Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

Company Performance - Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) shares have increased by 50.8% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $8.25 [1] - Year-to-date, Backblaze has gained 36.5%, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 12.4% and the Zacks Internet - Software industry's 19.5% [1] Earnings and Revenue - Backblaze has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $0.01 against a consensus estimate of -$0.05 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Backblaze is projected to have earnings of -$0.03 per share on revenues of $146.26 million, reflecting a 92.5% change in EPS and a 14.59% change in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $0.12 per share on revenues of $167.45 million, indicating a year-over-year change of 475% in EPS and 14.49% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - Backblaze has a Value Score of F, while its Growth and Momentum Scores are both A, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by rising earnings estimates, suggesting potential for further gains [7] Industry Comparison - The Internet - Software industry is positioned in the top 29% of all industries, indicating favorable conditions for both Backblaze and its peer, Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) [10] - Karooooo Ltd. has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and is expected to post earnings of $1.93 per share on revenues of $308.19 million for the current fiscal year [8][9]