Should I buy Guidewire Software (GWRE) stock or is it too late?

Guidewire Software · Information Technology · price $166

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Baird — 68% of its targets hit on this sector (91 calls tested). It aims for $235 (+42 %), call made on September 1, 2026, maturing on September 1, 2027 (43 d ago).

The 5 reliable analysts $215+30 %

The 8 other firms $215+30 %

How to read it: the 5 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 5 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $215 median. “The 8 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on Guidewire Software

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Stifel	80 %	+41.3 %	10	$200 +21%
DA Davidson	100 %	+35.2 %	12	$222 +34%
Oppenheimer	86 %	+32.0 %	14	$210 +27%
Baird	77 %	+25.8 %	13	$235 +42%
BTIG	80 %	+25.7 %	5	$220 +33%
RBC Capital	71 %	+21.1 %	14	$215 +30%
JP Morgan	67 %	+19.9 %	15	$258 +56%
Goldman Sachs	50 %	+13.5 %	10	$225 +36%

In short — Should you invest in Guidewire Software? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are overwhelmingly positive (86% buy, median target $215, i.e. +30%), and the most reliable on GWRE targets even higher. But the stock is volatile, it pays virtually no dividend. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

86% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
Median price target $215, i.e. +30% from the current price ($166).
The most reliable firm on GWRE, DA Davidson (100% hit rate, 12 scored calls), targets $222 (call made on October 2, 2026, maturing on October 2, 2027) (+34%) in its most recent call, and $250 (call made on December 1, 2025, maturing on December 1, 2026) (+51%) in the one coming due soonest.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 2 are neutral.
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.

The analyst consensus on GWRE

Median target $215 (+30%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy1286%

Hold214%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.

Frequently asked questions

Should you invest in Guidewire Software now?

We won't decide for you. The facts: 86% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $215 (+30%), and DA Davidson (most reliable on GWRE, 100%) targets $222. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.

Is it too late to invest in Guidewire Software?

Not according to analysts: the median target ($215) is still +30% above the current price ($166) (most reliable on GWRE: DA Davidson, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.

Is Guidewire Software still worth investing in?

It depends on the gap between the price ($166) and its estimated value: analysts target $215 on median (+30%), with 86% buys (most reliable on GWRE: DA Davidson, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on GWRE and the cautions above. Information, not advice.

What's the main risk in buying GWRE?

The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 2 are neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full Guidewire Software profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).