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BlackLine Inc
NASDAQ: BL Software - Application
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BlackLine (BL) Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported May 5, 2026, 4:05pm ET · SEC source
$0.56
Beat +24.06%
EPS · est. $0.45
$183.2M
Beat +1.15%
Revenue · est. $181.1M
−5.3%
Trailing market
BL vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

How Did BL Stock React to Q1 2026 Earnings?

% change · around the report
−9%−6%−3%0May 5May 6report 4:05pm ETearnings+1.2%−8.1%
−9%−6%−3%0May 5May 6earnings+1.2%−8.1%
BL −8.1%S&P 500 +1.2%
−8%−4%0May 5May 6report 4:05pm ETearnings+1.9%−8.1%
−8%−4%0May 5May 6earnings+1.9%−8.1%
BL −8.1%NASDAQ +1.9%
−27%−18%−9%0May 4May 13report 4:05pm ETearnings+2.5%−26.2%
−27%−18%−9%0May 4May 13earnings+2.5%−26.2%
BL −26.2%S&P 500 +2.5%
−30%−20%−10%0May 4May 13report 4:05pm ETearnings+4.8%−26.2%
−30%−20%−10%0May 4May 13earnings+4.8%−26.2%
BL −26.2%NASDAQ +4.8%
−8.63%
Day of report
+5.48%
Next session
−14.62%
One week
−4.57%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.73%.

Did BL Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Yes. BlackLine reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.56 a share on May 5, 2026, beating the $0.45 consensus estimate by 24.1%. Revenue was $183.2M against a $181.1M estimate.

BlackLine delivered a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, posting non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 against a consensus estimate of $0.45, a beat of 24.06%, while revenue of $183.16 million edged past the $181.08 million estimate by 1.15% and grew 9.7% year-over-year. The headline driver behind the earnings outperformance was meaningful margin expansion, with non-GAAP operating margin widening to 21.6% from 20.9% a year ago and GAAP operating margin improving to 3.4% from 2.1%, as restructuring costs fell sharply to $1.69 million from $5.30 million. Subscription and support revenue, the backbone of BlackLine's recurring model, contributed $173.71 million of the total, while remaining performance obligations surged 17.9% to $1.10 billion, underscoring durable demand. The company's push into AI-driven finance automation, anchored by its Verity capabilities and newly launched Agentic Financial Operations model, has drawn attention from CFOs seeking governance-ready AI tools, even as some investors remain cautious about when that strategy will materially accelerate growth. Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $765 million to $769 million, with non-GAAP EPS expected between $2.42 and $2.53.

Key Takeaways
  • Accelerating revenue growth of 9.7% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expansion to 21.6% from 20.9%
  • Dollar-based net revenue retention rate of 105%
  • Remaining performance obligations grew 17.9% to $1.1 billion
  • Platform pricing ARR reached 13% of eligible ARR
  • Billings growth of 9.2% year-over-year

“BlackLine delivered a solid first quarter with accelerating revenue growth, operating leverage, and momentum from our platform strategy.”

BlackLine CEO, on the earnings call

What Was BlackLine's Outlook in Q1 2026?

BlackLine raised its full-year 2026 outlook. For Q2 2026, the company expects total GAAP revenue of $186 million to $188 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 21.5% to 22.5%, and non-GAAP net income of $40 million to $42 million ($0.57 to $0.59 per share). For full-year 2026, total GAAP revenue is expected to be $765 million to $769 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 24.0% to 24.5%, and non-GAAP net income of $174 million to $182 million ($2.42 to $2.53 per share).

BL YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$60.0M$120.0M$180.0M$166.9M$183.2MRevenue$126.0M$139.2MGross Profit$3.6M$6.2MOperating Income$6.1M$8.1MNet Income
$0$60.0M$120.0M$180.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income
BL income statement, Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025
Metric Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Year over year
Revenue $183.2M $166.9M +9.7%
Gross Profit $139.2M $126.0M +10.4%
Operating Income $6.2M $3.6M +74.4%
Net Income $8.1M $6.1M +34.2%

BL Revenue by Segment

Subscription and Support$173.7M+9.6%
Professional Services$9.4M+11.5%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.