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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/05/2025: BL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
14 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $61.83
1 Year Target Price $61.83
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.52B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 44.12 | 1Y Target Price 61.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 44.12 | 1Y Target Price 61.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 40.82 - 66.25 | Updated Date 11/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.82 - 66.25 | Updated Date 11/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.29 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-04 | When After Market | Estimate 0.51 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.05% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.1% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.48% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 44.12 | Forward PE 48.54 | Enterprise Value 3240080179 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.22 |
Enterprise Value 3240080179 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 29.05 | Shares Outstanding 61887825 | Shares Floating 51280871 |
Shares Outstanding 61887825 | Shares Floating 51280871 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.36 | Percent Institutions 107.03 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Blackline Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
BlackLine, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Therese Tucker. Initially a consulting firm, it transitioned to developing cloud-based accounting software. Significant milestones include its IPO in 2016 and continued expansion of its product suite.
Core Business Areas
- Unified Accounting Automation: Offers cloud-based solutions automating accounting and finance processes, including reconciliation, close management, and intercompany accounting.
Leadership and Structure
Marc Huffman is the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure with departments focused on sales, marketing, product development, and customer success.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Account Reconciliation: Automates and standardizes the reconciliation process, improving accuracy and efficiency. Competitors include Trintech, FloQast, and Oracle NetSuite. Market share information is discussed in other sections. Revenue is substantial, forming a core part of BlackLine's overall revenue stream.
- Close Management: Streamlines and automates the financial close process, reducing the time and resources required. Competitors include Trintech, FloQast, and OneStream. Market share information is discussed in other sections. Revenue is substantial, forming a core part of BlackLine's overall revenue stream.
- Intercompany Accounting: Automates and streamlines intercompany transactions, improving efficiency and control. Competitors include Trintech, Coupa, and internal systems built by large enterprises. Market share information is discussed in other sections. Revenue is substantial, forming a core part of BlackLine's overall revenue stream.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market for accounting automation software is growing due to increased regulatory compliance, complexity of financial operations, and a need for greater efficiency. Cloud-based solutions are gaining popularity.
Positioning
BlackLine is positioned as a leading provider of unified accounting automation software, targeting large and mid-sized enterprises. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive platform and deep industry expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. BlackLine is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through continued product innovation and expansion into new geographies and industries.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Comprehensive product suite
- Cloud-based platform
- Large customer base
- Strong recurring revenue model
Weaknesses
- High customer acquisition cost
- Reliance on subscription revenue
- Competition from larger software vendors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Development of new products and features
- Partnerships with other technology providers
- Increasing adoption of cloud-based accounting software
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturn
- Changes in regulatory requirements
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Trintech (Private)
- FloQast (Private)
- OneStream (Private)
- SAP (SAP)
- Oracle (ORCL)
Competitive Landscape
BlackLine competes with both specialized accounting automation vendors and larger ERP providers. BlackLine's advantage is its focused approach and deep expertise, while larger ERP providers offer integrated solutions.
Major Acquisitions
Runbook
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 35
- Strategic Rationale: Runbook was a financial close automation software provider. The acquisition expanded BlackLine's capabilities in workflow management and task orchestration.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: BlackLine has experienced significant revenue growth in recent years, driven by increased adoption of its cloud-based platform.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require real-time data retrieval, unavailable at this time. Analyst estimates should be consulted for accurate figures.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its product suite, investing in sales and marketing, and expanding into new geographies.
Summary
BlackLine is a leading provider of cloud-based accounting automation software experiencing substantial growth. Its strong product suite and recurring revenue model are working well, but it faces competition from larger vendors. Expansion into new markets and continued product innovation are crucial for future success. It needs to focus on profitability to improve investors' confidence.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Blackline Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Woodland Hills, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-10-28 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Owen M. Ryan CPA | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 1830 | Website https://www.blackline.com |
Full time employees 1830 | Website https://www.blackline.com | ||
BlackLine, Inc. provides cloud-based solutions to automate and streamline accounting and finance operations in the United States and internationally. It offers financial close and consolidation solutions, such as account reconciliations that provides a centralized workspace for users to collaborate on account reconciliations; transaction matching, which analyzes and reconciles individual transactions; task management to create and manage processes and task lists; and financial reporting analytics that enables analysis and validation of financial data. The company also provides journal entry, which allows users to generate, review, and post manual journal entries; variance analysis that offers anomalous fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement account balances; compliance, an integrated solution that facilitates compliance-related initiatives, consolidates project management, and provides visibility over control self-assessments and testing; and smart close for SAP solution. In addition, it offers credit and risk, collection, dispute and deduction, and team and task management, as well as AR intelligence, electronic invoicing and payment, and cash application solutions. Further, the company provides intercompany create functionality that stores permissions and business logic exceptions by entity, service, and transaction type; intercompany balance and resolve, which records an organization's intercompany transactions; and netting and settlement that enables open intercompany transactions, which integrate with treasury systems. Additionally, it offers implementation, optimization, live and web-based training, and support services. The company sells its solutions primarily through direct sales force to multinational corporations, large domestic enterprises, and mid-market companies across various industries. BlackLine, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.
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