Guidewire Software, Inc. provides software products for property and casualty insurers. It offers Guidewire InsuranceNow, a cloud-based platform that offers policy, billing, and claims management functionality to insurers. The company's products include Guidewire InsuranceSuite comprising Guidewire PolicyCenter, an underwriting and policy administration application; Guidewire ClaimCenter, a lifecycle management application; Guidewire BillingCenter, manages billing, payment plans, agent commissions, and external payment systems; and Guidewire Underwriting Management, a cloud-based underwriting application. Its InsuranceSuite add-on applications consist of Guidewire Rating Management to manage the pricing of insurance products; Guidewire Reinsurance Management to use rules-based logic to execute reinsurance strategy through underwriting and claims processes; Guidewire Client Data Management to manage customer information; and Guidewire Product Content Management that provides software tools and standards-based line-of-business templates to introduce and modify insurance products. The company also provides data management and analytics products, such as Guidewire DataHub, a data store that unifies, standardizes, and stores data from insurer's systems and external sources; Guidewire InfoCenter that provides information for business intelligence, analysis, and enhanced decision making; Guidewire Live that aggregate data from internal and third-party sources, and analyze and visualize data; and Guidewire Predictive Analytics, a tool that allows insurers to make data-driven decisions. In addition, it offers Guidewire Digital Engagement Applications to provide digital experiences to customers, agents, vendors, and field personnel through their device of choice; and implementation and integration, maintenance support, and professional services, as well as Guidewire Production Services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryApplication Software
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:GWRE
CUSIP40171V10
Phone650-357-9100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.23
Current Ratio5.97
Quick Ratio5.97
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio236.50
Forward P/E Ratio1,575.67
P/E Growth214.73
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$514.28 million
Price / Sales14.75
Cash Flow$0.6681 per share
Price / Cash141.50
Book Value$12.01 per share
Price / Book7.87
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.40
Net Income$21.22 million
Net Margins-12.83%
Return on Equity0.30%
Return on Assets0.24%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,893
Outstanding Shares80,260,000
Market Cap$7,583.32
Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guidewire Software's stock symbol?
Guidewire Software trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GWRE."
How were Guidewire Software's earnings last quarter?
Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE:GWRE) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June, 5th. The technology company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.06. The technology company earned $140.47 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $137.31 million. Guidewire Software had a positive return on equity of 0.30% and a negative net margin of 12.83%. Guidewire Software's revenue was up 13.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.16 EPS. View Guidewire Software's Earnings History.
When is Guidewire Software's next earnings date?
What guidance has Guidewire Software issued on next quarter's earnings?
Guidewire Software issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, June, 5th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.72-0.77 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.74. The company issued revenue guidance of $234-240 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $239.31 million.
What price target have analysts set for GWRE?
9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Guidewire Software's shares. Their predictions range from $76.00 to $106.00. On average, they expect Guidewire Software's stock price to reach $95.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Guidewire Software.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Guidewire Software?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Guidewire Software in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Guidewire Software's key competitors?
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Who are Guidewire Software's key executives?
Guidewire Software's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Marcus S. Ryu, Co-Founder, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 44)
- Ms. Priscilla Hung, Chief Operating Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Ali Kheirolomoom, Chief Product Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Richard Hart, Chief Strategy Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Curtis H. Smith, Chief Financial Officer (Age 53)
Has Guidewire Software been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about GWRE stock has been trending somewhat positive on Friday, according to Accern. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Guidewire Software earned a coverage optimism score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the technology company an impact score of 43.41 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are Guidewire Software's major shareholders?
Guidewire Software's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fred Alger Management Inc. (0.75%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.26%), Amalgamated Bank (0.02%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.02%), Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB (0.01%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.01%). Company insiders that own Guidewire Software stock include Ali Kheirolomoom, Andrew William Fraser Brown, Clifton Thomas Weatherford, Craig Conway, Guy Dubois, James Winston King, Marcus Ryu, Michael Polelle, Priscilla Hung, Richard Hart, Scott Roza and Steven P Sherry. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Guidewire Software.
Which institutional investors are buying Guidewire Software stock?
GWRE stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fred Alger Management Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, Amalgamated Bank, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, World Asset Management Inc, Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Guidewire Software.
How do I buy shares of Guidewire Software?
Shares of GWRE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Guidewire Software's stock price today?
One share of GWRE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $94.46.
How big of a company is Guidewire Software?
Guidewire Software has a market capitalization of $7.58 billion and generates $514.28 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $21.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.40 on an earnings per share basis. Guidewire Software employs 1,893 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Guidewire Software?
Guidewire Software's mailing address is 1001 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD SUITE 800, FOSTER CITY CA, 94404. The technology company can be reached via phone at 650-357-9100 or via email at [email protected]
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