Shares of Guidewire Software (GWRE) jumped 7.28% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the release of the company's impressive third-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. The property and casualty insurance software provider significantly outperformed analyst expectations, driving investor enthusiasm.
Guidewire reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.88 for the quarter, nearly doubling the consensus estimate of $0.46. This represents a substantial 238.46% increase from the $0.26 per share reported in the same period last year. The company's revenue also showed strong growth, reaching $293.5 million, up 22% year-over-year, although it fell short of the $332.05 million analyst forecast.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Guidewire provided an optimistic outlook for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025. The company projects Q4 revenue between $332 million and $340 million, in line with analyst expectations. For the full year, Guidewire anticipates total revenue in the range of $1,178 million to $1,186 million, surpassing the FactSet analyst consensus of $1.17 billion.
Investors were particularly encouraged by Guidewire's success in its cloud business, with the company securing 17 cloud deals during the quarter. This performance underscores the growing demand for Guidewire's cloud-based insurance software solutions and bodes well for the company's future growth prospects in the rapidly evolving insurtech sector.