Guidewire Software, Inc.

Guidewire Software, Inc. Earnings Recaps

GWRE Information Technology 1 recap
Q2 2026 Mar 6, 2026

Guidewire's Q2 Fiscal 2026 results show robust performance, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increasing by 22%, highlighting strong customer demand and commitment across its cloud offerings.

Key takeaways
  • Closed 15 InsuranceSuite Cloud deals and 2 InsuranceNow deals, reflecting consistent market traction.
  • Secured a major win with one of Canada's largest private insurers, representing over $8 billion in direct written premium.
  • Gross ARR retention rates exceed 99% for existing InsuranceSuite and InsuranceNow customers, underscoring strong customer satisfaction.
  • Notable long-term agreement with Aviva U.K. to migrate its entire operations to the Guidewire Cloud Platform, indicating significant customer investment in modernization.
  • Increasing urgency for insurers to adopt generative AI is driving momentum for newer cloud solutions, further enhancing growth prospects.