CRNC Stock Chart & Stats
$173.00
-$1.00(-0.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$173.00
-$1.00(-0.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$105.00 - $234.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$6.93B
Enterprise Value$599.91
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$127.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$187.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.25
Next Earnings
Nov 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.36
Shares Outstanding45,230,255
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)3.57
Price to Sales (P/S)2.14
P/FCF Ratio11.49
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$170.34Price Target Upside-1.54% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)12.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, materially positive operating and free cash flow plus higher FCF guidance improve financial flexibility. With $128M cash and authorized buyback, the company can fund R&D, support ramps or repurchase shares without relying on new debt, cushioning execution risk amid cyclical auto volumes.
High And Expanding Gross MarginsVery high gross margins (~79%) reflect scalable software/edge licensing economics and product mix (fixed licenses, cloud services). Such structural margin strength supports durable profitability as volumes scale and provides buffer for margin convertibility even if certain license streams fluctuate.
Recurring Services And Commercialized XUI Design WinsGrowth in recurring connected services and production xUI deployments turns one-time license work into more predictable, annuity-like revenue. Large OEM design wins (e.g., Stellantis) and 100k cars in production increase long-term revenue visibility and support higher lifetime value per vehicle.
Bears Say
Leverage Above EquityA capital structure with debt exceeding equity reduces flexibility to absorb cyclical auto downturns or pursue opportunistic M&A. Higher leverage increases interest and covenant risk, making the company more sensitive to cash flow swings despite recent FCF improvement and modest debt reductions from FY2024 levels.
Inconsistent Bottom-line ProfitabilityWhile EBITDA and gross margins recovered, TTM net losses persist after large prior-year write-downs and costs. Inconsistent GAAP profitability constrains retained earnings accumulation, weakens ROE, and may limit investor confidence and long-term executive capital allocation without sustained positive net income.
Revenue Timing Tied To OEM Production And Licensing SeasonalityBusiness depends on OEM production cycles and per-vehicle recognition, creating lumpy, timing-sensitive revenue. Fixed license absence in Q4 and delayed ramp of design wins mean near-term results can understate longer-term potential, complicating forecasting and stressing working capital during transitions.
Cerence News
CRNC FAQ
What was Cerence Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cerence Inc lowest stock price was $105.00 and its highest was $234.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Cerence Inc’s market cap?
Cerence Inc’s market cap is $6.93B.
When is Cerence Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cerence Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 23, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Cerence Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Cerence Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $3.668 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.342 by $0.326.
Is Cerence Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cerence Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Cerence Inc pay dividends?
Cerence Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cerence Inc’s EPS estimate?
Cerence Inc’s EPS estimate is 3.57.
How many shares outstanding does Cerence Inc have?
Cerence Inc has 45,230,255 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cerence Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cerence Inc reported an EPS of $3.668 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.342. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cerence Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:CRNC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Cerence Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$170.34 (-1.54% Downside)
$170.34 (-1.54% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CRNC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cerence Inc
Cerence Inc. specializes in developing and providing AI-driven virtual assistants tailored for the global mobility and transportation industry. The company's diverse portfolio includes both embedded (edge) software components and cloud-based solutions, along with relevant development toolkits, applications, and professional services to facilitate virtual assistant coexistence. These offerings are powered by sophisticated conversational artificial intelligence technologies, encompassing capabilities such as advanced speech recognition, natural language understanding, speech signal enhancement, text-to-speech functionalities, and acoustic modeling. Cerence Inc. is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
CRNC Company Deck
CRNC Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated clear execution progress: double-digit revenue growth, strong margin and EBITDA expansion, robust free cash flow with upward guidance, recurring connected services growth (+20% YoY), xUI commercialization (100k cars) and new strategic wins (Stellantis, mobile work agent). Offsetting these positives are softer variable license and unit production (variable license -15% YoY; production -8% YoY), a decline in pro forma royalties (~-11.6%), and near-term seasonality that leads to lower Q4 revenue and compressed EBITDA guidance. Management emphasized that weak Q4 guidance is driven by timing and seasonality (no fixed license in Q4) rather than a change in underlying health, and positioned FY27 as a growth year powered by xUI, connected services and non-automotive expansion.View all MX:CRNC earnings summariesCRNC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$170.34
▼(-1.54% Downside)