Q2 25 EPS
$0.01
BEAT +119.05%
Est. $-0.05
Q2 25 Revenue
$36.3M
BEAT +2.49%
Est. $35.4M
vs S&P Since Q2 25
+125.7%
BEATING MARKET
BLZE +144.0% vs S&P +18.3%
Market Reaction
Did BLZE Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Backblaze posted a standout second quarter, delivering a rare profit beat against a consensus that had expected a loss, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.01 clearing the $-0.05 estimate by 119.05% as the cloud storage company swung from a non-GAAP net loss of … Read more Backblaze posted a standout second quarter, delivering a rare profit beat against a consensus that had expected a loss, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.01 clearing the $-0.05 estimate by 119.05% as the cloud storage company swung from a non-GAAP net loss of $4.82 million a year ago. Revenue climbed 16.0% year-over-year to $36.30 million, edging past the $35.42 million consensus by 2.49%, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $6.61 million, representing an 18% margin versus 9% in the prior-year period. The primary engine behind the improvement was B2 Cloud Storage, where revenue growth accelerated to 29% year-over-year, fueled by surging AI-related workloads, with three of Backblaze's top ten customers now AI companies and data stored by that cohort growing 40x year-over-year. Gross margin expanded sharply to 63% GAAP from 55% a year ago, reflecting cost discipline at scale. Analysts tracking the stock have noted meaningful upside potential, and management reinforced that optimism by raising full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $145.00 million to $147.00 million while targeting positive adjusted free cash flow in Q4 2025.
Key Takeaways
- • B2 Cloud Storage revenue growth accelerated from 23% to 29% YoY sequentially
- • AI customer momentum: 3 of top 10 customers are AI companies, 40x growth in data stored by AI customers YoY
- • Up-market momentum: customers contributing over $50,000 in ARR grew 53% YoY
- • Gross margin expansion to 63% GAAP from 55% in Q2 2024
- • Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled YoY to $6.6 million (18% margin vs 9%)
- • 150 customers with $50K+ ARR, up 30% YoY
BLZE YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
BLZE Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“We're pleased with our continued strong quarterly performance, with B2 revenue growth accelerating from 23% to 29% sequentially and solidifying our journey to be Adjusted Free Cash Flow positive in Q4.”
— Gleb Budman, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
BLZE Earnings Trends
BLZE vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
BLZE EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
BLZE Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
BLZE Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.00 | $0.04 | +1,112.12% | $38.7M | +2.30% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.01 | $0.06 | +426.32% | $37.8M | +0.58% |
| FY Full Year | — | $0.07 | — | $145.8M | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $-0.02 | $0.03 | +275.44% | $37.2M | +0.63% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $-0.05 | $0.01 | +119.05% | $36.3M | +2.49% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $-0.06 | $-0.03 | +50.00% | $34.6M | +1.16% |