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Guidewire(GWRE) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-03-08 03:24
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $800 million, exceeding expectations [12] - Total revenue for the quarter was $241 million, with subscription and support revenue largely in line with expectations [12] - Subscription and support gross margin improved by 8 percentage points year-over-year to 65% [5][22] - Overall gross margin increased to 63% compared to 57% a year ago [16][22] - Operating profit was $26 million, better than expected due to cloud efficiency and lower operating expenses [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 11 cloud deals in the quarter, including 10 InsuranceSuite cloud deals [1] - Services revenue was lower than expected, declining by approximately $12 million year-over-year due to partners taking the lead in cloud programs [7][14] - The company added three new insurers as customers, including a rapidly growing home insurance market entrant [2] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand for its cloud platform and insurance applications, particularly in the Americas and Europe [9][74] - The partner ecosystem expanded significantly, with 24,000 consultants now certified in the Guidewire SI ecosystem, a 33% increase year-over-year [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to a model where the majority of implementation revenue is delivered by its SI ecosystem, aiming for services revenue to be less than 20% of total revenue [6] - The focus is on improving cloud operations efficiency and driving cloud margins, with a target of achieving $1 billion in ARR [5][19] - The company is investing in its SI partner ecosystem to ensure capacity as the industry adopts cloud solutions [5][19] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business outlook, citing strong sales momentum and a robust pipeline for the second half of the year [29][30] - The company anticipates total revenue for fiscal year 2024 to be between $957 million and $967 million, with a downward adjustment in services revenue expectations [18][19] - Management emphasized that the current increase in insurance premiums is healthy for the industry and supports the company's growth [52][53] Other Important Information - The company is working to improve the efficiency of its cloud platform and has nearly 70% of its cloud customers in production [4] - Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $69 million, benefiting from better-than-expected collections [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Visibility into the pipeline and second half outlook - Management feels confident about the business, citing strong win rates and a solid pipeline for the second half of the year [29][30] Question: SI partnerships and their performance - Management noted broad-based interest from various SIs in expanding their cloud offerings, without specifying individual partners [33][34] Question: Adoption of cloud and services revenue impact - Management acknowledged a shift towards partners leading cloud programs, which has resulted in lower services revenue but is part of a strategic transition [14][19] Question: Impact of increased insurance premiums - Management confirmed that rising premiums create a tailwind for the company, as pricing is based on direct written premiums [52] Question: Growth of the Guidewire marketplace and adoption trends - Management reported an uptick in adoption of marketplace applications, with ongoing efforts to enhance customer confidence in these solutions [44][45] Question: Long-term margin profile expectations - Management expects services margins to return to low double-digit levels as the transition progresses [68] Question: Progress in cloud deals and fiscal year expectations - Management expressed satisfaction with cloud progress and the overall sales activity, indicating a strong start to the fiscal year [92][93]
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-03-07 23:58
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ______________________________________________________________ (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commiss ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-03-07 21:21
Exhibit 99.1 Guidewire Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results SAN MATEO, Calif., March 7, 2024 - Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024. "Our strong performance in the second quarter was marked by eleven cloud deals, including a healthy mix of migrations, expansions, and net-new customers," said Mike Rosenbaum, chief executive officer, Guidewire. "The enthusiasm and interest we've seen around Guidewire Cloud Platform is ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-12-08 01:39
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Gross profit for Q1 was $121 million, representing 46% year-over-year growth [56] - Overall gross margin was 58%, up from 42% a year ago [56] - Subscription and support gross margin was 65%, compared to 49% a year ago [56] - Services gross margin turned positive at 10%, up from negative 9% a year ago [77] - ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) finished at $770 million, above the high end of the outlook [76] - Total revenue for Q1 was $207 million, exceeding expectations due to higher subscription and support revenue [76] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - Seven cloud deals were closed in Q1, including six for InsuranceSuite Cloud [71] - Four InsuranceSuite migrations were completed, including the first Japan-based insurer to commit to the full suite in the cloud [71] - HazardHub was adopted by a Florida-based property insurer, showcasing its proprietary hazard risk scoring and seamless integration with InsuranceNow [72] - Nine more go-lives were achieved in the quarter, with leading SIs like Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, and PwC achieving cloud migration certifications [52] Market Data and Key Metrics - The company sees significant potential in international markets, particularly in Japan, where a second customer committed to a full suite cloud implementation [129] - California's regulatory changes in risk modeling are expected to drive demand for analytics solutions like HazardHub, which could also boost cloud adoption [134][165] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focused on increasing ARR and the subscription mix of the business, expanding gross margins, and driving greater cash flow from operations [55] - Guidewire Cloud Platform is advancing steadily, with the ninth release (Ins Brook) delivering greater functionality in digital analytics, data, and pricing [50] - The company is nurturing an ecosystem of partners, including SIs and solution providers, to drive sustained activity and greater value from the platform [72] - Competitive win rates and close rates have remained stable, supporting growth projections and the ability to address the overall insurance market [19] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the momentum of the business, citing strong Q1 results and a positive start to the year [69][70] - The company expects Q2 ARR to finish between $793 million and $798 million, with total revenue projected between $237 million and $243 million [80] - Management highlighted the importance of agility in the insurance industry, particularly as risk changes faster, and how Guidewire Cloud Platform supports this need [17] - The company is optimistic about the long-term opportunity in data and analytics, leveraging its position as a core systems provider to drive real-time analysis and decision-making [51] Other Important Information - The company announced a partnership with Swiss Re, which is expected to enhance data sharing and risk assessment capabilities [37][38] - A small services reorganization in early Q2 resulted in a one-time charge of approximately $2.5 million [60] - The company is exploring the use of generative AI to accelerate migrations and improve developer productivity [122][95] Summary of Q&A Session Question: How is the company thinking about carrier appetite for cloud modernization today versus a year ago? - Management noted growing confidence in the stability of operating conditions and the company's ability to deliver successful cloud projects, which has driven stronger deal activity [113] Question: Can you provide more detail on the $2.5 million services reorganization? - The reorganization was aimed at rightsizing the services organization as partners take on more implementation work, improving scalability and services margins [164] Question: How might California's regulatory changes impact demand for analytics and cloud adoption? - Management sees the changes as a positive development, with solutions like HazardHub expected to play a significant role in improving risk modeling and driving cloud interest [134][165] Question: What is the outlook for Q2 and the rest of the fiscal year? - The company expects Q2 ARR to be between $793 million and $798 million, with total revenue projected between $237 million and $243 million [80] - Management remains confident in the pipeline and expects continued momentum in cloud deals and migrations [86]
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-12-07 23:40
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ______________________________________________________________ (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Guidewire Software, Inc. (Exact name of reg ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-09-18 20:15
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________________________ FORM 10-K ________________________________________ (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number: 001-35394 ____________________________ ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-09-08 01:01
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call September 7, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Alex Hughes - Vice President, Investor Relations Mike Rosenbaum - Chief Executive Officer Jeff Cooper - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dylan Becker - William Blair Kevin Kumar - Goldman Sachs Parker Lane - Stifel Matt VanVliet - BTIG Ken Wong - Oppenheimer David Unger - Wells Fargo Michael Funk - Bank of America Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Guidewire Fourth ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-06-02 01:41
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call June 1, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Alex Hughes - VP, IR Mike Rosenbaum - CEO Jeff Cooper - CFO Conference Call Participants Dylan Becker - William Blair Peter Heckmann - D.A. Davidson Kevin Kumar - Goldman Sachs Ken Wong - Oppenheimer Rishi Jaluria - RBC Matt VanVliet - BTIG Joe Vruwink - Robert W. Baird Michael Turrin - Wells Fargo Parker Lane - Stifel Operator Greetings, and welcome to Guidewire's Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Fina ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-06-01 22:12
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ______________________________________________________________ (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commissio ...
Guidewire(GWRE) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-07 03:59
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call March 6, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Alex Hughes - VP, IR Mike Rosenbaum - CEO Jeff Cooper - CFO Conference Call Participants Dylan Becker - William Blair Kevin Kumar - Goldman Sachs Rishi Jaluria - RBC Ken Wong - Oppenheimer Matt VanVliet - BTIG Joe Vruwink - Baird Michael Turrin - Wells Fargo Tyler Radke - Citi Operator Greetings. Welcome to Guidewire's Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, ...