Beating Expectations and Forecasting Growth

  • Guidewire Software shares rose after beating market expectations for its fourth quarter
  • Net income increased to $16.8 million from $12.2 million last year
  • Total revenue rose 8% to $291.5 million, beating market expectations of $283.8 million
  • Subscription and support revenue up 29% to $151.8 million
  • Revenue forecast for Q1 fiscal 2025: $251-$257 million
  • Revenue forecast for fiscal 2025: $1.14-$1.15 billion

Guidewire Software’s shares surged after the company reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results and provided a revenue outlook for fiscal 2025 in line with market views. The insurance software provider posted net income of $16.8 million, up from $12.2 million last year, and total revenue increased by 8% to $291.5 million, surpassing expectations of $283.8 million. Subscription and support revenue grew 29% to $151.8 million. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Guidewire expects revenue between $251-$257 million, while forecasting a range of $1.14-$1.15 billion for the entire year, in line with market expectations.

Factuality Level: 9
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Public Companies: Guidewire Software (GWRE)
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Financial Markets Impacted: Guidewire Software’s stock price
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Move Size: 7.7%
Sector: Technology
Direction: Up
Magnitude: Large
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