At the time of writing, Guidewire Software Inc [GWRE] stock is trading at $174.47, up 1.45%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The GWRE shares have gain 1.98% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 0.43%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Guidewire Software Inc [NYSE: GWRE] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on February 01, 2024, when Raymond James initiated its Outperform rating and assigned the stock a price target of $125. Previously, Wells Fargo upgraded its rating to Overweight on December 20, 2023. On December 08, 2023, Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating and revised its price target to $115 on the stock. Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating to a Outperform and increased its price target to $117 on November 14, 2023. Wells Fargo upgraded its rating to a Equal Weight and raised its price target to $85 on August 31, 2023. Stifel upgraded its rating to Buy for this stock on June 27, 2023, and upped its price target to $85. In a note dated January 23, 2023, Goldman initiated an Buy rating and provided a target price of $88 on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of Guidewire Software Inc fluctuated between $107.00 and $209.15. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $180.57 within the next 12 months. Guidewire Software Inc [NYSE: GWRE] shares were valued at $174.47 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 3.5% based on the average GWRE price forecast.
Analyzing the GWRE fundamentals
According to Guidewire Software Inc [NYSE:GWRE], the company’s sales were 1.04B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 26.76% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.61% with Operating Profit Margin at -0.02%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.01%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.03%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.01, Equity is 0.02 and Total Capital is -0.01. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.78.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 173.45 points at the first support level, and at 172.43 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 175.88, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 177.29.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Guidewire Software Inc [NYSE:GWRE] has a current ratio of 2.63. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 2.63, and the Cash Ratio is 1.34. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 14.07, the price to book ratio is 11.49 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 493.55.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Cooper Jeffrey Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, that happened on Jan 15 ’25 when 300.0 shares were sold. Chief Admin Officer, Gen Couns, King James Winston completed a deal on Jan 15 ’25 to sell 270.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director KELLER MICHAEL C sold 1939.0 shares on Jan 15 ’25.
