Cerence Inc.(CRNC)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosCerence Inc. (CRNC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
the company's inability to generate sustained GAAP profitability, evidenced by a $944.0M accumulated deficit, combined with high operational volatility, warrants extreme caution despite a forward P/E of 14.94.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.15vs $0.21-28.6% | $64Mvs $61M+5.5% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.99vs $0.12+760.9% | $115Mvs $114M+0.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $0.06vs $0.66+109.1% | $61Mvs $62M-1.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.34+126.5% | $62Mvs $55M+12.5% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Cerence Inc. (CRNC)
Cerence Inc. is undergoing structural change, driving significant operating leverage and positioning the company for robust earnings growth. Cost reductions have reset the expense base, enabling each 1% revenue increase to generate a 9%+ rise in operating income. With new OEM wins like BYD and improved cash flow, CRNC's profitability inflection point appears sustainable and scalable.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Cerence Inc. (CRNC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.31 | $465.7M | -23.98 | -24.05% | -7.43% | -12.83% | — | |
| $6.64 | $2.87B | -191.91 | 99.45% | -91.84% | -40.15% | — | |
| $130.60 | $17.89B | 5856.50 | 2.72% | 3.46% | 2.79% | — | |
| $7.71 | $2.11B | -58.20 | 17.18% | -21.78% | -26.68% | — | |
| $1.89 | $999.33K | -0.01 | -82.47% | -140.37% | — | — | |
| $388.84 | $2.89T | 28.51 | 14.93% | 39.34% | 33.13% | — |
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 7, 2026·SEC
Feb 18, 2026·SEC
Feb 4, 2026·SEC
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Cerence Inc. (CRNC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) reported $302.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 43% increase from $211.1M in 2016.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) saw revenue decline by 24.0% over the past year.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) reported a net loss of $19.6M for fiscal year 2025.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -12.8%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) generated $75.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
