Blackbaud's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates & Rise Y/Y, Revenues Down

Core Viewpoint - Blackbaud, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2025 results with non-GAAP EPS of 96 cents, exceeding estimates and showing a year-over-year increase, despite a decline in total revenues due to the divestiture of EVERFI [1][2]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS for Q1 2025 was 96 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.7% and increasing 3.2% year over year [1]. - Total revenues decreased 3.1% year over year to $270.7 million, primarily due to the divestiture of EVERFI, but still exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.9% [1][2]. - GAAP recurring revenue declined 2.8% to $264.1 million, accounting for 97.6% of total revenue [2]. - Non-GAAP organic revenues increased by 5.8% on a reported basis and 5.9% on a constant-currency basis year over year [4]. - Non-GAAP gross margin was 61.2%, slightly down from 61.4% a year ago, while total operating expenses fell 4.9% to $135.4 million [4]. Profitability Metrics - GAAP operating margin increased by 370 basis points to 7.5%, and non-GAAP operating margin rose by 270 basis points to 28.6% [5]. - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin was reported at 34.3% [5]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, total cash and equivalents were $456.6 million, down from $809.5 million at the end of 2024, while total debt increased to $1.2 billion from $1.1 billion [6]. - Cash provided by operating activities was $1.4 million, a significant decrease from $64.6 million in the prior-year quarter, with non-GAAP adjusted free cash outflow of $12.3 million compared to a free cash flow of $51.3 million in the previous year [7]. Share Buyback and Future Outlook - Blackbaud repurchased around 4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2025, aligning with its plan to buy back 3% to 5% of shares [9]. - The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting GAAP revenues between $1.115 billion and $1.125 billion, with non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin expected in the range of 34.9-35.9% [10][11]. Recent Developments - Blackbaud has been actively supporting disaster relief efforts and showcased innovations in corporate giving at the YourCause Corporate Social Impact Summit [12]. - The company introduced Blackbaud Integrated Payments, enhancing its payment processing capabilities [13]. - Blackbaud also launched Optimized Donation Forms for users in Canada and published its 2024 Trends in Giving report [14].