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CRNC Stock Forecast: Cerence, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$8.77
+5.99% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Cerence, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — +25.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$374.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
91/ 100
Median analyst target
$11
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$69.6M+11.8% y/y
Operating income$3.1M
Net income$1.5M
Free cash flow$19.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.4%
1M
+8.3%
YTD
−18.0%
1Y
−9.1%
From 52W high
−33.1%
From 52W low
+47.1%
$6
$13
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CRNC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
91/ 100

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
Growth
86
Quality
83
Value
82
Issuance
76
Revisions
73
Size
56
Momentum
29
Volatility
6

Accruals (96): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (6): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

CRNC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRNC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$6$8$10$12Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CRNCHigh $12Median $11Low $9

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
1 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $9Median $11High $12

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 May 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$8.00 → $9.00
2 Apr 2026Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesOverweight—
9 Feb 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
5 Feb 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
20 Nov 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
9 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
8 May 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 Apr 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
18 Mar 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
18 Feb 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
7 Feb 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
22 Jan 2025NeedhamUpgradeBuy—
16 Jan 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2024NeedhamReiteratesHold—
22 Nov 2024Craig-HallumMaintainsHold—
9 Aug 2024NeedhamReiteratesHold—
9 Aug 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
9 Aug 2024Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 July 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-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.

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Performance

CRNC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Cerence, Inc. returned −9.1% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CRNC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CRNCS&P 500

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Estimates

CRNC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Cerence, Inc. (CRNC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
493.5×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.7×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.8%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.8%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
76.0%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.5%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Net margin
−5.0%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−9.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cerence, Inc. (CRNC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Cerence, Inc. has a market value of $374.1M and an enterprise value of $423.1M.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 493.5×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Cerence, Inc. employs 1,300 people — $238K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CRNC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRNCCerence, Inc.$374.1M91
MFImF International Ltd.$376.3M8
AIOTPowerFleet, Inc.$370.5M28
LAWCS Disco, Inc.$331.6M76
RMNIRimini Street, Inc.$449.2M77
EGHT8x8, Inc.$294.4M94
ASURAsure Software, Inc.$293.9M89

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Cerence, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CRNC news & analysis

Cerence AI Named Growth and Innovation Index Leader in Frost Radar™ for AI-Powered In-Car Assistants

GlobeNewsWire · 19 Oct 2026positive

Cerence AI was named the Growth and Innovation Index Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for AI-Powered In-Car Assistants. The recognition centers on Cerence xUI®, its automotive AI platform for natural conversation, multi-agent orchestration, proactive assistance, and integration of new AI models and capabilities.

Why it matters — The recognition highlights Cerence’s in-car AI platform and its capabilities, developments relevant to CRNC watchers.

Cerence AI's Mobile Work Agent Selected as Automotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year in 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards

GlobeNewsWire · 15 Oct 2026positive

Cerence AI's Mobile Work Agent was named “Automotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year” in the 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. The production-ready solution provides secure, voice-first access to Microsoft 365 features in vehicles.

Why it matters — The award highlights recognition for a Cerence solution focused on secure in-vehicle productivity.

Cerence AI and Geely Advance Human-Machine Interaction Through Robotics Technology Services Partnership

GlobeNewsWire · 15 Oct 2026positive

Cerence AI and Geely are expanding their collaboration from intelligent cockpits into service robotics. They are showcasing the partnership internationally for the first time at the Paris Motor Show.

Why it matters — The collaboration highlights Cerence AI’s effort to extend its conversational AI technologies beyond automotive applications into robotics and physical AI.

Leading Indicators For The October Breakout Cycle

Seeking Alpha · 11 Oct 2026positive

The article argues that Q4 has historically produced outsized S&P 500 returns, particularly after midterm election years, and names CRNC among technology and other stocks it highlights as early breakout candidates with institutional interest and analyst targets.

Why it matters — CRNC watchers may note the article's inclusion of the company among potential breakout candidates, though the thesis is based on historical market patterns.

Cerence Announces Repurchase of $10 Million of 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2028

GlobeNewsWire · 26 Aug 2026positive

Cerence announced that it entered into privately negotiated transactions to repurchase $10 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 at a cash repurchase price of 92.75% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The company cited its current cash position and outlook for future cash generation as the basis for the move.

Why it matters — The repurchase reduces the company's outstanding convertible debt at a discount, which is relevant for investors monitoring Cerence's balance sheet and cash deployment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRNC stock

What is the CRNC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is CRNC stock a buy right now?

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. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRNC?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Cerence, Inc. ranks 91 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).

Will CRNC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +25.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cerence, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CRNC stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has CRNC stock performed over the past year?

Cerence, Inc. returned -9.1% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cerence, Inc. do?

Cerence Inc. is an AI software company focused on conversational and agentic AI for the mobility and transportation market.

What is the latest news on CRNC?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 19 Oct 2026): "Cerence AI Named Growth and Innovation Index Leader in Frost Radar™ for AI-Powered In-Car Assistants". Cerence AI was named the Growth and Innovation Index Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar™ for AI-Powered In-Car Assistants. The recognition centers on Cerence xUI®, its automotive AI platform for natural conversation, multi-agent orchestration, proactive assistance, and integration of new AI models and capabilities.

Company

About Cerence, Inc.

Cerence Inc. is an AI software company focused on conversational and agentic AI for the mobility and transportation market. Cerence Inc. develops voice-powered virtual assistants and related technologies that help automakers and transportation providers create branded in-vehicle experiences. Its offerings include conversational AI, generative AI, audio and communications AI, speech recognition, natural language understanding, text-to-speech, and cloud-connected services. The company also provides professional services that support design, integration, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of its solutions across vehicle programs. Cerence Inc. serves major automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers worldwide, with applications extending beyond cars to other forms of transportation. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Cerence Inc. plays an important role in the connected mobility market by enabling more intuitive interaction between people and vehicles.

CEO Mr. Brian Matthew Krzanich · 1,300 employees · United States · https://www.cerence.com