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Cerence Inc (MX:CRNC)
NASDAQ:CRNC

Cerence (CRNC) Price & Analysis

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CRNC Stock Chart & Stats

$173.00
-$1.00(-0.57%)
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained free cash flow near $75M TTM and raised FCF guidance indicate durable internal funding for R&D, product integration, and debt servicing. Reliable cash conversion supports reinvestment into platform improvements and reduces short-term financing risk for multi-year OEM ramps.
High Gross And Improving Operating MarginsVery high gross margins reflect software licensing and edge/cloud mix with low incremental costs, showing structural pricing power. Positive EBIT margin demonstrates operating leverage as revenue stabilizes, supporting sustainable profitability as production volumes and recurring services scale.
Large Customer Footprint, Backlog And Strategic Product WinsBroad OEM penetration (~50% of production), a near‑$1B multi‑year backlog, and GenAI/XUI production wins provide multi-year revenue visibility and durable competitive moat. Growing connected services and billings signal expanding recurring revenue that reduces reliance on timing-sensitive fixed licenses.
Bears Say
Revenue Volatility From Fixed License TimingMaterial swings in fixed license recognition create lumpy revenue and make near-term top-line forecasting unreliable. Given per-vehicle and contract-timing economics, this volatility can obscure demand trends, complicate resource planning and pressure operating cadence across several quarters.
Elevated Leverage Despite ImprovementMeaningful debt relative to equity limits financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity risks. Even with improvement, leverage constrains capital allocation choices and increases the importance of consistent cash generation to service debt while funding growth investments.
Higher OpEx Baseline And Legal/IP CostsA higher structural OpEx baseline from reduced R&D capitalization combined with ongoing IP enforcement costs pressures operating margins and free cash flow. Persistent legal expenses and lower capitalized investment can slow margin recovery and consume cash that might otherwise fund commercial expansion.

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 $240.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Cerence Inc’s market cap?
    Cerence Inc’s market cap is $6.67B.
      When is Cerence Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Cerence Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 16 days.
        How were Cerence Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Cerence Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $3.274 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.381 by $0.893.
          Is Cerence Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Cerence Inc’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 3.41.
              How many shares outstanding does Cerence Inc have?
              Cerence Inc has 45,187,810 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Cerence Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Cerence Inc reported an EPS of $3.274 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.381. 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?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    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.

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