the development of solutions designed specifically for Japanese insurers.
The initiative aims to enhance Guidewire's platform, helping Japanese insurers drive profitability, boost agility, ensure compliance, and support growing demand for cloud-based core systems through local team and partner network expansion.
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This investment builds on Guidewire's established presence and growing success in Japan.
Currently, more than 60% of the country's insurance gross written premium (GWP) flows through Guidewire ClaimCenter, highlighting its strong market position and close alignment with the needs of Japanese insurance providers.
Guidewire has also introduced updates to its PolicyCenter and BillingCenter solutions to better serve Japanese insurers.
These enhancements include features such as policy change reversals, proration, and effective time functionality, along with localized support in Japanese for language, documentation, and training.
Looking ahead, the company is developing market-specific capabilities, including pre-configured integrations for personal auto insurance expected by mid-2026, and expanded offerings for homeowner, earthquake, and commercial group policies targeted for release in 2027.
Shaji Sethu, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Guidewire added, "With increasing regulatory pressure and the challenges of legacy systems weighing heavily on Japanese insurers, we remain focused on supporting their successful migration to the cloud."
"Our goal is to drive measurable improvements in speed-to-market, underwriting effectiveness, and operational efficiency, empowering insurers to meet the rising expectations of both customers and regulators. We plan to do this by growing our team in Japan."
As of January 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44179769/guidewire-announces-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">investments&nbsp;stood at $1.41 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X PropTech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTEC#NASDAQ">PTEC</a>) and Global X FinTech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINX#NASDAQ">FINX</a>).
Price Action: GWRE shares are up 3.23% at $189.16 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel stated in his weekly WisdomTree note that &#8220;Markets show signs of tension.&#8221;
According to him, tariffs may drive a temporary bump in spending as firms and households rush to front-load purchases, but that demand is borrowed from future quarters. That's not sustainable; it's a warning sign. And once the real price increases filter through to consumer goods, public sentiment will shift quickly.
&#8220;Earnings are starting to reflect this uncertainty, though much of Wall Street's consensus remains stale, still anchored in pre-tariff forecasts. CEOs should be updating their models now to reflect multiple trade scenarios, especially those most exposed to China or to consumer imports.&#8221;
Siegel also highlighted that Powell will be blamed for any issues arising from Trump&#8217;s policy decisions.
&#8220;I expect Trump to increasingly blame the ‘too slow Powell' for any downsides that materialize from Trump's policies. Powell may be technically secure in his position, but that doesn't mean he's insulated from blame.&#8221;
Lastly, he advised that &#8220;For income, I continue to favor dividend-paying equities and international exposure over long-duration bonds.&#8221;
Fundstrat&#8217;s Tom Lee urged Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915795/tom-lee-urges-bessent-and-lutnick-to-put-points-on-the-board-for-a-positive-policy-shock-to-the-stock-market">deliver swift trade deals</a>, aiming for a positive market &#8220;policy shock.&#8221;
Echoing Charles Gasparino&#8217;s call for the White House to &#8220;put points on the board,&#8221; which is a sales jargon for quick action during a slump, Lee stated that the market is sending this same message to Bessent, Lutnick, and the Trump&#8217;s trade team.
"They got to cut some deals and let the world know, and they have to do so soon because this could get even uglier," Gasparino's post added.
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&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1914421616471380033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) rose 0.75% in premarket on Tuesday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.24 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) was 0.06% below the flatline as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.76 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was up 0.66% as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 41 cents per share on revenue of $21.35 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) declined 4.66% after posting weaker-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter on Monday. The company reiterated its FY26 EPS forecast of $5.50-$6.10 on revenue of $1.625 billion-$1.725 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Calix Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) jumped 13.14% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issuing strong second-quarter guidance. The company also announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) advanced 0.97% after committing $60 million to advance cloud-based insurance innovation and compliance in Japan.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) jumped 2%, while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) was 1.28% higher after the former launched AI-ready commodities data integrated with MSFT&#8217;s 365 Copilot.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) climbed 5.08% after reporting preliminary second-quarter results, maintaining its full-year outlook.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLI#NYSE">SLI</a>) surged 45% after its South West Arkansas Project received special designation as a priority transparency critical mineral project from the Trump Administration.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.68% to hover around $63.46 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.92% to hover around $3,455.17 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,499.92 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.07% at the 98.3450 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index advanced, while Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended lower. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.44%. Currently, Guidewire Software has a market capitalization of $14.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In GWRE: If an investor had bought $100 of GWRE stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $324.79 today based on a price of $174.25 for GWRE at the time of writing.
<h3>Guidewire Software's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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In the preceding three months, 5 analysts have released ratings for Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Guidewire Software, revealing an average target of $233.4, a high estimate of $250.00, and a low estimate of $210.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 1.7% from the previous average price target of $229.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743015651_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Guidewire Software. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Aaron Kimson</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<td>Alexei Gogolev</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
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<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
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<td>Adam Hotchkiss</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>Adam Hotchkiss</td>
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<td>Announces</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Guidewire Software. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Guidewire Software compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Guidewire Software's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Guidewire Software's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Guidewire Software analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Guidewire Software's Background</h2>
Guidewire Software provides software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Flagship product InsuranceSuite is an on-premises system of record and comprises ClaimCenter, a claims management system; PolicyCenter, a policy management system including policy definitions, quotas, issuance, maintenance, and renewal; and BillingCenter, for billing management, payment plans, and agent commissions. The company also offers InsuranceNow, a cloud-based offering, as well as a variety of other add-on applications.
<h3>Breaking Down Guidewire Software's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Guidewire Software's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 20.17% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Guidewire Software's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -12.88%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Guidewire Software's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.94%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Guidewire Software's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -1.45%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7, Guidewire Software faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Citizens Capital Markets analyst Aaron Kimson reiterates Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $250 price target.

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Citizens Capital Markets Reiterates Market Outperform on Guidewire Software, Maintains $250 Price Target

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