Cerence

Cerence, Inc. builds automotive cognitive assistance solutions to power natural and intuitive interactions between automobiles, drivers and passengers, and the broader digital world. It also engages in the sale of software licenses and cloud-connected services. The company was founded on October 1, 2019 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

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Cerence surpasses Q1 expectations, eyes future automotive trends for growth

Cerence delivered a strong Q1 performance, exceeding guidance and showcasing strength in core auto business and connected services.
While facing challenges with semiconductor shortages, the company remains focused on innovation, cost savings, and driving long-term sustainable growth.
Investors are keen on underlying metrics reflecting growth potential and are optimistic about future revenue opportunities from evolving automotive trends.
Cerence's strategic focus on execution, innovation, and competitiveness positions it well for continued success and growth in the market.

Cerence beats Q2 revenue expectations, focuses on AI innovation

Cerence delivered a strong performance in Q2, exceeding revenue guidance and demonstrating operational excellence. While facing challenges in certain revenue segments, the company's strategic wins and focus on AI technologies present promising opportunities for growth. Cerence's financial position remains solid, with healthy cash flow and a strong balance sheet.

Cerence reports solid Q3 performance, eyes growth through AI innovation

Cerence delivered strong Q3 results with revenue meeting guidance and notable profitability metrics. The company's focus on AI innovation, global market expansion, and debt restructuring positions it for growth. Strategic wins and emphasis on new business underscore long-term success strategies.

Cerence surpasses Q4 revenue expectations, navigates strategic shifts

Cerence's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, with a strong revenue outlook for FY '24.
Strategic wins in automotive and generative AI space position Cerence for future growth.
Challenges in fixed contracts and revenue stabilization require strategic adjustments.
Opportunities lie in product diversification, upselling, and process improvements for growth.

Cerence surpasses Q1 revenue expectations, eyes growth through strategic partnerships

Cerence's Q1 2024 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing strong revenue and profitability metrics.
Strategic partnerships with industry leaders and market traction in key regions highlight Cerence's competitive edge.
While challenges like revenue guidance and market dynamics persist, Cerence's focus on innovation and global presence bode well for future growth.

Cerence (CRNC) surpasses Q2 revenue targets, eyes growth opportunities

Cerence (CRNC) demonstrated resilience in Q2 with revenue exceeding expectations and a focus on core automotive business strengthening.
While facing challenges such as backlog reduction and revenue fluctuations, the company remains agile and anticipates growth opportunities.
Strategic initiatives, financial stability, and market adaptability position Cerence (CRNC) for sustainable growth and market leadership in the AI automotive sector.

Cerence beats Q4 revenue targets and aims for profitability in 2025

Cerence delivered strong financial performance in Q4 2024, exceeding revenue and EBITDA expectations.
The company's focus on innovation, cost reduction, and profitability sets a positive trajectory for fiscal year 2025.
Challenges lie in returning to profitability and maintaining market momentum amidst competition and disruptions.
Opportunities for growth exist through operational streamlining, new product offerings, and revenue expansion strategies.

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Cerence, Inc. engages in building artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants for the mobility and transportation market. Its products include core technologies, apps and multi-modality, audio AI, adjacent markets, professional services and platform developers. The company was founded on October 1, 2019 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI” or “the Company”), a global leader in AI for transportation, today announced that, in light of its current cash position and outlook for future cash generation, the Company entered into privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “Notes”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase approximately $27 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes from such holders at a cash repurchase price equal to 98.5% of their principal amount, together with the accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the date of repurchase.

Cerence Announces Repurchase of $27 Million of 3% Senior Notes Due 2025

Cerence stock benefits from strong AI advancements and growing clientele despite automotive market challenges.

Cerence Stock Rises 151% in a Month: Is There More Room to Run?

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global industry leader in AI for transportation, today announced that, in connection with Antonio (“Tony”) Rodriquez's recent appointment as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective November 29, 2024, the Company granted Mr. Rodriquez 313,283 time-based restricted stock units and 313,283 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on each of October 1, 2025, October 1, 2026, and October 1, 2027, in each case subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The performance-based restricted stock units will be earned based on the achievement of the Company's performance metrics for each of fiscal year 2025, 2026 and 2027 with one-third of the total performance-based restricted stock units eligible to be earned for each fiscal year, subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through such vesting date. All of these awards were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Rodriquez entering into employment with the Company pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.

Cerence AI Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global industry leader in AI for transportation, today announced that it has appointed Antonio (“Tony”) Rodriquez as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 29, 2024.

Cerence AI Names Tony Rodriquez as Chief Financial Officer

Cerence NASDAQ: CRNC is an AI stock that has burst onto the radar of many investors lately. Since its latest earnings release on Nov. 21, shares have skyrocketed 155% as of the Nov. 25 close.

Cerence Up 155% in 2 Days: SoundHound AI's Fierce Competitor

Cerence's fiscal fourth-quarter performance benefits from strong AI progress and customer wins despite a decline in end markets and weak fiscal 2025 guidance.

CRNC Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates: Will FY25 Outlook Drag Shares Down?

Cerence Inc.'s stock is undervalued at 10x forward free cash flow despite a turbulent past and a 60% decline in 2024. The company's AI-driven in-car voice solutions, trusted by major automakers, and cost reductions position it for improved financial performance. Cerence's free cash flow is projected to double in fiscal 2025, with the potential to reach $30 million in fiscal 2026.

Cerence Earnings: The Worst Could Be Behind It

Cerence shares have more than doubled since its Q4 earnings were released. While growth is expected to remain muted next year, margins are expected to be solid, coupled with strong FCF generation. Cerence's balance sheet remains vulnerable, with $90 million in debt due in the coming year.

Cerence Stock: Persistent Risks Remain Despite Positive Q4 Earnings Results

Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 21, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Brian Krzanich - CEO Tony Rodriquez - Interim CFO Conference Call Participants Jeff Van Rhee - Craig-Hallum Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Nicholas Doyle - Needham & Company Aman Gupta - Goldman Sachs Operator Good day, and welcome to Cerence's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Cerence (CRNC) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.32. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago.

Cerence (CRNC) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Q4 Revenue exceeds high end of guidance; positive cash flow from operations of $6.1 million. Transformation plan on track to deliver net annualized cost savings of $35-$40 million.

Cerence Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

CRNC's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results are likely to suffer from sluggish demand among automotive OEMs.

Cerence Q4 Earnings Loom: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold CRNC Stock?

BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today introduced CaLLM™ Edge, its pioneering, automotive-grade, embedded small language model (SLM).

Cerence Introduces Pioneering Embedded Small Language Model, Purpose-Built for Automotive

CRNC's shares ride on an expanding clientele and a strong partner network. However, stiff competition and stretched valuation are concerns.

Cerence Rises 19% in a Month: How Should Investors Play CRNC Stock?

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (the “Company”), AI for a world in motion, today announced that, in connection with Brian Krzanich's recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer and President effective October 7, 2024, the Company granted Mr. Krzanich an initial equity award with a target aggregate value of $6 million, based on the average closing price of the Company's common stock over the trailing 20 trading days ending on the date of grant. Such award consists of 1,038,062 time-based restricted stock units and a target of 1,038,062 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on each of October 7, 2025, October 7, 2026, and October 7, 2027, in each case subject to Mr. Krzanich's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The performance-based restricted stock units will be earned based on the achievement of Company performance metrics during the three fiscal-year period ending on September 30, 2027, subject to Mr. Krzanich's continued service with the Company through the date that the Company publicly issues its earnings release for fiscal year 2027. All of these awards were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Krzanich entering into employment with the Company pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.

Cerence Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Cerence (CRNC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

Cerence (CRNC) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum

The chief executive of Cerence has stepped down and will be succeeded by Brian Krzanich, the former chief of Intel and CDK Global.

Cerence Names Ex-Intel Chief Krzanich CEO

Cerence Inc. today announced that Brian Krzanich has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Cerence Appoints Brian Krzanich as Chief Executive Officer

On September 30, 2024, Vanguard Group Inc executed a significant transaction involving the shares of Cerence Inc (CRNC, Financial), a key player in the software industry. The firm reduced its holdings by 868,183 shares, resulting in a new total of 3,112,214 shares.

Vanguard Group Inc's Strategic Reduction in Cerence Inc Holdings

Cerence (CRNC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Cerence (CRNC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

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CRNC's shares struggle due to stiff competition in the automotive sector. However, its expanding partner base and client expansion efforts show promise.

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Cerence's shares are driven by a growing client base, a strong portfolio, and a robust network of automotive industry partners.

Cerence Stock Surges 15.3% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock?

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