BLTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering BlackLine, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $36 — +3.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores BlackLine, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Momentum (23): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Underperform | $30 → $23 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Neutral | $36 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $37 → $35 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $50 → $33 |
| 21 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Reinstates | Underperform | $26 |
| 7 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $53 |
| 7 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $50 → $32 |
| 7 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $35 |
| 6 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $35 → $37 |
| 6 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $46 → $45 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Citizens | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, BlackLine, Inc. returned −39.1% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
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Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
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Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
BlackLine, Inc. has a market value of $1.9B and an enterprise value of $2.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $732.4M. The latest quarter grew 9.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $27.8M, a 3.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.57.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $149.1M, after $27.5M of capital spending.
BlackLine, Inc. spent $248.2M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 58.5×; forward P/E: 12.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
BlackLine, Inc. employs 1,850 people — $396K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says BlackLine lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat ahead of its upcoming report. The headline notes that Wall Street expects earnings growth.
Why it matters — BL watchers may want to note the distinction between expected earnings growth and the assessment that a likely earnings beat is not supported.
BlackLine partnered with S3NS to offer its services on a trusted cloud in France, addressing data residency and regulatory requirements. Thales is the first customer to deploy BlackLine’s platform on S3NS’s PREMI3NS cloud.
Why it matters — The partnership expands BlackLine’s cloud deployment options in France, with an initial customer deployment.
BlackLine said it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 5, followed by a management conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be available on its investor relations website, and phone participants can register to receive dial-in details.
Why it matters — The announcement gives BL watchers the date and access details for the company's upcoming quarterly results and management call.
Seeking Alpha describes BlackLine as down more than 40% over twelve months while maintaining revenue growth and improving margins. The excerpt notes a 4.3% decline in customer count, partly offset by larger contracts and higher RPO, alongside modest ARR expansion and limited direct AI revenue.
Why it matters — BL watchers may weigh the customer decline and modest ARR growth against larger contracts, higher RPO, and the potential for higher renewal pricing and AI-related usage revenue.
BlackLine announced its 2026 Modern Accounting Awards, recognizing Booking Holdings, Bristol Myers Squibb, James Hardie, LAZ Parking, Payoneer, and US Foods for transforming financial operations.
Why it matters — The awards highlight BlackLine's engagement with enterprise organizations and its focus on modernizing financial operations.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering BlackLine, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $36, with estimates ranging from $23 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering BlackLine, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks BlackLine, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, BlackLine, Inc. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +3.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BlackLine, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering BlackLine, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $70 over the next 12 months.
BlackLine, Inc. returned -39.1% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
BlackLine, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that provides finance and accounting automation solutions for organizations of all sizes.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 29 Oct 2026): "BlackLine (BL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth". Zacks Investment Research says BlackLine lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat ahead of its upcoming report. The headline notes that Wall Street expects earnings growth.
BlackLine, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that provides finance and accounting automation solutions for organizations of all sizes. BlackLine’s platform is designed to streamline critical office-of-the-CFO workflows, including financial close, account reconciliations, transaction matching, journal entries, variance analysis, intercompany accounting, and invoice-to-cash processes. Its software helps finance teams replace manual spreadsheet-based tasks with standardized, auditable workflows that improve control, visibility, and operational efficiency. BlackLine serves customers across a wide range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, and other enterprise sectors. The company focuses on helping businesses modernize accounting operations through software-as-a-service tools that support faster close cycles, better process coordination, and more consistent financial reporting. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, BlackLine is recognized as a provider of specialized cloud software for corporate finance operations.
CEO Mr. Owen M. Ryan CPA · 1,850 employees · United States · https://www.blackline.com
