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BLKB Stock Forecast: Blackbaud, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$44
+3.67% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Blackbaud, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $54 — +21.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$54
Analysts covering
5
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+28.4%
1M
+47.5%
YTD
−29.9%
1Y
−32.0%
From 52W high
−36.8%
From 52W low
+67.2%
$27
$70
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BLKB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Blackbaud, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
97
Issuance
95
Quality
87
Accruals
86
Revisions
79
Growth
71
Volatility
54
Size
36
Momentum
20

Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (20): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Blackbaud, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

BLKB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BLKB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BLKBHigh $65Median $54Low $45

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says5 analysts
3 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $45Median $54High $65

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$45 → $48
10 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold$45 → $30
10 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
30 Apr 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform—
30 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
28 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
11 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
8 Oct 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
1 May 2025StifelMaintainsHold—
19 Feb 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
31 Oct 2024BairdDowngradeNeutral—
7 Oct 2024Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
26 Sept 2024StifelMaintainsHold—
1 Aug 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
14 Feb 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
5 June 2023Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform—
4 May 2023BairdUpgradeOutperform—
15 Feb 2023BairdMaintainsNeutral—
23 Feb 2022StifelMaintainsHold—
10 Feb 2021BenchmarkUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

BLKB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.4×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
28.6×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.4×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.0%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
33.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.3%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.7%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
13.1%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
194.4%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BLKB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BLKBBlackbaud, Inc.$1.9B
95
KAROKarooooo Ltd.$2.0B
79
PDFSPDF Solutions, Inc.$1.9B
67
NCNOnCino, Inc.$2.0B
78
ASANAsana, Inc.$1.9B
94
ALKTAlkami Technology, Inc.$1.9B
52
VERXVertex, Inc.$2.1B
58
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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BLKB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest BLKB news & analysis

How Blackbaud's AI Agents Could Reshape Its Recurring Growth Model

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research report notes that Blackbaud's long-term contracts, embedded payments, and AI agents could enhance cross-selling opportunities, though the firm does not anticipate material AI-related revenue until after 2026.

Why it matters — BLKB watchers would care because the report highlights how AI agents and existing contract structures could drive future recurring revenue growth, while also setting expectations that meaningful AI revenue remains several years away.

How Blackbaud Is Turning Agentic AI Into a Social Impact Platform

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026neutral

Blackbaud (BLKB) is integrating supervised AI agents into its platform across fundraising, education, and finance functions to increase user engagement and deepen platform usage.

Why it matters — A BLKB watcher would care because this AI integration strategy could influence long-term platform stickiness and customer retention, even though near-term revenue impact is expected to be limited.

Is BLKB Stock Attractive After the Earnings Beat and Revenue Miss?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research notes that BLKB reported an earnings beat but a revenue miss, with low valuation and strong cash flow supporting buybacks, though weak growth, retention pressure, and leverage limit upside.

Why it matters — BLKB watchers would care because the mixed quarter and balanced analyst take highlight both the stock's potential support from buyouts and the headwinds restraining its performance.

Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

Blackbaud released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering management's discussion of the company's quarterly financial results.

Why it matters — BLKB watchers can review the transcript for direct management commentary on quarterly performance and strategic outlook.

Why Blackbaud Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

The Motley Fool · 29 July 2026positive

Blackbaud's Q2 sales fell short of expectations, but the company posted an earnings beat and reiterated its full-year guidance, expecting key metrics to land at the upper end of target ranges.

Why it matters — Despite a revenue miss, the earnings beat and upgraded performance outlook suggest Blackbaud's operations and profitability are strengthening.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BLKB stock

What is the BLKB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Blackbaud, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $54, with estimates ranging from $45 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BLKB stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Blackbaud, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Blackbaud, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BLKB?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Blackbaud, Inc. ranks 95 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 Value (97 of 100).

Will BLKB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +21.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Blackbaud, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BLKB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Blackbaud, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BLKB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $45 to $65 over the next 12 months.

How has BLKB stock performed over the past year?

Blackbaud, Inc. returned -32.0% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Blackbaud, Inc. do?

Blackbaud Inc. is a renowned software company that provides cloud-based and on-premises solutions tailored for the social good community, including nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, and healthcare organizations.

What is the latest news on BLKB?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 31 July 2026): "How Blackbaud's AI Agents Could Reshape Its Recurring Growth Model". A Zacks Investment Research report notes that Blackbaud's long-term contracts, embedded payments, and AI agents could enhance cross-selling opportunities, though the firm does not anticipate material AI-related revenue until after 2026.

Company

About Blackbaud, Inc.

Blackbaud Inc. is a renowned software company that provides cloud-based and on-premises solutions tailored for the social good community, including nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, and healthcare organizations. The primary function of Blackbaud's innovative technology is to empower these entities to improve operational efficiency, enhance fundraising capabilities, and effectively manage programs and financial resources. The company's product offerings include donor management systems, financial management software, marketing automation, and grant management tools, which are crucial in supporting the diverse needs of the social good ecosystem. Blackbaud stands out for its comprehensive suite of services that address various aspects of nonprofit management, thereby facilitating meaningful engagement and impact. With its dedication to driving social change through technology, Blackbaud occupies a significant role in the market, bridging the gap between technology and philanthropy. Its influence extends globally, connecting and supporting a broad range of organizations dedicated to making a positive societal impact.

CEO Mr. Michael P. Gianoni · 2,800 employees · United States · https://www.blackbaud.com