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CRNC
Cerence Inc.
$10.98
+13.31%
$496.2M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$496.2M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (55%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$57.2M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 0 sells
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CRNC — 59.5% short (1.3M / 2.3M)
Short: 1,341,835 | Exempt: 2,180 | TRF Vol: 2,254,880 | Short Ratio: 59.5% | Off-exchange volume (da
Mar 10, 2026
Press
Cerence AI and Vivoka expanded their strategic partnership to deliver embedded, multi-lingual voice AI solutions for ind
Impact 4/10
Feb 12, 2026
Insider
Matus Kristi Ann sold 12,968 shares
Director @ $0.0100 ($129.68)
Feb 12, 2026
Insider
DAVIS DOUGLAS LEE sold 12,968 shares
Director @ $0.0100 ($129.68)
Feb 12, 2026
Insider
Klevorn Marcy S sold 12,968 shares
Director @ $0.0100 ($129.68)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — ADD
724,578 shares ($7.7M)
Inst.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP — DOUBLED
138,834 shares ($1.5M)
Price Targets
$10.75
-2.1% upside
Hold
Current $10.98
Low $9.00
Median $11.00
High $12.00
4 analysts
$9.00
$12.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
4Buy
5Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | INITIATE | Overweight |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold → Hold |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.20 ▼ -1.0% | $0.13 — $0.22 | 68% YoY | 5 |
| Next Q | $0.20 ▲ +4.2% | $0.16 — $0.23 | 261% YoY | 5 |
| Current FY | $0.71 ▲ +3.2% | $0.58 — $0.80 | 35% YoY | 5 |
| Next FY | $0.77 ▲ +1.8% | $0.35 — $1.31 | 8% YoY | 5 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $35.8M | — |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $9.7M | DOUBLED |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $7.7M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $1.5M | DOUBLED |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $1.3M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Matus Kristi | A | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | DAVIS DOUGLAS | A | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Klevorn Marcy | A | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Harris Marion | A | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Budnik Marianne | A | $129.68 |
8 institutional holders with $57.2M total value (5,350,014 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, TWO, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 3,350,626 | $35.8M | 62.6% | — |
| 2 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 908,353 | $9.7M | 17.0% | DOUBLED +457.8% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 724,578 | $7.7M | 13.5% | ADD +48.1% |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 138,834 | $1.5M | 2.6% | DOUBLED +112.8% |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 125,420 | $1.3M | 2.3% | TRIM -28.1% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 80,019 | $855.4K | 1.5% | ADD +34.5% |
| 7 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 11,968 | $127.9K | 0.2% | NEW |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 10,216 | $109.2K | 0.2% | TRIM -48.8% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 489,368 | 724,578 | +48.1% | $7.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 65,250 | 138,834 | +112.8% | $1.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 11,968 | — | $127.9K | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 143,952 | 802,981 | +457.8% | $10.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 665,650 | 489,368 | -26.5% | $6.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 89,716 | 186,638 | +108.0% | $2.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 48,041 | 64,616 | +34.5% | $805.1K | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 311,117 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 1,029,590 | 665,650 | -35.3% | $6.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 144,017 | 311,117 | +116.0% | $3.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 82,176 | 143,952 | +75.2% | $1.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | NEAR_EXIT | 422,725 | 89,716 | -78.8% | $916.0K | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 68,619 | 48,041 | -30.0% | $490.5K | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 15,904 | 8,145 | -48.8% | $83.2K | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 560,104 | 891,103 | +59.1% | $7.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 144,614 | 422,725 | +192.3% | $3.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 212,838 | 144,017 | -32.3% | $1.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | TRIM | 177,990 | 127,974 | -28.1% | $1.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 590,375 | 82,176 | -86.1% | $649.2K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 66,007 | 15,904 | -75.9% | $125.6K | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 625,837 | 844,678 | +35.0% | $6.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 324,995 | 560,104 | +72.3% | $4.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 41,820 | 89,477 | +114.0% | $702.4K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 223,757 | — | $704.8K | 2024-Q3 |
5 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Matus Kristi Ann | Director | A | 12,968 | $0.0100 | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | DAVIS DOUGLAS LEE | Director | A | 12,968 | $0.0100 | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Klevorn Marcy S | Director | A | 12,968 | $0.0100 | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Harris Marion | Director | A | 12,968 | $0.0100 | $129.68 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Budnik Marianne | Director | A | 12,968 | $0.0100 | $129.68 |
No SEC filing reports analyzed yet. Reports are generated when new filings are detected and processed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (55% buy). Based on 11 analysts: 2 strong buy, 4 buy, 5 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$10.75 mean target
-2.1% upside
Hold (2.60)
$9.00 Low
$12.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $10.98 |
| Target Low | $9.00 |
| Target Mean | $10.75 |
| Target Median | $11.00 |
| Target High | $12.00 |
| # Analysts | 4 |
| Recommendation | Hold (2.60) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.20 | $0.13 | $0.22 | 67.8% | -1.0% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | 12.6% | 5 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.20 | $0.16 | $0.23 | 261.0% | +4.2% | 3↑ 0↓ | $0.1B | 9.2% | 5 |
| Current FY 2026-09-30 |
$0.71 | $0.58 | $0.80 | 34.7% | +3.2% | 2↑ 3↓ | $0.3B | 25.3% | 5 |
| Next FY 2027-09-30 |
$0.77 | $0.35 | $1.31 | 7.9% | +1.8% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.3B | -7.4% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.196 | |
| 7d ago | $0.198 | -0.002 |
| 30d ago | $0.198 | -0.002 |
| 60d ago | $0.203 | -0.007 |
| 90d ago | $0.203 | -0.007 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | INITIATE | — | Overweight |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0% |
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May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CRNC — 59.5% short (1.3M / 2.3M)
Short: 1,341,835 | Exempt: 2,180 | TRF Vol: 2,254,880 | Short Ratio: 59.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
other
Cerence AI to Participate in TD Cowen 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
Cerence AI will participate in the TD Cowen 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York City.
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
CRNC Q2 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-07
May 5, 2026
other
Cerence AI Files Complaint with the International Trade Commission Against Amazon
Cerence Inc. today announced the filing of a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Amazon.com, Inc.
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
CRNC Q2 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-05
Mar 10, 2026
contract
Cerence and Vivoka Expand Collaboration to Deliver Embedded Voice AI for Industrial Markets Worldwide
Cerence AI and Vivoka announced an expanded strategic partnership to bring advanced, multi-lingual embedded voice AI to industrial markets.