Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) Stock Forecast
GWRE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.31 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $213.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +26.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.36
- 52-week range
- $102.69 – $254.23
GWRE analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GWRE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GWRE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.72 | $0.48 | $1.10 | $0.66 | +9.8% | 15 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.07 | $0.84 | $1.32 | $1.17 | −8.2% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.19 | $3.30 | $4.86 | $3.43 | +22.1% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.35 | $4.32 | $6.10 | $4.19 | +27.6% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GWRE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $376.3M | $374.7M | $381.4M | +13.1% | 16 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $418.6M | $411.9M | $426.1M | +16.6% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.72B | $1.71B | $1.73B | +16.5% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.99B | $1.96B | $2.04B | +15.7% | 16 |
GWRE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GWRE revenue: reported and forecast
GWRE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.80 | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | −9.5% | 0 up · 9 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | +2.6% | 6 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.10 | $4.09 | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 | +2.1% | 9 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.13 | $5.06 | $5.34 | $5.35 | $5.35 | +4.2% | 8 up · 3 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.
GWRE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GWRE beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from GWRE
16 analysts cover Guidewire Software; their consensus rating is buy (4.31 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $213.29, 26.3% above the latest close of $168.86. Analysts expect earnings of $4.19 per share for FY2027, +22.1% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $5.35 per share on revenue of $2.0 billion. Guidewire Software beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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GWRE forecast FAQ
What is Guidewire Software's price target?
The average analyst price target for Guidewire Software is $213.29, 26.3% above the latest close of $168.86.
Is Guidewire Software a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Guidewire Software, 8 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Guidewire Software's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.19 per share for FY2027 (range $3.30 to $4.86); for FY2028 the estimate is $5.35.
What is Guidewire Software's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.7 billion, growth of 16.5%; for FY2028 it is $2.0 billion.
When does Guidewire Software report earnings?
Guidewire Software is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 2, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.36.
Does Guidewire Software usually beat earnings estimates?
Guidewire Software reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.