BlackLine BL
- Market cap
- $1.6B
- P/E
- 71.1×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.66 | 25.95 | 31.53 | 38.40 | 38.32 | 95.16 | 48.73 | 47.27 | 43.37 | 40.82 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 28.77 | 40.28 | 58.11 | 56.29 | 141.82 | 154.61 | 104.64 | 77.90 | 69.31 | 66.25 |
High Price
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| 597 | 740 | 850 | 1,055 | 1,325 | 1,557 | 1,814 | 1,750 | 1,830 | 1,850 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 128 | 176 | 228 | 289 | 352 | 426 | 523 | 590 | 653 | 700 |
Revenue
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| 76.40% | 76.43% | 77.67% | 79.59% | 80.39% | 77.01% | 75.26% | 75.12% | 75.21% | 75.25% |
Gross Margin
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| (35) | (33) | (28) | (30) | (39) | (101) | (47) | 61 | 125 | 48 |
EBT
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| (27.33%) | (18.70%) | (12.16%) | (10.53%) | (11.00%) | (23.69%) | (9.07%) | 10.26% | 19.09% | 6.89% |
EBT Margin
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| (26) | (33) | (29) | (33) | (47) | (115) | (29) | 53 | 161 | 25 |
Net Income
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| 17 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 43 | 83 | 48 | 56 | 55 | 50 |
Depreciation
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| 3.01 | 3.37 | 4.23 | 5.22 | 6.19 | 7.30 | 8.78 | 9.70 | 10.52 | 11.40 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (0.62) | (0.73) | (0.52) | (0.59) | (0.83) | (1.97) | (0.49) | 0.87 | 2.59 | 0.40 |
Earnings/Sh
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| (0.11) | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.54 | 0.96 | 1.37 | 0.94 | 2.08 | 3.07 | 2.76 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.12) | (0.17) | (0.22) | (0.18) | (0.34) | (0.40) | (0.51) | (0.45) | (0.43) | (0.56) |
Capex/Sh
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| (0.23) | (0.04) | 0.08 | 0.36 | 0.62 | 0.97 | 0.43 | 1.63 | 2.64 | 2.20 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 6.86 | 6.08 | 5.92 | 7.21 | 7.43 | 5.57 | 1.88 | 4.29 | 7.19 | 5.41 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 42 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 61 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 71.70 | 23.37 | 143.98 |
PE Ratio
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| 9.26 | 9.92 | 9.69 | 9.87 | 21.55 | 14.19 | 7.72 | 6.08 | 5.78 | 4.85 |
PS Ratio
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| 4.07 | 5.49 | 6.91 | 7.16 | 17.96 | 18.59 | 36.11 | 13.75 | 8.45 | 10.22 |
PB Ratio
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| 8.96 | 9.66 | 9.40 | 9.10 | 21.19 | 14.03 | 8.33 | 5.99 | 5.80 | 4.70 |
EV/Sales
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| (117.00) | (770.65) | 512.31 | 131.34 | 211.06 | 105.13 | 168.68 | 35.68 | 23.11 | 24.41 |
EV/FCF
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| (5) | 6 | 16 | 30 | 55 | 80 | 56 | 127 | 191 | 170 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (5) | (9) | (12) | (10) | (19) | (23) | (30) | (28) | (27) | (35) |
Capex
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| (10) | (2) | 4 | 20 | 35 | 57 | 26 | 99 | 164 | 135 |
FCF
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| 55 | 54 | 63 | 516 | 432 | 1,025 | 882 | 765 | 670 | 330 |
Working Cap'
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| 2 | 2 | 2 | 386 | 415 | 1,132 | 1,393 | 1,141 | 893 | 666 |
Total Debt
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| (103) | (111) | (131) | (221) | (128) | (67) | 318 | (64) | 7 | (112) |
Net Debt
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| 291 | 317 | 319 | 399 | 422 | 325 | 112 | 261 | 447 | 332 |
Sh' Equity
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| (7.45%) | (7.58%) | (6.02%) | (4.31%) | (4.41%) | (7.86%) | (1.56%) | 2.61% | 8.21% | 1.37% |
ROA
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| (7.70%) | (9.19%) | (9.88%) | (9.84%) | (4.22%) | (9.36%) | (8.17%) | 4.55% | 2.55% | 7.25% |
ROIC
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| (11.51%) | (10.98%) | (9.02%) | (9.06%) | (11.43%) | (30.83%) | (13.45%) | 28.35% | 45.56% | 6.29% |
ROE
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BlackLine (BL) key facts
- BlackLine (BL) is a Software Application company in the Technology sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- BlackLine’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $700.4 million, up 7.21% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, BL traded at $27.99, a market capitalization of $1.6 billion.
- Return on equity was 6.29% and debt-to-equity 2.12.
BlackLine (BL) Latest News
21 Sep
BlackLine announced it has acquired NetNow, an AI-enabled B2B customer onboarding and credit risk management platform, expanding its Invoice-to-Cash capabilities and moving credit decisions further upstream in the customer lifecycle. NetNow digitizes onboarding, automates credit intelligence from trade references and external data, adds AI-powered risk and fraud detection, and provides ongoing portfolio monitoring. The deal aims to connect upstream credit decisions with downstream receivables, working capital, and cash flow within BlackLine's Agentic Financial Operations Platform. Executives say this integrates critical credit information with financial operations to improve trust and transparency. Legal advisors were named; NetNow's leadership will join BlackLine's platform strategy. Adds upstream credit risk capabilities, expanding BlackLine's AI-driven Invoice-to-Cash suite and potentially expanding revenue opportunities.
25 Aug
BlackLine's board is weighing a sale of the company with speculation on potential acquirers. Potential sale represents major strategic move that could significantly alter BlackLine's ownership structure and trajectory.
14 Aug
Nuvei-powered embedded payments may reshape the investment case for BlackLine’s Invoice-to-Cash Platform by enhancing its functionality and market appeal. Nuvei integration introduces moderate competitive and product positioning shifts for BlackLine without guaranteed fundamental trajectory changes.
11 Aug
BlackLine held its Q2 2026 earnings call and released the full transcript. Earnings call details directly shape near-term financial outlook and investor positioning for BlackLine.
6 Aug
BlackLine (BL) sees customer or partner exits driven by adoption concerns over its financial automation software. Exits tied to adoption concerns point to core product-market fit issues likely to pressure revenue growth and valuation.
5 Aug
BlackLine's Q2 2026 earnings call highlighted surging AI adoption driving platform ARR growth. Surging AI adoption and platform ARR growth signal major positive shift in BlackLine's market position.
BlackLine held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the company. Earnings call provides quarterly results and outlook that may shift near-term sentiment but rarely alters long-term trajectory alone.
Nuvei and BlackLine partner to embed payments into BlackLine's platform, modernizing invoice-to-cash processes for clients. Partnership adds embedded payments to BlackLine's core financial automation tools, supporting incremental revenue growth and competitive positioning.
Nuvei partners with BlackLine to embed payments directly into the invoice-to-cash process, modernizing automation for finance teams and expanding BlackLine's platform capabilities. Partnership adds embedded payments to core invoice workflows, supporting incremental revenue growth and competitive positioning.
4 Aug
BlackLine reported Q2 earnings and highlighted key metrics. Q2 earnings and associated key metrics can moderately influence financial performance outlook and market sentiment.
BlackLine Q2 earnings call covered financial results, revenue figures, guidance updates and operational highlights for the period. Quarterly earnings and guidance updates typically influence near-term sentiment and valuation without fundamentally reshaping long-term trajectory.
BlackLine (BL) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly estimates typically lifts near-term sentiment without shifting long-term fundamentals.
BlackLine posted Q2 CY2026 sales in line with estimates but its stock dropped 11.8%. In-line sales paired with an 11.8% stock drop point to short-term negative investor reaction on BlackLine's results.
BlackLine announces second quarter financial results. Quarterly results offer standard updates on financial performance with moderate effects on outlook.
3 Aug
BlackLine earnings preview focuses on revenue growth, subscription metrics, profitability targets and forward guidance as key items for upcoming results. Earnings previews set near-term expectations that can move stock price but rarely shift long-term company trajectory.
28 Jul
BlackLine launches Verity Prepare AI Close Platform, shares rise 8.8%. New AI platform launch marks major product innovation likely to boost competitive positioning.
BlackLine launches Verity Prepare and positions itself around an undervalued AI narrative in financial close software. New product launch tied to AI capabilities indicates major strategic move likely to alter competitive trajectory.
27 Jul
BlackLine launches general availability of Verity Prepare to advance governed AI for finance. General availability of Verity Prepare delivers major AI product launch that can shift BlackLine competitive position and growth trajectory.
26 Jun
BlackLine (BL) stock surges higher amid positive developments boosting investor sentiment and near-term trading activity. Stock surge signals short-term positive sentiment without evidence of fundamental long-term trajectory shifts.
25 Jun
BlackLine expands Agentic Financial Operations Platform establishing trust infrastructure for AI-powered finance. Platform expansion into AI infrastructure targets key fintech advancements likely shifting market position.
15 Jun
BlackLine posted mixed earnings that spotlight growth and efficiency shortfalls, potentially shifting its bull case and investor views on future performance. Mixed earnings with growth and efficiency concerns will likely exert moderate influence on BlackLine's financial outlook and market sentiment.
6 Jun
BlackLine states AI agents and platform pricing changes can restart revenue growth. AI agents and pricing shifts are major strategic moves that can significantly alter revenue trajectory and investor views.
3 Jun
BlackLine sees AI as a tailwind because accountants demand accuracy over hype. AI positioning may moderately boost BlackLine product demand and competitive stance in accounting software.
15 May
BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) delivered disappointing earnings, but positive indicators suggest reasons for hope in its future outlook. Disappointing earnings affect financial performance and market sentiment, but hopeful signs balance the moderate overall impact.
12 May
BlackLine (BL) stays attractive to investors despite ongoing activist pressure, highlighting unresolved strategic tensions and potential for change. Activist pressure signals potential major strategic shifts or M&A activity that could significantly alter BlackLine's trajectory and investor sentiment.
BlackLine (BL) beat earnings expectations and upgraded its 2026 outlook, signaling stronger long-term growth prospects. Earnings beat and upgraded 2026 outlook indicate significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
11 May
Wall Street analysts forecast BlackLine (BL) stock could rally 48.94% and outline trading strategies to capitalize on the upside. Analysts' 48.94% upside prediction for BlackLine can moderately boost investor sentiment and short-term stock performance.
6 May
BlackLine (BL) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript reveals financial metrics, guidance, and strategic insights significantly impacting BlackLine's market performance and investor sentiment.
BlackLine, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results, revenue growth, profitability metrics, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights and guidance significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
5 May
BlackLine (BL) exceeded Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor confidence and signals strong financial performance.