Blackbaud Announces 2025 Second Quarter Results

Core Viewpoint - Blackbaud has raised its full-year 2025 financial guidance due to strong performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating significant improvement in growth and profitability since 2020 [1][4][2]. Financial Performance - For the second quarter of 2025, GAAP total revenue was $281.4 million, a decrease of 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to the divestiture of EVERFI. Non-GAAP organic revenue increased by 6.8% [6][29]. - GAAP recurring revenue was $275.6 million, down 2.0%, representing 98.0% of total revenue, while non-GAAP organic recurring revenue rose by 6.9% [6][29]. - GAAP income from operations was $56.7 million, with a GAAP operating margin of 20.1%, an increase of 540 basis points. Non-GAAP income from operations was $94.3 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 33.5%, an increase of 350 basis points [6][29]. - GAAP net income was $26.0 million, with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.54, up $0.12 per share. Non-GAAP net income was $58.2 million, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.21, up $0.13 per share [6][29]. - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $108.5 million, up $5.9 million, with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin of 38.5%, an increase of 280 basis points [6][29]. Financial Guidance - The company has updated its full-year 2025 financial guidance, projecting GAAP revenue between $1.120 billion and $1.130 billion, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.4% to 36.2%, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $4.30 to $4.50 [7][8]. - Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow is expected to be between $190 million and $200 million [8]. Recent Highlights - Blackbaud's Rule of 40 score reached 45.3%, indicating strong operational performance [6][29]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company had approximately $545 million remaining under its common stock repurchase program [10]. Company Overview - Blackbaud is a leading software provider dedicated to powering social impact, serving nonprofit and education sectors, and has raised over $100 billion through its platforms annually [12].