Guidewire Software, Inc. ownership disclosure: Baron Capital Group and related filers report beneficial ownership of 6,591,114 shares of common stock, representing 7.79% of the class as reported. The filing attributes 6,501,720 shares of shared voting power and 6,591,114 shares of shared dispositive power.
The filing identifies Baron Capital Group, BAMCO, BCM and Ronald Baron as reporting persons and states the shares are held for advisory clients; BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of BCG and Ronald Baron controls BCG.
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Insights
Baron group holds a meaningful 7.79% stake in Guidewire.
The filing states 6,591,114 shares beneficially owned with 6,501,720 shared voting power and shared dispositive power equal to 6,591,114. The stake is reported under advisory relationships, indicating holdings on behalf of clients rather than direct personal holdings.
Key dependencies include client mandates and portfolio rebalancing; subsequent filings will show changes in holdings. Cash‑flow treatment is not described in the excerpt.
Filing clarifies control relationships across related entities and the reporting chain.
The report notes BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of Baron Capital Group and that Ronald Baron controls BCG. Item 6 states advisory clients have the right to dividends/proceeds, and no single client is known to exceed 5% under the filing's knowledge statement.
Watch for future amendments or Form 13D/13G updates if activism or coordinated group action is indicated; timing not provided here.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:6,591,114 sharesPercent of class:7.79%Shared voting power:6,501,720 shares+1 more
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 6,591,114"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 6,591,114.00"
advisory clientsfinancial
"The advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 13)
Guidewire Software, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
40171V100
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
40171V100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BAMCO INC /NY/
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,785,278.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,874,672.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,874,672.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.94 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
40171V100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Baron Capital Group, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
6,501,720.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,591,114.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,591,114.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.79 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
40171V100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Baron Capital Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
716,442.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
716,442.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
716,442.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.85 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
40171V100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Ronald Baron
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
6,501,720.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,591,114.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,591,114.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.79 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Guidewire Software, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
970 Park Pl, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Baron Capital Group, Inc. ("BCG"),
BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO"),
Baron Capital Management, Inc. ("BCM"),
Ronald Baron
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
767 Fifth Avenue, 49th Floor,
New York, NY 10153
(c)
Citizenship:
BCG, BAMCO and BCM are New York corporations. Ronald Baron is a citizen of the United States.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
40171V100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
6,591,114
(b)
Percent of class:
7.79 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
6,501,720
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6,591,114
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Issuer's common stock in their accounts. To the best of the Filing Persons' knowledge, no such person has such interest relating to more than 5% of the outstanding class of securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of BCG. Ronald Baron owns a controlling interest in BCG.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Please see Item 3.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
BAMCO INC /NY/
Signature:
/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:
Chairman and CEO
Date:
05/15/2026
Baron Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:
Chairman and CEO
Date:
05/15/2026
Baron Capital Management, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:
Chairman and CEO
Date:
05/15/2026
Ronald Baron
Signature:
/s/ Ronald Baron
Name/Title:
Individually
Date:
05/15/2026
Comments accompanying signature: Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
What stake does Baron Capital report in Guidewire (GWRE)?
Baron Capital Group and related filers report beneficial ownership of 6,591,114 shares, equal to 7.79% of Guidewire's common stock. The filing lists 6,501,720 shares with shared voting power and 6,591,114 with shared dispositive power.
Who are the reporting persons on the Guidewire (GWRE) 13G/A?
The filing names Baron Capital Group, Inc., BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc. and Ronald Baron as reporting persons and states BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of Baron Capital Group.
Does the Guidewire filing say these shares are held for clients?
Yes. Item 6 states the advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the shares in their accounts, per the filing's disclosure about advisory-client holdings.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported by the Baron group for GWRE?
The filing reports 0 shares of sole voting or sole dispositive power, 6,501,720 shares of shared voting power, and 6,591,114 shares of shared dispositive power, per Item 4 in the filing.
