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Jan 31

Guidewire Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Guidewire reported strong Q2 2025 results, surpassing expectations in revenue and ARR.

Key Takeaways

Guidewire's total revenue for Q2 2025 reached $289.5 million, up 20% year-over-year. Subscription and support revenue grew 35% to $177.8 million, while license revenue declined 10% to $63.7 million. Services revenue increased 26% to $47.9 million. ARR reached $918.1 million. GAAP income from operations was $11.7 million, compared to a GAAP operating loss of $12.4 million in Q2 2024. Net loss was $37.3 million, translating to a GAAP EPS of -$0.45, while non-GAAP net income was $43.9 million, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.51.

Total revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $289.5 million.

Subscription and support revenue surged 35%, reaching $177.8 million.

GAAP income from operations was $11.7 million, reversing a prior-year loss.

Non-GAAP EPS rose to $0.51, compared to $0.46 in Q2 2024.

Total Revenue
$290M
Previous year: $241M
+20.2%
EPS
$0.51
Previous year: $0.46
+10.9%
ARR
$918M
Previous year: $800M
+14.8%
Gross Profit
$179M
Previous year: $142M
+25.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$697M
Previous year: $350M
+99.3%
Free Cash Flow
$82.3M
Previous year: $73.2M
+12.4%
Total Assets
$2.54B
Previous year: $2.01B
+26.3%

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Forward Guidance

Guidewire expects continued ARR and revenue growth in Q3 and full-year 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Ending ARR projected between $942M and $947M for Q3 2025.
  • Total Q3 revenue expected between $283M and $289M.
  • Non-GAAP operating income forecasted between $36M and $42M.
  • Full-year ARR guidance raised to $1B - $1.01B.
  • Full-year revenue guidance increased to $1.164B - $1.174B.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP operating income for Q3 could be as low as -$4M.
  • Potential for continued GAAP net losses due to operating expenses.
  • Debt retirement costs may impact profitability in future quarters.
  • Ongoing macroeconomic challenges could affect sales cycles.
  • License revenue may continue to decline amid subscription model shift.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income