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    Earnings call· Apr 2026(Q3 FY26)

    Guidewire Software Q3 FY26 earnings call GWRE

    Jun 4, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Guidewire Q3 FY26 — Strong Revenue and Profitability, Building Pipeline Momentum

    Guidewire delivered strong Q3 FY26 results with revenue and profitability exceeding expectations, driven by robust cloud demand and new product traction. While ARR growth was solid at 19%, some deals slipped, yet pipeline momentum for Q4 and beyond remains strong, particularly for new offerings like ProNavigator and PricingCenter. The company emphasizes its central role in insurance modernization and AI operationalization, accelerating customer migrations and expanding its addressable market.

    Highlights

    5

    • Total revenue grew 27% year-over-year to $373 million, exceeding the high end of outlook.

    • Non-GAAP operating profit reached $78 million, finishing ahead of expectations.

    • Subscription and support revenue increased 35% year-over-year to $245 million.

    • The company secured 11 cloud wins, including 2 net new core system wins and 5 ProNavigator deals.

    • Operating cash flow for the quarter was $61 million.

    Concerns

    1

    • ARR finished within the guidance range at $1.147 billion, growing 19% year-over-year, but a couple of anticipated deals did not close in the quarter due to timing.

    Guidance & targets

    12
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year FY26 ARR
    $1.229 billion to $1.237 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Total Revenue
    $1.46 billion and $1.47 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Subscription and Support Revenue
    $963 million and $969 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Services Revenue
    approximately $270 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Subscription and Support Gross Margin
    approximately 74%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Services Gross Margin
    approximately 14%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Overall Gross Margin
    67%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 GAAP Operating Income
    $124 million and $134 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Non-GAAP Operating Income
    $314 million and $324 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Stock-based Compensation
    approximately $182 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 Cash Flow from Operations
    $365 million and $380 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY26 CapEx
    $30 million and $35 million
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

    3
    Cash, cash equivalents and investments
    $1.15 billion
    Q3 FY26 end

    Balance at the end of the quarter.

    Shares repurchased
    1.7 million
    Q3 FY26

    Shares repurchased during the quarter at an average price of $147.07 per share.

    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $241 million
    Q3 FY26 end

    Remaining amount on the share repurchase authorization put in place towards the end of Q2.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Revenue growth$373 millionUSD
    Arr net new arr$1.147 billionUSD
    Pricing model mixBasis points-based
    Large deal new logo metrics11deals
    Operating FCF margin rule of 4066%%
    Ai product adoption monetization5insurers
    Headcount internal ai productivity35%%

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    ARR$1.147 billionQ3 FY26 end

    up 19% year-over-year

    Finished within guidance range.

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Developer Assistantmilestone
    Palisades releaseupdate

    Deals & partnerships

    7
    Auto Club of Southern Californiacustomer contract7-year extension

    Signed a 7-year extension and DWP expansion for InsuranceSuite on Guidewire Cloud Platform, alongside a significant new sale of ProNavigator. This investment supports long-term growth and incorporates AI-driven capabilities.

    U.K. insurer (part of a global insurance group)customer contract

    Selected ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform as part of a broader modernization initiative to simplify and accelerate its technology roadmap.

    Bradesco Seguroscustomer contract

    A large strategic net new win in Brazil, selecting Guidewire Cloud Platform to consolidate and modernize a significant legacy footprint, focusing on improving product velocity and accelerating speed to market.

    Large U.S. insurercustomer contract

    Selected PolicyCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform within a commercial insurance entity.

    Oklahoma Farm Bureaucustomer contract

    First U.S. win for PricingCenter, selected to become more nimble in pricing and rating, reduce IT and operational friction costs, and accelerate speed to market.

    Multiple insurerscustomer contract

    ProNavigator was adopted by 5 insurers, including 2 regional mutual insurers, a farm and ranch focused P&C carrier, and a workers' compensation insurer, in addition to Auto Club of Southern California.

    Shane Cassidyleadership transition

    Shane Cassidy is joining Guidewire starting today and will formally assume Chief Commercial Officer responsibilities after the end of Q4 FY26, succeeding David Laker. Shane was previously EVP of Global Insurance at Capgemini.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Deal timing impacting quarterly ARRQ3 FY26

    A couple of anticipated deals did not close in Q3, resulting in ARR finishing within the guidance range but potentially below internal expectations.

    Mitigation: Strong pipeline building for Q4, with confidence in execution and achieving full-year targets. Management views this as a natural dynamic for a business with large, discrete deals.

    Higher subcontractor expensesQ3 FY26

    Partially offset strong utilization rates in services gross margin.

    Mitigation: Used to ensure sufficient capacity for the demand experienced in services.

    Slower hiringQ3 FY26

    Operating expenses benefited from some slow hiring.

    Mitigation: Partially due to longer time to fill roles and the company being more measured about future headcount growth due to productivity gains from AI tooling.

    Q&A highlights

    8

    What caused the deal timing issues in Q3, how broad was it, and how should we think about its impact on Q4, given historical predictability?

    Mike Rosenbaum stated that deal timing issues are not unusual for a company with a small number of large, discrete deals, and that 19% ARR growth was solid. He expressed high confidence in Q4 due to a strong and building pipeline, especially with new products like PricingCenter and ProNavigator. Jeff Cooper added that Q3 faced a meaningful headwind from ARR backlog, but Q4 has strong pipeline visibility and backlog flow-out, informing their confidence in the guide.

    “No, we have a tremendous amount of pipeline and expect -- we have to execute, but we expect a very strong Q4. The situation in Q3 with respect to deal timing, honestly, isn't that unusual.”

    asked by Adam Hotchkiss · answered by Mike Rosenbaum

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Cloud Adoption & Modernization Momentum

    Guidewire achieved 11 cloud deals in Q3 FY26, including 2 net new core system wins and 5 ProNavigator deals, underscoring strong progress in core system modernization globally. Key transactions included a 7-year extension and DWP expansion with Auto Club of Southern California, a UK insurer adopting ClaimCenter, a significant net new win with Bradesco Seguros in Brazil, and a large US insurer selecting PolicyCenter. These transformational modernizations represent a durable long-term opportunity for the company.

    02

    Traction in New Offerings: ProNavigator and PricingCenter

    The company reported increasing adoption of its newer platform offerings, with three PricingCenter wins, including its first US win with Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and five ProNavigator adoptions by various insurers. These products are enhancing Guidewire's overall value proposition and generating excitement within the sales organization due to their shorter sales cycles compared to traditional core system modernizations. This momentum is expected to contribute meaningfully to future bookings.

    03

    AI Integration and Productivity Gains

    Guidewire's platform is strategically positioned to operationalize AI in the insurance industry by providing trusted data and workflows. The company is observing significant and measurable productivity gains internally and across its partner ecosystem through the use of Agentic development tools. These tools are accelerating delivery and implementation timelines, which is anticipated to expand Guidewire's addressable market by reducing the time, cost, and complexity associated with modernization efforts.

    04

    Developer Ecosystem and Platform Gravity

    The recent Developer Summit in Bangalore, India, attracted 3,000 attendees, doubling the prior year's participation, highlighting strong engagement within Guidewire's developer community. The event showcased the platform's extensive AI capabilities, demonstrating how frontier models and tools like Claude Code can be integrated with Guidewire's stack to accelerate workflow, integration, and new product development. This fosters a productivity 'tsunami' across the ecosystem.

    05

    Sales Leadership Transition

    David Laker, Chief Commercial Officer, will transition to a new role focused on strategic partners and initiatives by the end of the fiscal year. Shane Cassidy, formerly Executive Vice President of Global Insurance at Capgemini, has joined Guidewire as his successor, effective immediately. This transition aims to ensure continuity and build upon the established sales discipline and execution, with Shane formally assuming CCO responsibilities after Q4.

    06

    Strong Financial Model Performance

    Guidewire's financial model demonstrated strength in Q3 FY26, with total revenue growing 27% year-over-year, coupled with robust margin and cash flow dynamics. Fully ramped ARR continues to outpace overall ARR growth, which management views as a strong indicator of a solid foundation for durable growth in fiscal year 2027 and beyond. The company is confident in its market position and demand environment.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.