Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE)
Number of days of payables
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | ||
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| Payables turnover | 15.64 | 14.88 | 16.79 | 12.95 | 26.11 | 16.94 | 18.57 | 21.82 | 12.91 | 13.20 | 12.48 | 11.23 | 10.94 | 13.67 | 15.90 | 13.93 | 13.48 | 14.42 | 15.11 | 15.93 | |
| Number of days of payables | days | 23.34 | 24.53 | 21.74 | 28.19 | 13.98 | 21.55 | 19.66 | 16.73 | 28.27 | 27.65 | 29.25 | 32.49 | 33.38 | 26.70 | 22.95 | 26.20 | 27.08 | 25.32 | 24.16 | 22.91 |
July 31, 2025 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 15.64
= 23.34
The analysis of Guidewire Software Inc.'s days payable outstanding (DPO) indicates notable fluctuations over the observed period. Starting at approximately 22.91 days as of October 31, 2020, the figure increased gradually, reaching a peak of 33.38 days by July 31, 2022. This upward trend suggests a lengthening of the payment cycle, potentially reflecting strategic credit terms negotiation or cash flow management practices aimed at conserving liquidity.
Subsequently, there was a slight decline to 32.49 days by October 31, 2022, followed by minor adjustments in the subsequent quarters. Notably, a significant reduction occurred by October 31, 2024, when the number of payables days decreased sharply to 16.73 days from previous levels exceeding 28 days, indicating a possible shift towards more prompt payments or improved vendor payment policies.
In the most recent periods, the DPO slightly increased again to 28.19 days as of October 31, 2024, but this remains below earlier peaks, reflecting a relatively shorter payables cycle compared to the 2021–2022 span. Overall, the data illustrates a pattern of moderate oscillations with periods of both extension and contraction in payable days, influenced by operational or strategic financial considerations. The trends suggest that Guidewire Software Inc. has adjusted its payment practices over time, possibly aligning with broader cash management objectives or vendor relationships.