Guidewire Software (GWRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of software to the insurance industry would post earnings of $0.62 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.84, delivering a surprise of +35.48%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estima ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $332,639,000, representing a 26.5% increase from $262,901,000 in the same period of 2024[18] - Net income for the quarter was $31,308,000, compared to $9,139,000 in the prior year, marking a significant increase of 242.5%[19] - Basic net income per share rose to $0.37, up from $0.11 in the same quarter last year[18] - The company reported a gross profit of $209,522,000, which is a 32.3% increase from $158,392,000 in the previous year[18] - Gross profit margin improved to 63% for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to 60% in the prior year[96] - Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $31.3 million, significantly up from $9.1 million in the same period of 2024[96] - Non-GAAP net income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $57.0 million, up from $36.7 million in 2024, reflecting a 55.2% year-over-year growth[181] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription and support revenue increased to $222,203,000, up 30.8% from $169,742,000 year-over-year[18] - Subscription revenue increased to $207.5 million in Q1 2025, compared to $152.9 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 35.7%[40] - Support revenue decreased by $2.1 million to $14.7 million, attributed to customers migrating from on-premise term licenses to subscription services[139] - Term license revenue increased by $4.6 million to $42.0 million, mainly due to an annual renewal after a multi-year commitment[141] - Services revenue rose by $12.7 million to $68.5 million, driven by higher utilization of services employees and new subscription implementation projects[142] Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses rose to $78,317,000, an increase of 13.5% from $68,880,000 year-over-year[18] - Total operating expenses rose to $191.0 million, a 17% increase from $163.1 million in the prior year, representing 58% of total revenue[157] - Sales and marketing expenses grew by $12.8 million to $64.3 million, largely due to increased personnel costs and marketing expenses related to the annual customer conference[163] - General and administrative expenses increased by $5.7 million to $48.5 million, driven by higher personnel costs and bad debt expenses[166] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $492,038,000 from $697,902,000, a decline of 29.5%[16] - Cash flows from operating activities showed a net outflow of $67.4 million for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to an outflow of $62.3 million in the same period of 2024[24] - Net cash used in operating activities was $67.4 million for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $62.3 million in the same period of 2024, indicating an increase in cash used by $5.1 million[190] - As of October 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $1.4 billion, down from $1.5 billion as of July 31, 2025[182] Liabilities and Equity - Total liabilities decreased to $1,105,913,000 from $1,263,869,000, a reduction of 12.5%[16] - Total stockholders' equity increased to $1,533,418,000 from $1,457,230,000, reflecting a growth of 5.2%[16] Investments and Financing - The company issued $690 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2029 Convertible Senior Notes in October 2024, with net proceeds of $671.8 million after deducting issuance costs[62] - The effective interest rate of the 2029 Convertible Senior Notes is 1.8%, with a total principal amount of $690 million as of October 31, 2025[66] - The company recognized total interest expense of $3.3 million related to debt instruments for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2024[67] Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to invest in product development and cloud operations to enhance existing products and introduce new capabilities, which is critical for maintaining competitive advantage and revenue growth[107] - The company is expanding its network of system integrator partners to enhance sales efficiency and reduce implementation costs for customers[111] Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks related to reliance on a small number of large customers, lengthy sales cycles, and global economic disruptions that may impact revenue and ARR growth[112] - The company is exposed to risks related to data security incidents and unauthorized access to customer data, impacting its cloud-based operations[209] - The company must navigate an uncertain regulatory environment regarding AI, which may result in reputational harm or liability[209] - The company is subject to market risks, including geopolitical events and supply chain disruptions, which could impact its operations and stock price[212] Compliance and Governance - The company evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, concluding they were effective as of the end of the reporting period[201] - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected the company during the quarter ended October 31, 2025[203] - The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings likely to have a material adverse effect on its business or financial position[207]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record Q1 with ARR ending at $1.063 billion, up 21% year over year on a constant currency basis [15] - Total revenue reached $333 million, reflecting a 27% year-over-year increase [15] - Subscription and support revenue grew 31% to $222 million, while license revenue increased by 12% to $42 million [15][16] - Operating income was $63 million, up 83% year over year, with gross profit at $219 million and a gross margin of 66% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company saw continued momentum with eight cloud deals in Q1, contributing to a 22% year-over-year growth in ARR [9] - Professional services revenue finished at $68 million, exceeding expectations due to high utilization [16] - New applications, Pricing Center and Underwriting Center, are expected to enhance agility and performance for insurers [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Five significant deals were closed in North America, including major insurers like The Hartford and Sompo, alongside three international deals [9] - The company is experiencing strong demand in both North America and international markets, with healthy demand in Europe and optimism in Asia-Pacific [66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage generative AI to enhance productivity and unlock new product opportunities [7][8] - Focus will shift towards new product offerings while continuing to grow the core business [13] - The acquisition of ProNavigator is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in AI and knowledge management [12][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the pipeline and raised the annual outlook for ARR to between $1.220 billion and $1.230 billion [18] - The company anticipates continued growth driven by cloud migrations and expansions into new product areas [78] - Management highlighted the importance of successful customer projects to drive future expansions [60] Other Important Information - The company is adjusting its expectations for cash flow from operations to be between $355 million and $375 million for the year [20] - Subscription and support gross margin expectations have been raised to between 72% and 73% for the year [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the operational agility related to the new products? - The integration of new products is designed to enhance flexibility for insurers, allowing them to respond more effectively to market changes [25][26] Question: How should we interpret the momentum in services revenue? - The services revenue growth is indicative of strong demand and is expected to continue as the company invests in generative AI to improve implementation costs [30][31] Question: Are you seeing more simultaneous consumption of key products? - The company is witnessing a trend where large customers are migrating multiple products to the cloud simultaneously, reflecting increased trust in the platform [33][34] Question: What is the timeline for adoption of the new Pricing and Underwriting Centers? - Adoption is expected to be slightly faster than previous core products due to the incremental nature of the offerings [41][42] Question: How does the company view competition in the AI space? - The company aims to foster innovation in the industry by being an open platform, allowing third-party AI solutions to integrate with its core systems [55][56] Question: What are the growth drivers for the future? - Growth will be driven by migrations, expansions, and new product areas, with a healthy pipeline of opportunities [78][79]

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 03, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker3Greetings and welcome to the Guidewire First Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded and will be posted on our Investor Relations page later today. I would like to now turn the call over to Alex Hughes, Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you, Alex. You may begin.Speaker2Thank you, Grace. Hello, everyone. With me today is Mike Rosenbaum, Chief Execut ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 FY 2026 was $332.6 million, a 27% increase year-over-year[6] - Subscription and support revenue reached $222.2 million, up 31% compared to the same quarter in FY 2025[6] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew to $1,063 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 22%[6] - GAAP net income for Q1 FY 2026 was $31.3 million, compared to $9.1 million in the same quarter of FY 2025[6] - Non-GAAP net income for Q1 FY 2026 was $57.0 million, an increase from $36.7 million in Q1 FY 2025[6] - Total revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $332,639,000, representing a 26.5% increase from $262,901,000 in the same period of 2024[22] - Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $31,308,000, compared to $9,139,000 in the same period of 2024, marking a significant increase[22] - Subscription and support revenue increased to $222,203,000, up 30.8% from $169,742,000 year-over-year[22] - The company reported a gross profit of $209,522,000, up from $158,392,000, representing a 32.3% increase year-over-year[26] Guidance and Outlook - Guidewire raised its fiscal year 2026 outlook based on strong sales momentum and performance exceeding expectations[2] - The company expects ending ARR for Q2 FY 2026 to be between $1,107 million and $1,113 million[9] - Total revenue guidance for FY 2026 is projected between $1,403 million and $1,419 million[9] - GAAP income from operations outlook for Fiscal Year 2026 is projected to be $19 million for Q2, increasing to $88 million by the end of the fiscal year[29] - Non-GAAP income from operations for Fiscal Year 2026 is expected to rise from $68 million in Q2 to $282 million by the end of the fiscal year[29] Cash and Assets - As of October 31, 2025, Guidewire had $1,409.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments[5] - Total current assets decreased to $1,357,024,000 from $1,507,415,000, a decline of 9.9%[20] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $493,230,000, down from $824,754,000, a decrease of 40.2%[25] Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses increased to $78,317,000, up from $68,880,000, reflecting a growth of 13.3%[22] - Stock-based compensation expense totaled $43,316,000, compared to $38,060,000 in the same period of 2024, an increase of 13.4%[23] - Stock-based compensation for Q2 of Fiscal Year 2026 is estimated at $47 million, totaling $185 million for the fiscal year[29] - Amortization of intangibles for Q2 of Fiscal Year 2026 is projected at $2 million, with a total of $9 million for the fiscal year[29] Share and Cash Flow - The number of diluted shares used in computing non-GAAP net income per share increased from 85,960,868 in Q3 2024 to 86,451,737 in Q3 2025[27] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $(77,364) thousand, a decline from $(67,381) thousand in Q3 2024[27] - Net cash used in operating activities for Q3 2025 was $(67,398) thousand, compared to $(62,305) thousand in Q3 2024[27] - Capitalized software development costs for Q3 2025 were $(5,088) thousand, up from $(4,233) thousand in Q3 2024[27] Product Development - Guidewire launched new pricing and underwriting products at its annual customer conference, enhancing its cloud platform offerings[2]

Core Insights - Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) is expected to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on December 3, with projected revenues between $315 million and $321 million, reflecting a 20.7% increase year-over-year [1] - The consensus estimate for earnings per share is 66 cents, unchanged over the past 60 days, compared to 43 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1][2] Financial Performance - GWRE has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 42.1% [2] - Shares of GWRE have increased by 4% over the past year, outperforming the Internet-Software industry's growth of 1% [4] Business Drivers - The company is experiencing strong momentum in its cloud business as insurers transition from legacy systems, with management describing the demand environment as "durable" [5] - There is solid deal volume across all tiers, particularly with Tier 1 insurers, and increasing international momentum in Europe, Latin America, and APAC [6] - The recent 10-year deal with Liberty Mutual is seen as a significant endorsement of Guidewire's platform [7] Revenue Expectations - Subscription and support revenues are projected at $218 million, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) expected to be between $1.048 billion and $1.054 billion [8][9] - Subscription growth is anticipated to be strong due to accelerated cloud migrations and larger deal sizes [9] Operational Efficiency - The company aims to enhance cloud operations efficiency, with non-GAAP operating income expected to be between $47 million and $53 million for the fiscal first quarter [11] - Non-GAAP gross margin for subscription and support is projected to remain strong at 71-72% [11] Challenges - Increasing investments in product enhancements and global macroeconomic conditions may pose challenges, with service revenues expected to moderate to $60 million [12]

Core Insights - Guidewire Software (GWRE) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, reflecting a 53.5% increase year over year, with revenues projected at $317.24 million, a 20.7% increase from the previous year [1] Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Services' at $59.81 million, indicating a 7.2% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] - 'Revenues- License' is forecasted to reach $39.53 million, representing a 5.8% increase year over year [4] - The consensus for 'Revenue- Subscription and support' stands at $217.95 million, showing a 28.4% increase from the previous year [4] Subscription and Support Revenue - 'Subscription Revenue' is predicted to be $202.41 million, reflecting a 32.4% increase year over year [5] - 'Term License Revenue' is expected to reach $38.44 million, indicating a 2.9% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Support Revenue' is projected at $15.74 million, suggesting a decrease of 6.8% year over year [5] Gross Profit Estimates - Analysts predict 'Gross profit- Subscription and support' to be $153.69 million, compared to $115.72 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Gross profit- Services' is expected to be $8.99 million, up from $6.19 million in the previous year [7] - The consensus for 'Gross profit- License' is $39.93 million, compared to $36.49 million from the year-ago quarter [7] Market Performance - Guidewire Software shares have decreased by 10.8% in the past month, contrasting with the S&P 500 composite's increase of 0.4% [7]

Core Points - Guidewire will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2025 on December 3, 2025 after market close [1] - Management will host an audio webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 [1] - The live audio webcast will be accessible to the public through the Investor Relations website [1]

Core Viewpoint - Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) has shown mixed short-term performance with a 0.87% decrease in share price, while experiencing a 14.89% increase over the past year, prompting long-term shareholders to consider the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Guidewire Software's shares are currently trading at $226.00, reflecting a 2.87% decline over the past month [1] - The company has a P/E ratio of 281.47, which is significantly higher than the software industry's aggregate P/E ratio of 118.28 [6] Group 2: P/E Ratio Analysis - A lower P/E ratio may indicate that shareholders do not expect better future performance or that the company is undervalued [5] - The high P/E ratio of Guidewire Software suggests that it may be overvalued, despite the potential for better future performance compared to its industry group [6] - The P/E ratio should be used cautiously as it can indicate undervaluation or weak growth prospects [10]

Core Insights - The company is experiencing an exciting phase with the integration of the Guidewire Cloud Platform and agile components, which presents significant opportunities for both customers and the company [1][2] - The concept of the Intelligent Insurance platform is being emphasized, showcasing how various elements are coming together to enhance the overall offering [2] Company Developments - The CEO, Mike Rosenbaum, will discuss the advancements in powering Intelligent Insurance, indicating a strategic focus on innovation and technology [2] - John Mullen, the President, will present on the company's successes to date, highlighting achievements and progress within the organization [2]