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Cerence Inc.

CRNC

Cerence is a leading provider of conversational and agentic AI solutions, specializing in voice-powered interfaces for the automotive and transportation industries.

Market cap
$374.61M+1.5%
Revenue$302.1M+18.8%
Net income-$19.6M+94.2%
Free cash flow$75.1M+98.8%
EPS (diluted)-$0.45+94.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$70.1M
EPS estimate$0.20

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$64.2M-17.7%
Gross profit$47.3M-21.4%
Operating income-$2.4M-114%
Net income$1.7M-92.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.04-91.3%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$108.3M-7.8%
Total debt$187.5M-32.2%
Total equity$158.5M+6.2%
Total assets$617.0M-7.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$14.1M-8.8%
CapEx$482.0K-79.4%
Free cash flow$13.6M+3.8%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$374.61M+1.5%
Enterprise value$453.89M-16.9%
P/S1.2×-0.4×

Profitability

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Gross margin78.3%+8.0pp
Operating margin8%+4.1pp
Net margin-6.5%-3.2pp
FCF margin24.8%+10.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-12.8%-6.0pp
Debt / equity1.2×-0.7×
Current ratio1.9×+0.4×

Segments

By geography

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Other Asia Pacific$18.1M-25.9%
Other Europe, Middle East and Africa$7.3M+29.7%
Other Americas$262.0K-41.8%

By product

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Connected services$15.3M+21.0%
Professional services$11.3M-18.7%

Competitors

Profile

Cerence is a leading provider of conversational and agentic AI solutions, specializing in voice-powered interfaces for the automotive and transportation industries. The company delivers a white-label software platform that enables original equipment manufacturers to create branded, highly customized virtual assistants. Its core value proposition lies in a hybrid edge-to-cloud architecture that combines high-performance embedded software with the intelligence and flexibility of cloud-connected services.

Competitive position

Cerence is a dominant market leader in the automotive voice assistant space, with its technology integrated into approximately 52% of all cars shipped globally in fiscal year 2025.

GeographiesGlobal, North America, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsAutomotive Manufacturers, Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers, Consumer Electronics Manufacturers
Business modelB2B, Subscription SaaS, Perpetual Licensing, Professional Services
SuppliersCloud infrastructure providers, Semiconductor manufacturers, Data center operators
CustomersAutomobile Manufacturers, Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers, Truck and Two-wheeled vehicle OEMs, Consumer electronics companies
Listed2019
Employees1.7K
CEOBrian Matthew Krzanich
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Cerence Inc.'s market cap?
Cerence Inc. (CRNC) has a market capitalization of $374.6M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Cerence Inc.'s revenue and profitability?
Cerence Inc. generated $302.1M in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $19.6M, representing a net margin of -6.5%. Gross margin stands at 78.3%, with free cash flow of $75.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Cerence Inc.'s competitors?
Cerence Inc.'s key competitors include SoundHound AI, Google, Amazon, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Cerence Inc. partner with?
Cerence Inc.'s notable partners include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, and others.
Where is Cerence Inc. headquartered?
Cerence Inc. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,700 people. It has been publicly traded since 2019.