Guidewire Software Shares Sold by Artisan Partners

Institutional investor reduces stake in tech company

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, a major institutional investor, has reduced its holdings in Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) by 11.9% in the third quarter. The fund now owns approximately 1.56% of the technology company's stock, down from a previous stake of around 1.76%.

Why it matters

Guidewire Software is a leading provider of core systems software for property and casualty (P&C) insurers. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in investor sentiment and provide insights into the company's performance and outlook.

The details

According to a regulatory filing, Artisan Partners sold 180,151 shares of Guidewire Software during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 1,327,795 shares. The move comes as Guidewire's stock price has declined from its 52-week high of $272.60, trading around $144 per share as of the most recent close.

  • Artisan Partners sold the shares in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Guidewire Software's stock price has fallen from a 52-week high of $272.60 to around $144 per share as of the most recent close.

The players

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership

A major institutional investment management firm that has reduced its stake in Guidewire Software.

Guidewire Software, Inc.

A leading provider of core systems software for property and casualty (P&C) insurers.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Artisan Partners' stake in Guidewire Software could signal broader investor concerns about the company's performance or outlook, though the reasons behind the sell-off are not entirely clear. Investors will likely continue to monitor Guidewire's stock price and any further changes in institutional ownership.