Guidewire Software Analysts Increase Their Forecasts Following Q2 Results
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) reported Q2 results with adjusted earnings of 46 cents per share, surpassing estimates of 23 cents. However, its quarterly sales of $240.897 million slightly missed expectations by $16,000. The company issued FY24 revenue guidance of $957 million to $967 million, below market estimates of $982.653 million. Despite the lower services revenue forecast, Guidewire's shares rose 1.5% to close at $116.93, following positive adjustments in price targets by JMP Securities and Wells Fargo.
March 08, 2024 | 1:22 pm
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Guidewire Software reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings but missed revenue forecasts slightly and issued lower FY24 revenue guidance. Despite this, shares rose 1.5% after analysts raised price targets.
The positive reaction in Guidewire Software's stock price, despite the mixed earnings report and lower future revenue guidance, suggests investor confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects. The adjustments in price targets by analysts further support this sentiment, indicating a belief in the company's value despite short-term challenges. The rise in stock price following the report reflects the market's focus on the positive earnings surprise and analyst endorsements over the slight revenue miss and cautious revenue outlook.
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