Cerence (CRNC)
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Cerence Inc. is a software company focused on artificial intelligence and voice-enabled technology for the automotive industry. Its products help drivers and passengers interact with vehicles through natural language, supporting functions such as navigation, media, climate controls, messaging, vehicle information and connected digital services. The company’s technology is designed for use in embedded systems inside the car as well as cloud-connected environments, an important distinction in an industry where reliability, latency, privacy and global language coverage all matter.
Cerence sells primarily to automobile manufacturers and their major tier-one suppliers, making it a business tied closely to vehicle production cycles, model launches and automakers’ software strategies. Its platform is used in infotainment systems and broader cockpit experiences, where carmakers seek to differentiate vehicles with branded assistants and increasingly sophisticated human-machine interfaces. The company also addresses newer mobility use cases, including electric vehicles, in-car commerce and connected services that can evolve after a vehicle is sold.
Revenue is generated through software licences, royalties, cloud-based services and related professional work. Because its customer base consists largely of global original equipment manufacturers, Cerence operates across major automotive regions, with a presence in the United States, Europe, Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific market. For investors, Cerence represents exposure to the shift from hardware-defined vehicles toward software-driven mobility, particularly the role of conversational AI and connected digital assistants in the modern car.
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- Market Cap
- 591.96M
- P/E
- —
- P/FCF
- 7.89
- P/S
- 1.96
- Enterprise Value
- 656.39M
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Prepackaged Software
- Address
- 25 MALL ROAD, SUITE 416, BURLINGTON, MA, 01803
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Cerence Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
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Cerence AI Partners with Arm to Deliver Enhanced LLM Capabilities at the Edge
Cerence AI Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Cerence Introduces Pioneering Embedded Small Language Model, Purpose-Built for Automotive
Cerence Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Cerence director Beaudoin sells $14,050 worth of shares By Investing.com - Investing.com
Cerence Announces Expanded Role for Chief Product Officer Nils Schanz - GlobeNewswire
Audi Selects Cerence Generative AI to Expand Capabilities of its In-Car Assistant
Cerence (CRNC) Expands Automotive Footprint With Chat Pro
Cerence Appoints Jennifer Salinas, SVP & General Counsel, to New Role of EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Cerence Names Tony Rodriquez as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Wall Street Breakfast: The Week Ahead
Compared to Estimates, Cerence (CRNC) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- Market Cap
Market cap is the total value of a company's shares, calculated by multiplying the stock price by the number of shares outstanding.
- 591.96M
- Enterprise Value
Enterprise value is the total value of a company, including its market cap, debt, and cash.
- 656.39M
- P/E
P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share.
- —
- P/B
P/B ratio compares a company's share price to its book value per share.
- 3.73
- P/S
P/S ratio compares a company's share price to its revenue per share.
- 1.96
- EV / EBITDA
EV/EBITDA measures a company's value compared to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
- 15.15
- EV / Sales
EV/Sales measures a company's value compared to its total revenue.
- 2.17
- EPS
- -0.43
- Dividend Yield
Dividend yield shows how much a company pays in dividends each year compared to its share price.
- 0%
- P/FCF
Price-to-free-cash-flow ratio compares a company's share price to the cash it generates after expenses and investments.
- 7.89
- P/CF
P/CF ratio compares a company's share price to the cash flow it generates from its operations.
- 6.69
- Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is the cash a company has left after covering operating costs and capital expenses.
- 75.07M
- ROE
ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profit.
- -12.39%
- ROA
ROA measures how effectively a company uses its assets to generate profit.
- -3.18%
- Debt / Equity
Debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total debt to its shareholders' equity.
- 1.09
- Current Ratio
Current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets.
- 1.9
- Quick Ratio
Quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using cash and other easily available assets.
- 1.9
- Cash
Cash ratio measures a company's ability to cover short-term debts using only cash and cash equivalents.
- 1.01
- Avg Volume
Average volume shows the average number of shares traded over the last 30 trading days, helping indicate liquidity.
- 1.15M
- Fundamentals Snapshot Price
Fundamentals snapshot price is the stock price used when calculating the company's financial ratios and metrics.
- 13.1
Income Statement
| Line Item | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 64.19M | 115.08M | 60.64M | 62.24M | 78.01M |
| Gross profit | 47.3M | 99.35M | 44M | 45.89M | 60.18M |
| Operating income | -2.44M | 29.31M | -1.76M | -948K | 17.35M |
| EBITDA | 474K | 39.29M | 949K | 2.62M | 23.53M |
| Net income | 1.67M | -5.24M | -13.36M | -2.72M | 21.66M |
| Basic EPS | 0.04 | -0.12 | -0.31 | -0.06 | 0.5 |
| Diluted EPS | 0.04 | -0.12 | -0.31 | -0.06 | 0.46 |
Balance Sheet
| Line Item | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 616.95M | 602.04M | 630.59M | 636.8M | 665.55M |
| Total liabilities | 458.41M | 451.6M | 479.92M | 481.13M | 516.28M |
| Total equity | 158.55M | 150.44M | 150.68M | 155.67M | 149.27M |
| Cash & equivalents | 108.26M | 92.13M | 84.02M | 73.67M | 117.37M |
| Current assets | 204.3M | 186.14M | 190.76M | 190.1M | 232.17M |
| Current liabilities | 107.33M | 99.24M | 101.19M | 107.57M | 157.89M |
Cash Flow
| Line Item | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 14.11M | 37.89M | 12.75M | 23.7M | 15.47M |
| Investing cash flow | 1.67M | -1.79M | -1.55M | -8.08M | -1.69M |
| Financing cash flow | 549K | -27.65M | 415K | -60.23M | -105K |
| Change in cash | 16.13M | 8.11M | 10.35M | -43.7M | 13.27M |
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| form 4 | Form 4 — Klevorn Marcy S | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — DAVIS DOUGLAS LEE | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Budnik Marianne | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Matus Kristi Ann | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 10-Q — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Rodriquez Antonio | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Salinas Jennifer | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Schanz Nils | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Mentz Christian | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Krzanich Brian M | View Filing | |
| edgar index | S-8 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | 8-K — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Schanz Nils | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Mentz Christian | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Rodriquez Antonio | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Salinas Jennifer | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Krzanich Brian M | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 10-K — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| ten k section | 10-K — risk_factors | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 8-K — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | SCHEDULE 13G/A — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Krzanich Brian M | View Filing | |
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| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 144 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Salinas Jennifer | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Schanz Nils | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Mentz Christian | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Rodriquez Antonio | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Salinas Jennifer | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Schanz Nils | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 8-K — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| eight k text | 8-K — 8-K | View Filing | |
| edgar index | 4 — Cerence Inc. | View Filing | |
| form 4 | Form 4 — Rodriquez Antonio | View Filing |