Guidewire Software stock gains 3.5 percent as earnings beat estimates

Published on 09/22/2026 at 08:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Guidewire Software stock reached USD 149.38 on September 21, 2026, after a 3.5 percent gain. Quarterly revenue rose 15.3 percent to USD 411.09 million.

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Guidewire Software stock (ISIN US4016171054) gained 3.5 percent to USD 149.38 on September 21, 2026, while the 52-week range stood at USD 102.30 to USD 255.89. The move followed quarterly figures that exceeded consensus estimates and placed renewed attention on the insurance software provider's earnings quality.

Revenue reaches USD 411.09 million

Guidewire Software reported USD 411.09 million in quarterly revenue for the period announced on September 3, 2026, up 15.3 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. According to MarketBeat, the figure exceeded the consensus estimate of USD 402.61 million by USD 8.48 million.

Quarterly EPS came in at USD 0.99, beating the USD 0.93 consensus estimate by USD 0.06 and rising from USD 0.84 in the comparable period. The reported net margin was 9.44 percent, while return on equity reached 12.66 percent for the same reporting period, according to MarketBeat.

Analyst target stays above the price

The valuation gap remains substantial. MarketBeat data dated September 21, 2026, put the consensus price target at USD 216.23, compared with the USD 149.38 share price, while the consensus rating was Moderate Buy based on 12 Buy ratings and four Hold ratings.

Individual targets cited by MarketBeat included USD 215 from Royal Bank of Canada and USD 210 from Piper Sandler, both dated September 4, 2026. Robert W. Baird raised its target from USD 202 to USD 235 on August 31, 2026, according to the same published analyst summary.

Stock remains below its yearly high

At USD 149.38 on September 21, 2026, the stock remained USD 106.51 below its 52-week high of USD 255.89 and USD 47.08 above its 52-week low of USD 102.30. MarketBeat reported trading volume of 990,880 shares against an average volume of 1,595,100 shares on that date, while market capitalization was USD 12.44 billion.

The market is therefore weighing two different signals: quarterly revenue growth of 15.3 percent and an EPS beat of USD 0.06 against a share price still far below the 52-week high. That contrast makes the next reported outlook and the durability of margin expansion more important than the single-day gain.

Guidewire Software stock closes at USD 149.38

Guidewire Software stock closed at USD 149.38 on September 21, 2026, on the NYSE. The same trading-day data showed a 52-week low of USD 102.30, a 52-week high of USD 255.89 and market capitalization of USD 12.44 billion.