Bridgeline Digital, Inc.

NasdaqCM:BLIN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$13.0m

Bridgeline Digital Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Bridgeline Digital's CEO is Ari Kahn, appointed in May 2016, has a tenure of 10.08 years. total yearly compensation is $1.12M, comprised of 37.4% salary and 62.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 14.08% of the company’s shares, worth $1.83M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.6 years and 8.5 years respectively.

Key information

Ari Kahn

Chief executive officer

US$1.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage37.39%
CEO tenure10.1yrs
CEO ownership14.1%
Management average tenure4.6yrs
Board average tenure8.5yrs

Recent management updates

Analysis Article Jul 24

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) CEO For Now

Key Insights Bridgeline Digital's Annual General Meeting to take place on 31st of July CEO Ari Kahn's total...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Nov 14

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) 26% Price Drop

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry

NasdaqCM:BLIN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Bridgeline Digital's Fair Values from the Community and select...
Analysis Article May 11

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 30%

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...
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New Narrative Apr 16

AI-Powered Search And Salesforce Partnership Will Open New Markets

Expanding AI-based product offerings and strategic partnerships are boosting Bridgeline Digital's leadership in e-commerce and driving revenue growth.
Analysis Article Mar 11

Benign Growth For Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN) Underpins Stock's 26% Plummet

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period...
Analysis Article Jan 24

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 47%

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 47% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article Dec 10

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 30%

The Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...
Analysis Article Sep 12

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Share Price Boosted 26% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article Jul 24

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) CEO For Now

Key Insights Bridgeline Digital's Annual General Meeting to take place on 31st of July CEO Ari Kahn's total...
Analysis Article Apr 14

There's No Escaping Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Muted Revenues Despite A 26% Share Price Rise

Despite an already strong run, Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...
Analysis Article Feb 28

Improved Revenues Required Before Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified

The Bridgeline Digital, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...
Analysis Article Dec 28

There Is A Reason Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Price Is Undemanding

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x might make it look like a strong buy...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Investors Aren't Buying Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLIN) Revenues

Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:BLIN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x might make it look like a strong buy...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Ari Kahn's remuneration changed compared to Bridgeline Digital's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$2m

Dec 31 2025n/an/a

-US$2m

Sep 30 2025US$1mUS$420k

-US$3m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$3m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$2m

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

-US$2m

Sep 30 2024US$620kUS$411k

-US$2m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$10m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$10m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

-US$10m

Sep 30 2023US$851kUS$400k

-US$9m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$2m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$663k

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

US$193k

Sep 30 2022US$1mUS$339k

US$2m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$757k

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$5m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

-US$6m

Sep 30 2021US$455kUS$319k

-US$9m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$4m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$2m

Dec 31 2020n/an/a

-US$999k

Sep 30 2020US$316kUS$300k

-US$2m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$3m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$6m

Dec 31 2019n/an/a

-US$7m

Sep 30 2019US$326kUS$300k

-US$10m

Compensation vs Market: Ari's total compensation ($USD1.12M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD642.98K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Ari's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Ari Kahn (57 yo)

10.1yrs
Tenure
US$1,123,069
Compensation

Mr. Roger E. Kahn, also known as Ari, Ph D., serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeline Digital, Inc since May 2016. He has been a Director of Bridgeline Digital, Inc. since December 201...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Roger Kahn
President10.1yrsUS$1.12m14.08%
$ 1.8m
Thomas Windhausen
CFO, Treasurer & Secretary4.6yrsUS$386.64k0%
$ 0
Jim Voss
Executive Vice President of Technologyless than a yearno datano data
Carl Prizzi
Executive Vice President of Revenueno datano datano data
Jeremy LaDuque
Senior Vice President of Product Marketing4.9yrsno datano data
John Murcott
Executive Vice President of Product & Strategy4.4yrsno datano data
4.6yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: BLIN's management team is considered experienced (4.6 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Roger Kahn
President8.5yrsUS$1.12m14.08%
$ 1.8m
Joni Kahn
Independent Chairperson of the Board14.2yrsUS$71.40k0.29%
$ 37.1k
Kenneth Galaznik
Independent Director20.4yrsUS$63.40k0.34%
$ 44.5k
Michael Ketslakh
Independent Director1.3yrsUS$55.80k3.92%
$ 508.7k
Brandon Ross
Director1.3yrsUS$50.55k0.62%
$ 80.6k
8.5yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: BLIN's board of directors are considered experienced (8.5 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/14 04:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Howard HalpernTaglich Brothers, Inc.
John NobileTaglich Brothers, Inc.
Casey RyanWestPark Capital, Inc.