Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE)

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.

Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) is down 22.9% since the beginning of the year. At $155 per share, GWRE is trading 43.1% below its 52-week high of $273. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GWRE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,486.

Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) has returned -22.88% so far this year and -28.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GWRE has returned 9.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 2012, GWRE's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Mar 2012 with a return of +36.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2026 at -30.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GWRE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 5, 2025 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 5, 2020 at -16.8%.

Guidewire Software, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.09%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 26, 2012.

• This stock captured 128.80% of S&P 500 Index gains and 115.23% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GWRE ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Guidewire Software, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Guidewire Software, Inc. was 60.28%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. Recovery took 397 trading sessions.

The current Guidewire Software, Inc. drawdown is 40.81%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Guidewire Software, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Guidewire Software, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.