Blackbaud's Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Stock Up

Core Insights - Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) reported third-quarter 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $1.10, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.8%, with an 11.1% year-over-year increase in earnings [1][8] - Total revenues decreased by 1.9% year over year to $281.1 million, primarily due to the divestiture of EVERFI, but still surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5% [1][2] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP organic revenues increased by 5.2% on a reported basis and 4.8% on a constant-currency basis year over year [3] - Non-GAAP organic recurring revenues rose by 5.5% on a reported basis and 5.1% on a constant-currency basis [3] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 63% from 61% a year ago, while total operating expenses fell by 2.8% year over year to $112.9 million [4] - GAAP operating margin increased by 500 basis points to 19.4%, and non-GAAP operating margin rose by 240 basis points to 29.9% [4] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2025, Blackbaud had total cash and equivalents of $457.4 million, down from $911.8 million as of June 30, 2025 [5] - Total debt decreased to $1 billion from $1.1 billion over the same period [5] - Cash provided by operating activities was $207.5 million, compared to $222.4 million in the prior-year quarter [6] Share Repurchase Program - Blackbaud has nearly $514 million available under its stock buyback program, which was expanded and renewed in July 2024 [9] - The company expects total share repurchases in 2025 to represent between 5.2% and 7.0% of its outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2024 [9] 2025 Outlook - Blackbaud reiterated its guidance for full-year 2025, projecting GAAP revenues between $1.120 billion and $1.130 billion, reflecting approximately 5% organic growth at the midpoint on a constant currency basis [10] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 35.4-36.2%, with non-GAAP EPS anticipated between $4.30 and $4.50 [11] - Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow for 2025 is forecasted to be in the range of $195-$205 million [11] Recent Developments - Blackbaud introduced new embedded AI capabilities across its product portfolio, marking a significant advancement towards its vision for intelligent action [13] - The company launched the 2025 Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit to assist organizations in maximizing fundraising success [14]