Guidewire software CAO Peterson sells $249k in shares

Published 23/09/2025, 00:32
Guidewire software CAO Peterson sells $249k in shares

Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Chief Accounting Officer David Franklin Peterson sold 1,000 shares of company stock on September 18, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a price of $249.86, for a total transaction value of $249,860. The transaction comes as Guidewire, now valued at $20.77 billion, has seen its stock surge 27.7% over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently trades at premium valuation multiples, with analyst price targets ranging from $160 to $305.

Following the transaction, Peterson directly owns 13,164 shares of Guidewire Software. The sale was executed automatically under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2024. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.77, indicating robust liquidity. Subscribers can access detailed insider trading patterns and 15+ additional ProTips for deeper analysis of GWRE’s investment potential.

In other recent news, Guidewire’s fiscal fourth-quarter results have caught the attention of several major financial firms. Oppenheimer raised its price target for the company to $300, citing strong cloud growth and impressive performance in annual recurring revenue (ARR), which reached $1,032 million, surpassing consensus estimates. This growth was fueled by 19 cloud deals, including significant agreements with tier-one clients like Liberty Mutual. Raymond James also increased its price target to $275, praising Guidewire’s record bookings and 22% year-over-year ARR growth. Meanwhile, DA Davidson adjusted its price target to $250, acknowledging the company’s strong performance across revenue and non-GAAP operating income metrics.

Goldman Sachs reiterated its Buy rating on Guidewire, highlighting potential growth from migrating a substantial portion of its customer base from on-premise to cloud-based services. Oppenheimer maintained its Outperform rating, expressing confidence in the company’s growth projections, which have been revised upwards. These developments indicate a positive outlook for Guidewire as it continues to expand its cloud offerings and secure significant deals with major clients.

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