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GWREGuidewire Software, Inc.Hold5.4·$134.47+5.34%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Guidewire has compiled four quarters of substantial earnings outperformance and converts cash at nearly twice its reported net income, supporting a high-quality growth profile; however, a confirmed price downtrend with a hard technical block keeps the setup on hold until the trend heals, at which point analysts project 50% upside from current levels.

Thesis pillars

  • Consistent Earnings OutperformanceStable
  • Superior Free Cash ConversionStable
  • Confirmed Downtrend Blocks EntryStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Software - Application

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $134.47, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -7.6%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Guidewire Software provides a cloud-based core systems platform—InsuranceSuite, InsuranceNow, and analytics tools—for property and casualty insurers worldwide, hosted on AWS. Subscription revenue is priced on Direct Written Premium managed, with five-year initial contract terms;... Read more

$134.47+31.6% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#90 of 124 Software - Application
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.53%
Stop $125.06Target $176.97(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 2.1:1
Analyst target$203.42+51.3%12 analysts
$176.97our TP
$134.47price
$203.42mean
$300

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $134.47, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -7.6%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 64. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 62d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: speculative.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-06
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Sep 3, 202662d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Analyst upside: 32%
Risks
Below 200-MA, MA slope -7.6%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)72.3
P/E (Fwd)32.7
Mkt Cap$11.2B
EV/EBITDA85.1
Profit Mgn11.3%
ROE11.9%
Rev Growth26.9%
Beta0.92
DividendNone
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.80bearish
IV68%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomerten largest customers20%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our ten largest customers accounted for 20% and 22% of our revenue in fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

52w Position
0.0
Bollinger
1.9
Support Resistance
5.0

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
1.6
Quality Rank
5.8
Growth Rank
8.0
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.2>=5.5A.R:R 2.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 62d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Speculative
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $102.30Resistance $166.35

Price Targets

$125
$177
A.Upside+31.6%
A.R:R2.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-09-03 (62d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GWRE stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $134.47, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -7.6%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 64. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $176.97 (+31.6%), stop $125.06 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.1:1. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GWRE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $176.97 (+31.6% upside). Target $176.97 (+31.6%), stop $125.06 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.1:1. Stop-loss: $125.06.

What are the risks of investing in GWRE?

Below 200-MA, MA slope -7.6%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is GWRE overvalued or undervalued?

Guidewire Software, Inc. trades at a P/E of 72.3 (forward 32.7). TrendMatrix value score: 5.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about GWRE?

21 analysts cover GWRE with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $203.

What does Guidewire Software, Inc. do?Guidewire Software provides a cloud-based core systems platform—InsuranceSuite, InsuranceNow, and analytics tools—for...

Guidewire Software provides a cloud-based core systems platform—InsuranceSuite, InsuranceNow, and analytics tools—for property and casualty insurers worldwide, hosted on AWS. Subscription revenue is priced on Direct Written Premium managed, with five-year initial contract terms; the top ten customers represented 20% of fiscal 2025 revenue. The company had 3,772 employees at July 31, 2025, with 2,058 located internationally.

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