CRNCTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Cerence, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — +45.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cerence, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (96): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (8): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRNC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +45.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $8.00 → $9.00 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Needham | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Nov 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 July 2024 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRNC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Cerence, Inc. returned −31.5% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Cerence, Inc. has a market value of $364.6M and an enterprise value of $424.0M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $309.5M. The latest quarter grew 11.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$15.4M, a −5.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.36.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $78.6M, after $6.1M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 493.5×; forward P/E: 10.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Cerence, Inc. employs 1,300 people — $238K of revenue per employee.
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A transcript of Cerence Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call was published on Seeking Alpha, presenting the company's quarterly earnings discussion and management commentary.
Why it matters — A CRNC watcher would care because the transcript provides insight into the company's latest quarterly results and management's outlook as conveyed during the earnings call.
Cerence (CRNC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share and up from $0.09 per share in the same quarter a year ago. The company also topped revenue estimates for the quarter.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals stronger-than-expected financial performance for Cerence, which a CRNC watcher would note when assessing the company's recent results.
Cerence Inc. announced it will release its fiscal third quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, on August 6, 2026, at 4:05pm ET.
Why it matters — CRNC watchers will be able to assess the company's financial performance for the June 2026 quarter when the results are published on August 6.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Cerence, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $11, with estimates ranging from $9 to $12. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Cerence, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cerence, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Cerence, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +45.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cerence, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cerence, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRNC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $12 over the next 12 months.
Cerence, Inc. returned -31.5% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cerence Inc. is a software company focused on conversational artificial intelligence for the mobility and transportation market.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". A transcript of Cerence Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call was published on Seeking Alpha, presenting the company's quarterly earnings discussion and management commentary.
Cerence Inc. is a software company focused on conversational artificial intelligence for the mobility and transportation market. Cerence develops voice-enabled and multimodal AI solutions that help drivers and passengers interact with vehicles through natural language, hands-free controls, and personalized digital assistants. Its offerings include core AI technologies, embedded automotive software, cloud-connected services, and professional services for automakers and tier 1 suppliers. The company serves global automobile manufacturers and adjacent transportation and technology partners, supporting in-car experiences across infotainment, navigation, communication, and vehicle access functions. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Cerence Inc. plays a specialized role in the automotive software ecosystem by supplying human-machine interface tools that make vehicles more connected, intuitive, and responsive.
CEO Mr. Brian Matthew Krzanich · 1,300 employees · United States · https://www.cerence.com
