Guidewire Software Reports Fiscal Q4/FY2026 Results; CAO to Retire

What Happened

• Guidewire Software, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 3, 2026, and issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2026.
• On September 1, 2026, David Peterson notified Guidewire of his intent to retire as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective November 4, 2026. The company said his retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices. The company expects CFO Jeff Cooper to assume the duties of principal accounting officer upon Mr. Peterson’s retirement, subject to board appointment.

Key Details

• Press release announcing results dated September 3, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1).
• Financial results cover the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2026.
• David Peterson’s retirement effective November 4, 2026; not related to any disagreement with the company.
• Jeff Cooper, Guidewire’s Chief Financial Officer, is expected to become the principal accounting officer when Mr. Peterson retires (pending formal board action).

Why It Matters

• The earnings release provides the latest quarterly and full-year financial performance (revenue, earnings, guidance), which investors should review in the attached press release to assess business trends and outlook.
• The CAO retirement is a material leadership change for accounting and reporting; the CFO stepping into the principal accounting officer role suggests continuity in financial oversight and reduces transition uncertainty in the near term.
• No disagreement with management was reported, which is a positive signal about the nature of the departure. Investors should read the press release for the specific financial figures and any forward-looking commentary.