BlackBerry Limited BB
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- $5.2B
- P/E
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Free account| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
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| 6.65 | 6.57 | 4.86 | 2.70 | 6.52 | 3.17 | 3.27 | 2.01 | 2.80 | 3.12 |
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| 12.36 | 14.55 | 10.29 | 9.69 | 28.77 | 9.49 | 5.75 | 4.06 | 6.24 | 13.59 |
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| 4,044 | 3,288 | 3,945 | 3,668 | 3,497 | 3,325 | 3,181 | 2,647 | 1,820 | 1,749 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1,309 | 932 | 904 | 1,040 | 893 | 718 | 656 | 759 | 535 | 549 |
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| 47.14% | 71.89% | 77.21% | 73.37% | 72.00% | 65.04% | 63.87% | 64.64% | 73.83% | 76.16% |
Gross Margin
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| (1,208) | 406 | 77 | (148) | (1,113) | 19 | (720) | 30 | 9 | 59 |
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| (92.28%) | 43.56% | 8.52% | (14.23%) | (124.64%) | 2.65% | (109.76%) | 3.93% | 1.59% | 10.74% |
EBT Margin
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| (1,206) | 405 | 93 | (152) | (1,104) | 12 | (734) | (130) | (79) | 53 |
Net Income
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| 296 | 177 | 149 | 234 | 198 | 176 | 350 | 59 | 45 | 18 |
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| 2.49 | 1.75 | 1.67 | 1.88 | 1.59 | 1.26 | 1.13 | 1.30 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (2.30) | 0.76 | 0.17 | (0.27) | (1.97) | 0.02 | (1.27) | (0.22) | (0.13) | 0.09 |
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| (0.43) | 1.32 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.15 | (0.05) | (0.45) | (0.01) | 0.03 | 0.08 |
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| 0.05 | (0.08) | (0.09) | (0.08) | (0.08) | (0.07) | (0.04) | (0.04) | (0.02) | (0.02) |
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| (0.38) | 1.24 | 0.10 | (0.03) | 0.07 | (0.12) | (0.50) | (0.04) | 0.01 | 0.07 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 3.92 | 4.70 | 4.88 | 4.57 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 1.48 | 1.33 | 1.22 | 1.26 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 525 | 533 | 540 | 554 | 561 | 571 | 579 | 585 | 591 | 592 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 15.97 | 51.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 343.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 40.87 |
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| 2.79 | 6.94 | 5.20 | 2.71 | 6.85 | 5.46 | 3.42 | 2.14 | 5.21 | 3.67 |
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| 1.78 | 2.58 | 1.78 | 1.11 | 4.07 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.10 | 3.87 | 2.70 |
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| 3.21 | 6.78 | 6.39 | 2.53 | 6.87 | 5.21 | 3.41 | 2.34 | 5.24 | 3.66 |
EV/Sales
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| (21.20) | 9.55 | 111.16 | (146.13) | 152.90 | (55.87) | (7.80) | (72.79) | 438.18 | 49.30 |
EV/FCF
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| (224) | 704 | 100 | 26 | 82 | (28) | (263) | (3) | 17 | 50 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| 26 | (42) | (48) | (44) | (44) | (39) | (24) | (21) | (10) | (9) |
Capex
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| (198) | 662 | 52 | (18) | 38 | (67) | (287) | (24) | 6 | 41 |
FCF
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| 1,096 | 2,134 | 723 | 75 | 577 | 646 | 14 | 151 | 247 | 300 |
Working Cap'
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| 591 | 782 | 667 | 726 | 753 | 535 | 419 | 194 | 195 | 197 |
Total Debt
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| (787) | (1,477) | (249) | (183) | 14 | (177) | (7) | (43) | (142) | (163) |
Net Debt
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| 2,057 | 2,505 | 2,636 | 2,529 | 1,504 | 1,556 | 857 | 775 | 720 | 746 |
Sh' Equity
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| (27.32%) | 11.45% | 2.40% | (3.91%) | (32.93%) | 0.45% | (34.57%) | (8.47%) | (5.87%) | 4.19% |
ROA
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| (25.05%) | 18.42% | 1.57% | (3.70%) | (45.57%) | (0.09%) | (36.46%) | 0.94% | 0.09% | 5.18% |
ROIC
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| (45.81%) | 17.76% | 3.62% | (6.00%) | (54.75%) | 0.78% | (60.84%) | (15.95%) | (10.57%) | 7.26% |
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BlackBerry Limited (BB) key facts
- BlackBerry Limited (BB) is a Software Infrastructure company in the Technology sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- BlackBerry Limited’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended February 2026) was CAD 549.1 million, up 2.65% from fiscal 2025.
- As of September 25, 2026, BB traded at $8.21, a market capitalization of $5.2 billion.
- Return on equity was 7.26% and debt-to-equity 0.26.
BlackBerry Limited (BB) Latest News
25 Sep
BlackBerry beat Q2 expectations as QNX-driven autos and licensing boosted results. Revenue for the three months ended Aug. 31 rose 26% year over year to US$163 million, above estimates of US$145 million, with QNX auto revenue up 27% to US$80.3 million. Secure communications revenue increased about 2% to nearly US$61 million, and licensing revenue came in at US$22 million, though management expects licensing to normalize to about US$6 million in the second half. The company raised its full-year outlook to US$616–US$636 million for fiscal 2027 and forecast Q3 revenue of US$143–US$154 million, below Q2. CEO Giamatteo framed QNX as at the “beginning of the second inning,” highlighting Alloy Kore’s deal and a Volvo/Daimler JV that could yield around US$100 million in royalties, plus growth in GEM markets and Uber collaborations. QNX expansion, licensing momentum, and high-profile deals like Alloy Kore and Uber create meaningful upside to BlackBerry's revenue and backlog.
BlackBerry Limited, once a smartphone icon, is reshaping into an automotive software company anchored by its QNX platform. Fiscal Q2 revenue was $163.3 million, up 26% year over year, with QNX revenue a quarterly record of $80.3 million, up 27% and an 87% adjusted gross margin. Adjusted EBITDA rose 41% to $29 million; GAAP operating income rose nearly 2x to $33.6 million; adjusted net income was $43.2 million, or 7 cents a share. Operational cash flow was $29.3 million, and cash and investments totaled $447.1 million. A major QNX win with Alloy Kore and Coretura—Daimler Truck/Volvo JV—could add more than $100 million to QNX’s royalty backlog, signaling future visibility as automakers add complex software. Secure Communications grew modestly but profitability lagged, while licensing contributed $22.1 million in revenue; design wins may take years to materialize. Overall, the second act appears to gain momentum. Major QNX deal and record automotive software revenue could meaningfully shift BlackBerry’s growth trajectory.
BlackBerry secures a contract worth over $100 million with Coretura, the Daimler Truck–Volvo JV, validating Alloy Kore, its high-margin automotive software platform co-developed with Vector. The deal positions QNX as a foundational, safety-certified compute layer for next-generation, software-defined trucks and is expected to triple revenue per vehicle, shifting the division toward recurring software revenue before the second-quarter results due Sept. 24. The move underscores BlackBerry’s pivot from legacy mobile technologies to embedded software for automakers, a transition reflected in a stock up more than 120% year-to-date as hedge funds and options traders bet on the turnaround. Coretura’s use of Alloy Kore signals strong demand for production-ready software layers, and although execution risk remains, the partnership could improve unit economics and expand BlackBerry’s software-margin profile within the automotive supply chain. Large, high-margin Alloy Kore contract with Coretura validates the automotive software pivot and could materially boost recurring revenue and margins.
BlackBerry reported Q2 FY2027 non-GAAP EPS of $0.07, up 75% YoY, beating the 4-cent consensus. Revenue rose 26% to $163.3 million, topping estimates by 14.2%. QNX revenue hit a quarterly record of $80.3 million with gross margin at 87% and adjusted EBITDA of $29 million. Alloy Kore added to the backlog with Coretura, a Volvo-Daimler Truck JV, adding more than $100 million in QNX royalties. Secure Communications ARR reached $221 million; licensing revenue jumped to $22.1 million on a new deal, with FY27 licensing outlook raised to about $41 million and EBITDA to about $36 million. Full-year guidance increased: revenue $616-$636 million; adjusted EBITDA $141-$158 million; adj. basic EPS 19-22 cents; OCF around $115 million. Cash and investments totaled $447.1 million. Strong quarterly results with a record QNX and raised full-year guidance imply a meaningful upgrade to growth and profitability.
BlackBerry posted stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 2027 results and raised its full-year outlook. Adjusted EPS was 7 cents vs 4; revenue $163.3 million, up 26% YoY and beating by about $20 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $47 million (29% of revenue) with gross margin up 3 points to 78%. Full-year revenue guidance lifted to $616-$636 million and adjusted EBITDA to $141-$158 million; Q3 revenue guidance is $143-$154 million and EBITDA $28-$37 million; full-year operating cash flow around $115 million. QNX delivered a quarterly record $80 million in revenue, with Alloy Kore win for Volvo/Daimler Truck driving new production, and royalties expected to exceed $100 million. Secure Communications revenue was $61 million (+2%), but full-year guidance trimmed to $260-$270 million amid government-timing uncertainty. Net cash roughly $447 million; management prioritizes QNX, buybacks and selective acquisitions. QNX momentum and Alloy Kore win plus raised full-year outlook drive notable near-term growth and margins, though Secure Communications uncertainty tempers overall upside.
BlackBerry has jumped 135% YTD as investors focus on software momentum from QNX and the Alloy Kore platform, plus a growing royalty backlog in automotive software and asset tracking. A Discounted Cash Flow analysis shows intrinsic value broadly in line with the CAD 12.27 share price, using about CAD 60.4 million in trailing free cash flow with projected growth into the early 2030s as software and services contribute more. New wins bolster the cash-generation outlook, but pricing pressure if OEMs move to in-house systems remains a bear risk. Community narratives split: about 24% undervalued versus 66% overvalued depending on growth and margins. Governance and management incentive considerations are also noted. Intrinsic value aligns with the price, with only modest upside from software wins and pricing risks capping potential gains.
BlackBerry shares fell about 7% after a strong fiscal second quarter, with QNX posting record quarterly revenue of $80 million and management raising full-year guidance. Yet the stock, which is up roughly 115% year-to-date, pulled back as the Q3 outlook aligned with Wall Street expectations, signaling profit-taking despite solid results. The bull case centers on royalties moving from backlog to reported revenue, highlighted by Alloy Kore’s first design win with Coretura—described as the largest QNX design win to date and potentially $100 million in future royalties. Mobileye edged higher as investors weighed the evolving automotive software opportunity, while broader market durability appeared mixed for BB given the longer sales cycles and production timelines in vehicle software. Guidance in line with expectations limits near-term upside despite a record QNX quarter and a sizable potential royalty stream.
24 Sep
BlackBerry's QNX segment posted record quarterly revenue of $80 million, up 27% year over year, with adjusted gross margin at 87%. Royalties fueled the beat, and management sees more upside as higher-margin QNX royalties flow from ongoing vehicle programs. The company also highlighted its Coretura design win with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, projected to generate over $100 million in future royalties—the largest design win in QNX history—and said development license activity remains healthy, signaling potential new design wins. BlackBerry's Q2 revenue was $163.3 million, beating consensus, with adjusted EPS of $0.07. Management raised 2027 revenue guidance to $616-636 million and guided Q3 revenue of $143-154 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.04-0.05. Separately, an SEC filing shows QNX President John Wall holds 11,252 BlackBerry shares directly, 2,500 through a spouse, plus RSUs/PSUs linked to 239,573 shares. BB stock rose 4% to $8.73, leaving shares up ~9% for the week. Substantial upside from QNX royalties and Coretura win could materially boost profits and revenue trajectory.
BlackBerry reported Q2 fiscal year 27 results with revenue of $163 million, up 26% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $47 million (29% of revenue). QNX revenue reached a record $80 million (+27% YoY) and remained above guidance, aided by higher royalty mix. The company booked its first Alloy Core design win with Cortica (Volvo/Daimler Truck joint venture), a high-ASP contract that expands QNX beyond a traditional OS rollout into a broader platform; developers are targeting SDP8 for higher-performance compute, and the unit economics imply more valuable long-term royalties. Uber selected QNX for robotaxi software, signaling growth in physical AI; JEM and embedded markets also show momentum. Secure Communications produced $61 million, with ARR ~ $221 million and stable DBNRR at 91%. The firm raised full-year targets: total revenue to $616–$636 million and adjusted EBITDA to $141–$158 million; QNX revenue guidance lifted to $315–$325 million. Alloy Core milestone and raised guidance signal a substantial growth inflection and potential longer-term upside.
BB posted Q2 2027 revenue of $163M, up 26% YoY, beating guidance. Adjusted gross margin rose 3 pts to 78%; adjusted EBITDA $47M (29% of revenue); adjusted net income $43M; GAAP net income $34M, strongest since Q4 2022. Adjusted EPS $0.07. Operating cash flow $29M in Q2, $34M H1; free cash flow $28M in Q2. Cash and investments about $447M (net cash ~$247M). QNX revenue record $80M, up 27% YoY; QNX gross margin 87%; adjusted EBITDA $29M (36% margin). Secure Communications revenue $61M (+2%); ARR ~$221M (+4%); DBNRR 91%; licensing revenue ~$22M, above expectations; licensing EBITDA $20M. Full-year revenue guidance raised to $616-636M; Adj EBITDA $141-158M; Adj EPS $0.19-0.22; OCF ~ $115M. Q3 guidance: revenue $143-154M; Adj EBITDA $28-37M; Adj EPS $0.04-0.05; OCF $20-30M. Cautions: Secure Communications outlook trimmed to $260-270M; QNX growth non-linear; strong backlog conversion via Alloy Kore. Rising full-year outlook and record QNX momentum point to meaningful upside, supported by licensing strength, though geopolitical timing and non-linear growth cap near-term acceleration.
BlackBerry Limited reported its Q2 2027 earnings with a second straight Rule of 40 quarter, driven by 26% revenue growth and strong operating leverage in QNX and licensing. QNX quarterly revenue hit a record $80 million, aided by the Cortica design win, valued at over $100 million in future royalties, and a 3x higher ASP per instance versus legacy OS deployments. First-half design wins exceed any full-year prior record, signaling robust royalty potential as QNX's addressable market is expected to more than double in five years with high-performance compute in vehicles. JEM and Physical AI momentum continues, including a new Uber design win for next-gen autonomous vehicles. Secure Communications grew 13% YoY. Guidance raised for the full year; revenue and adjusted EBITDA gains, positive cash flow, backlog $950 million, net cash about $247 million. Management notes a transition to minimum-royalty commitments for QNX and ongoing M&A review to accelerate JEM/Physical AI. Record QNX revenue, Cortica royalty potential over $100 million, and JEM/Physical AI momentum with raised guidance signal a material, long-term uplift.
BlackBerry raised its full-year outlook after fiscal second-quarter results, citing growth in its Software Solutions unit. The software segment’s performance drove the quarter, leading the company to boost guidance for the year. The move suggests improved momentum and could influence investor sentiment as BB emphasizes software revenue. Growth in Software Solutions drives the outlook upgrade, signaling meaningful upside potential for BB's trajectory.
BlackBerry posted Q2 revenue of $163 million, up 26% year over year, with $29 million in operating cash flow and six straight quarters of GAAP net income. QNX revenue reached a quarterly record of $80 million, driven by higher-margin royalties as software-defined vehicles gain traction; adjusted gross margin rose to 87% and EBITDA to $29 million. Alloy Kore earned its first design win with Coretura, with estimated future royalties above $100 million. Full-year guidance improved: QNX revenue $315–$325 million and EBITDA $95–$105 million; total revenue $616–$636 million and EBITDA $141–$158 million; secure communications revenue reduced amid geopolitical/trade uncertainty. Licensing revenue outlook raised to about $41 million for the year, with roughly $6 million in Q3 and Q4. Cash stands at about $447 million; management signals continued QNX investment and a GEM pipeline. Key drivers include a record QNX quarter, a high-value Alloy Kore win, and an upgraded full-year outlook, signaling meaningful, multi-year expansion in automotive software royalties and GEM opportunities.
BlackBerry posted fiscal Q2 earnings above estimates: EPS $0.07 on revenue of $163.3 million, beating consensus of $0.04 and $145 million. The result prompted an upgrade of fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $616–$636 million. QNX automotive software revenue rose 27% year over year to $80.3 million, led by renewed demand in automotive use and a new Coretura contract with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck that could add over $100 million to QNX's royalty backlog, its largest to date. Q3 revenue is expected to $143–$154 million, vs. about $149.6 million consensus. CEO John Giamatteo said the profitable growth model is working and the company will stay disciplined while pursuing growth. The stock slipped roughly 1.5% at open amid broader market weakness, though BB has surged year-to-date. QNX backlog expansion and raised full-year guidance indicate a meaningful upside in BB's core software and profitability trajectory.
BlackBerry reported a 26% revenue increase to $163.3 million in Q2 fiscal 2027, led by a record performance from its QNX automotive division and strength in Secure Communications. QNX revenue rose 27% to a record $80.3 million, boosted by a major design win with Coretura (Volvo Group and Daimler Truck) adding over $100 million to its royalty backlog. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 81% to $47.0 million; GAAP operating income up 192% to $33.6 million; GAAP net income of $33.9 million, marking the sixth straight quarter of positive GAAP earnings. Operating cash flow was $29.3 million; cash and investments totaled $447.1 million. The company raised fiscal 2027 guidance to revenue of $616–$636 million and adjusted EBITDA of $141–$158 million; Q3 revenue guidance is $143–$154 million. Record QNX performance with a new $100M+ backlog design win and raised full-year guidance imply meaningful near-term growth and profitability.
BlackBerry beat expectations in Q2, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.07 on revenue of $163.3 million, up 26% year over year and above estimates of $0.04 and $142.6 million. Total adjusted EBITDA rose 81% to $47.0 million, with gross margin at 78.2%. QNX revenue grew 27% to $80.3 million, adjusted EBITDA $29.0 million (36% margin), while Secure Communications revenue rose 2% to $60.9 million; ARR in that segment remained at $221 million with dollar-based net retention of 91%. Licensing revenue was $22.1 million. For Q3, adjusted EPS guidance is $0.04-$0.05 on revenue of $143-$154 million (vs. consensus $0.05 and $149.7 million). For fiscal 2027, BB sees adjusted EPS of $0.19-$0.22 and revenue of $616-$636 million, with full-year EBITDA of $141-$158 million. Shares rose in premarket trade. Beat Q2 results and raised guidance indicating improved profitability and growth runway, likely boosting sentiment.
BlackBerry reported Q2 FY2027 results: revenue of $163.3 million, up 26% year over year. QNX revenue rose 27% to $80.3 million; Secure Communications $60.9 million; Licensing $22.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 81% to $47.0 million; GAAP operating income up 192% to $33.6 million; GAAP net income $33.9 million; adjusted net income $43.2 million with adjusted EPS $0.07. Operating cash flow was $29.3 million; cash and investments totaled $447.1 million. QNX delivered a record quarter and secured its first Alloy Kore design win, adding over $100 million to QNX royalty backlog. Secure Communications ARR remained at $221 million; DBNRR 91%. FY27 outlook raised: total revenue $616-636 million; adjusted EBITDA $141-158 million. Q3 revenue guidance $143-154 million; adjusted EBITDA $28-37 million; EPS $0.04-0.05; OCF $20-30 million. Rule of 40 cited and ongoing growth investments. Alloy Kore design win and raised 2027 outlook signal a meaningful shift toward sustainable growth and profitability.
BlackBerry (BB) closed at $8.72, up 4.06%, after better-than-expected Q2 results and management lifting full-year fiscal 2027 guidance. The company posted double-digit gains in sales (26%) and adjusted EBITDA (81%), with its QNX automotive-software unit delivering 27% sales growth and remaining a key driver in a shrinking niche. Premarket enthusiasm and a 43.2 million-share volume—roughly 134% above the three-month average—underscore investor focus on whether QNX can broaden beyond automotive into autonomous systems, robotics, and other IoT applications. The broader market mixed today, with the S&P 500 barely moving and the Nasdaq slightly higher. Still, BB trades at around 46x forward earnings, and while some analysts remain cautious, the beat-and-raise narrative keeps the stock in focus as investors watch demand for automotive software and QNX growth. Near-term upside from better results and higher guidance exists, but valuation and long-term QNX expansion risk cap impact.
BlackBerry posts record QNX quarterly results and lifts full-year guidance but its stock falls about 2% to $8 as investors weigh near-term outlook and Secure Communications concerns. QNX’s quarterly record strengthens the growth narrative, while concerns around Secure Communications limit valuation upside. A design win from Alloy Kore adds potential longer-term opportunities, but investors seek clearer near-term commercial traction. Mobileye edges higher as investors reassess automotive software exposure; market conditions and broader weakness also weigh. The contrast between BlackBerry’s momentum and cautious stance keeps sentiment muted despite record results. Record QNX momentum and raised guidance are offset by Secure Communications concerns, capping upside and keeping near-term sentiment cautious.
BlackBerry reported Q2 revenue of $163.3 million, up 26% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $0.07, above estimates of $0.04. Total adjusted EBITDA rose 81% to $47.0 million, with adjusted gross margin at 78.2%. QNX revenue grew 27% to $80.3 million (87% adjusted gross margin, $29.0 million EBITDA, 36% margin). Secure Communications revenue was $60.9 million, with margin/EBITDA mixed (EBITDA down to $8.0 million, 13% margin). Licensing revenue was $22.1 million with EBITDA of $20.0 million. For Q3, adjusted EPS guidance is $0.04–$0.05 and revenue $143–$154 million. Fiscal 2027 guidance: adjusted EPS $0.19–$0.22, revenue $616–$636 million, and EBITDA $141–$158 million. Beat on revenue and adjusted EPS with margin expansion and 2027 guidance, though near-term figures are roughly in line with or slightly below consensus.
BlackBerry reported fiscal Q2 net income of $33.9 million, or 5 cents per share, with adjusted earnings of 7 cents. Revenue was $163.3 million. For the current quarter, it expects 4-5 cents per share and $143-154 million in revenue. Full-year guidance targets 19-22 cents per share on $616-636 million in revenue. Shares have surged, more than doubling since the start of the year and up 96% over the last 12 months. Solid quarterly results and lifted full-year guidance support a balanced view on growth but do not indicate a transformative change.
BlackBerry (BB) reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks consensus of $0.04 and up from $0.04 a year ago. The quarter’s earnings surprise was +75.0%. Revenue was $163.3 million, above the consensus by 14.2% and up from $129.6 million year over year. Over the last four quarters, BB has topped EPS estimates every time. The stock has surged about 121% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500. Management commentary on the earnings call will shape whether the momentum persists. For the next quarter, the current consensus is $0.05 per share on about $145 million in revenue; for the full year, $0.17 on $612.37 million. Zacks ranks BB #3 (Hold). The report notes peer Penguin Solutions (PENG) is due to report on Oct 6. Beat and revenue beat with positive momentum but guidance is modest and no long-term catalysts are evident.
23 Sep
BlackBerry's QNX software unit and Alloy Kore gain a flagship win as Coretura, the SDV platform company formed by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, selects Alloy Kore as the safety-certified software layer for its next-generation commercial-vehicle platform. Coretura will use Vector Distribution to deliver a production-ready Alloy Kore stack that combines a real-time OS and common automotive services for high-performance computing, enabling faster development, easier certification and a common software foundation across programs. The deal marks Alloy Kore's first design win and fits BB's strategy to broaden QNX beyond an OS into a full platform. BB also signaled potential revenue implications through higher software content per vehicle, higher average selling prices and backlog growth as programs move into production; BB guided QNX revenue of $70-75 million for Q2 fiscal 2027 and total company revenue of $137-148 million. Results due Sept. 24, 2026. Expands BB's SDV platform reach and could lift software content per vehicle and backlog as programs scale to production.
BlackBerry stock edged toward a one-month high after Coretura, the Daimler Truck and Volvo Group–backed commercial-vehicle software venture, selected QNX’s Alloy Kore platform for its next-generation vehicle program. The deal marks Alloy Kore’s first design win and the largest in QNX history, adding more than $100 million to QNX’s projected royalty backlog (not booked revenue). Coretura will use Vector Distribution, pairing Alloy Kore with Vector’s middleware and tools. The win aims to give vehicle makers a common software base, reducing integration work while letting manufacturers focus on applications. BlackBerry notes the program’s potential impact on royalties and downstream growth, and analysts say momentum in Alloy Kore, physical AI, and GEM will shape sentiment ahead of earnings. BB is expected to report Q2 results with revenue around $145.5 million and EPS about $0.04; RBC keeps Sector Perform with a $9 target. Coretura's Alloy Kore win is the largest QNX design win and adds more than $100 million in future royalties, signaling meaningful upside while revenue remains unbooked.
BlackBerry's sales over the past year were flat around $500 million, yet the stock more than doubled as investors priced in growth from software like QNX and Radar. The market trades at 9.2x trailing sales vs 3.1x for the S&P 500, driven by optimism rather than revenue expansion. Profitability remains modest (about 9% operating margin per dollar of sales, vs ~19% for the index), and debt is light at ~4.2% of market value. Growth hinges on monetizing QNX through vehicle software, robotics, and a royalty backlog of about $950 million, with acceleration needed to justify the multiple. Revenue rose 10.1% year over year in the latest quarter and 7.5% annualized over three years. Q2 2027 results due Sept 24, 2026; a strong top line and expanded royalties would narrow the valuation gap, while a flat quarter keeps the stock risky. Near-term results depend on actual revenue growth and backlog realization; a strong beat could materially narrow the valuation gap, a miss could leave it stretched.
22 Sep
BlackBerry shares rose 9% after Coretura—the software-driven JV of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group—selected Alloy Kore, a safety-certified software platform from BlackBerry’s QNX and Vector, for Coretura’s software-defined commercial-vehicle architecture. The agreement marks Alloy Kore’s first design win and provides a common software foundation for high-performance computing across Coretura’s vehicle platform. Coretura aims to standardize software across commercial programs to cut fragmentation, duplication, and costs. Vector Distribution will supply the integrated OS foundation with middleware, communications and integration capabilities. QNX and Vector say Alloy Kore lets OEMs accelerate differentiation while maintaining a consistent baseline. Coretura’s CEO Johan Lundén says the venture is designed to speed software-defined mobility, enabling broader cross-vehicle development. QNX President John Wall calls this a significant step for software-defined commercial vehicles. First Alloy Kore design win in Coretura expands BlackBerry's automotive software footprint and could meaningfully boost revenue and credibility.
BlackBerry (BB) will report fiscal Q2 2027 on Sept. 24. Street expects 4 cents non-GAAP EPS, with the company guiding 3-4 cents, and revenue of $137-$148 million (consensus $143M). BB has beaten the consensus in the last four quarters by an average 94.6%. For Q2, guidance includes QNX revenue of $70-$75M and adjusted EBITDA of $16-$21M; Secure Communications revenue of $57-$63M and EBITDA of $5-$10M. ARR is $220M with DBNRR of 92%, licensing around $10M. QNX margins are ~86%; AI/Alloy Kore and partnerships are targeted growth avenues. The stock has jumped ~157% in six months, but the stock trades at a premium; investors face macro and competitive risks in QNX and cybersecurity, suggesting a cautious stance. 0.00% earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank 3 Hold imply limited near-term upside; focus remains on QNX/Secure Communications momentum with cautious guidance.
BlackBerry shares jump about 7% after Coretura, the Daimler Truck and Volvo Group joint venture, selects Alloy Kore as the safety-certified foundation for its software-defined truck platform, converting a multi-quarter pitch into a named customer program. Alloy Kore pairs a safety-certified RTOS with pre-integrated automotive services, and this is BlackBerry’s first named design win for the product. However, the release disclosed no contract value, revenue split, or revenue-recognition timetable, so the actual impact on BlackBerry’s revenue remains unproven. The reaction appears company-specific rather than a broader sector re-rate: Aptiv and Mobileye show modest gains as the market prices in a single-name win. BlackBerry is due to report results soon; RBC maintains a $9 target but cautions guidance could weigh on shares already up 141% YTD. Investors are advised to await revenue framing on Alloy Kore. Named design win validates Alloy Kore but no contract value or revenue timing disclosed, limiting near-term impact.
Coretura, a Daimler Truck–Volvo Group JV building a software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles, selected Alloy Kore as the safety-certified software foundation to power its SDV architecture for high-performance compute. The Vector Distribution, an Alloy Kore implementation, will provide production-ready OS, middleware, and integration tools to accelerate development and certification, enabling faster innovation while maintaining safety. This marks Alloy Kore's first design win and highlights a shift toward shared software foundations in the SDV space. QNX (BlackBerry) and Vector executives frame Coretura’s move as a major step toward scalable, smarter, safer software-defined commercial vehicles, underscoring the industry’s move to standardized foundations across programs. First design win for Alloy Kore validates BlackBerry's SDV foundation and could broaden automotive-integration revenue.
21 Sep
BlackBerry’s QNX embedded OS and Secure Communications businesses are central to its software-led turnaround, with a near US$1 billion royalty backlog and QNX’s traction in automotive and physical AI shaping near-term outlook ahead of Q2 FY2027 results. QNX posted 26% revenue growth in Q1 FY2027 and management kept FY2027 revenue guidance at US$584–US$611 million, underscoring durable software revenue despite share price skepticism. The market is weighing the backlog against high R&D and go-to-market spend and the risk of competition from in-house automotive platforms. Longer-term projections imply about US$762.3 million revenue and US$139.7 million earnings by 2029, with a CA$11.36 fair value and around 5% downside risk, according to the research. Backlog and Q1 growth boost near-term visibility, but high R&D spend and in-house platform competition temper upside.