Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Stock Forecast
CRNC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.40 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $10.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $0.03
- 52-week range
- $5.96 – $13.10
CRNC analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CRNC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CRNC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.14 | $0.05 | $0.24 | $0.18 | −17.5% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.73 | $0.59 | $0.82 | $0.53 | +39.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.79 | $0.40 | $1.13 | $0.73 | +7.2% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CRNC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $69.8M | $63.2M | $73.2M | −39.4% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $312.7M | $311.7M | $313.6M | +24.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $288.9M | $280.6M | $300.2M | −7.6% | 5 |
CRNC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CRNC revenue: reported and forecast
CRNC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.14 | −27.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.73 | +3.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.79 | +2.5% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CRNC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CRNC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CRNC
5 analysts cover Cerence; their consensus rating is hold (3.40 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $10.75, 20.4% above the latest close of $8.93. Analysts expect earnings of $0.73 per share for FY2026, +39.0% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $0.79 per share on revenue of $288.9 million. Cerence beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CRNC forecast FAQ
What is Cerence's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cerence is $10.75, 20.4% above the latest close of $8.93.
Is Cerence a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Cerence, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cerence's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.73 per share for FY2026 (range $0.59 to $0.82); for FY2027 the estimate is $0.79.
What is Cerence's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $312.7 million, growth of 24.2%; for FY2027 it is $288.9 million.
When does Cerence report earnings?
Cerence is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 18, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.03.
Does Cerence usually beat earnings estimates?
Cerence reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.