Guidewire Authorizes New $500 Million Share Repurchase Program

The latest announcement is out from Guidewire ( (GWRE) ).

On January 8, 2026, Guidewire Software, Inc. announced that it had completed the share repurchase program authorized in September 2022 and that its board of directors had immediately approved a new share repurchase program authorizing buybacks of up to $500 million of its common stock. The company said repurchases under the new authorization may be executed in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or other methods, at management’s discretion and subject to market conditions, and may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the board at any time. Guidewire expects to fund the repurchases with existing cash and cash equivalents, working capital, or operating cash flow; as of October 31, 2025, it held $1.4093 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments and had fully utilized the remaining $138.2 million under the prior repurchase authorization, underscoring a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining a substantial liquidity cushion.

The most recent analyst rating on (GWRE) stock is a Buy with a $250.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Guidewire stock, see the GWRE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GWRE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GWRE is a Neutral.

Guidewire’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call outcomes, reflecting robust growth in ARR and revenue. However, technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation. The absence of a dividend yield further impacts the valuation score. Despite these challenges, the positive outlook from the earnings call and shareholder support provide a balanced view.

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More about Guidewire

Guidewire Software, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based industry platform for property and casualty (P&C) insurers, offering core systems that leverage data and analytics, digital capabilities, and artificial intelligence. Serving more than 570 insurers in 43 countries, the company focuses on enabling insurers to engage customers, innovate, and grow efficiently, supported by a large R&D organization, systems integrator partner ecosystem, and a marketplace of partner applications for integration, localization, and innovation.

Average Trading Volume: 875,737

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $15.98B

Learn more about GWRE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.