Clearwater Analytics Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has secured a major partnership with Germany's largest public insurer, Versicherungskammer Group. The German insurer has selected Clearwater's platform to modernize its middle, back office, and risk functions following a comprehensive operating model review initiated in 2024.

The partnership will provide Versicherungskammer with real-time advanced data analytics through Clearwater's cloud-based platform, which combines technology from recent acquisitions Enfusion and Beacon. The solution offers comprehensive investment data management, risk assessment, performance tracking, accounting, and reporting capabilities through a unified system that serves over 2,400 clients worldwide, including more than 700 insurance customers.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) announced that HG Re Ltd. has chosen their investment management technology platform to enhance performance measurement and risk analytics capabilities. The implementation will provide HG Re with advanced tools for data-driven investment decisions and improved portfolio oversight. The solution offers real-time access to portfolio insights including risk assessment, performance attribution, shock analysis, and scenario modeling. This move will reduce HG Re's dependence on custodial and external service providers while streamlining operations. HG Re's CFO Gerhard Lubbe emphasized the importance of sophisticated capabilities in managing risk effectively in today's dynamic market environment. Clearwater's President of Risk and Alternative Assets, Kirat Singh, noted a growing trend among global clients seeking advanced technology solutions for deeper risk and performance insights.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) announced a significant corporate governance change as all Class C and Class D Common Stock shares, which carried 10 votes each, were automatically converted to Class B and Class A Common Stock shares with 1 vote each. This conversion was triggered by Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) selling approximately 14.1 million shares, reducing their ownership to about 1.7% of total outstanding stock. Previous investors Permira and Warburg Pincus had already sold their IPO-related shares. The transition marks Clearwater's evolution from a private equity-backed company since 2016 to a broadly held public company in the Russell 3000, now operating under a more equitable one-share-one-vote structure.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has secured Pool Re, the UK's terrorism reinsurer managing £7.2 billion in assets, as a client for its investment management platform. Following a 2024 tender process, Pool Re implemented Clearwater's platform as its Investment Accounting Book of Record and expanded its use to include advanced risk analytics. The platform streamlines Pool Re's investment operations by integrating complex investment data, compliance, and risk calculations into a single automated solution. Key features include sophisticated risk assessment through scenario analysis, data-driven decision making, automated reporting, and integrated performance measurement. The partnership aims to enhance Pool Re's ability to manage investment risk exposure and support its mission of providing financial protection to the UK economy against terrorism risks.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has released its 2025 Insurance Investment Outsourcing Report, revealing record-breaking figures in the insurance investment industry. The report shows unaffiliated general account insurance assets under management (AUM) reached $4.5 trillion, marking a 24% year-over-year increase. Investment consultant assets under advisement grew to $2 trillion.

Notable findings include a dramatic 34% YoY growth in private asset AUM to $800 billion, up from less than $50 billion a decade ago. The report identifies three key trends: expansion in private asset classes, continued importance of multi-asset class portfolios, and increasing demand for technology-driven solutions, with over 80% of managers now providing customized portfolio reporting and analytics.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has announced a new partnership with Danish pension provider Norli Liv & Pension to modernize their investment operations. The partnership will provide Norli with a consolidated view of all in-house and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) managed holdings across public and private asset classes.

Through Clearwater's single instance, multi-tenant platform, Norli will eliminate multiple legacy platforms, reduce manual work, and accelerate monthly close processes. The platform offers enhanced investment transparency, automated workflows, and regulatory compliance support through audit-ready reporting. The solution's scalability will help Norli adapt to Danish regulatory reporting requirements in real time.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) announced an expanded partnership with Wayne Cooperative Insurance to include performance attribution and risk analytics capabilities. Building on their existing investment accounting and reporting platform relationship, Wayne Cooperative will now leverage Clearwater's advanced scenario simulations to assess potential market events, including interest rate shifts, credit spread changes, and foreign exchange volatility.

The enhanced partnership will enable Wayne Cooperative's investment team to identify high-performing securities and explore new asset classes while maintaining appropriate risk controls. The company's Chief Investment Officer, Jeffrey Rice, emphasized the importance of sophisticated risk and scenario analysis functionality in navigating changing markets. Clearwater's Chief Revenue Officer, Scott Erickson, highlighted how these advanced capabilities will help Wayne Cooperative better manage risk while uncovering growth opportunities.

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) has completed its acquisition of Beacon Platform, enhancing its investment management technology capabilities. The strategic move combines Beacon's risk analytics with Clearwater's existing platform, following recent acquisitions of Enfusion and Blackstone's Bistro platform.

The unified platform will deliver comprehensive investment lifecycle management, from trading and compliance to accounting and regulatory reporting. Key features include:

• Cross-asset risk modeling
• Real-time analytics
• Scenario modeling
• Custom development environments

The integration aims to eliminate silos between front, middle, and back office operations, providing real-time data and transparency for institutional investors. Notable clients using Beacon's infrastructure include PIMCO and Blackstone. Former Beacon CEO Kirat Singh joins Clearwater as President of Risk & Performance.

Clearwater Analytics reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with record quarterly revenue of $126.9 million, up 24% year-over-year. The company achieved an Annualized Recurring Revenue of $493.9 million, representing 23% growth, alongside a 98% gross revenue retention rate and 114% net revenue retention rate.

Key financial highlights include net income of $6.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $45.1 million, up 40% year-over-year. The company's gross margins reached 78.9%, approaching their 80% target ahead of schedule, while R&D spend decreased to 21.6% of revenue.

Notably, Clearwater completed strategic acquisitions of Beacon, Enfusion, and Blackstone's Bistro platform. The company provided guidance for Q2 2025 with expected revenue of $129 million and full-year 2025 consolidated revenue projection of $720-728 million, representing ~59-61% growth. The platform now supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally.