Blackbaud Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Blackbaud is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 25.5% and 5.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 26.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 17.2% in 3 years.

Key information

25.5%

Earnings growth rate

26.3%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth16.9%
Revenue growth rate5.4%
Future return on equity17.2%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated04 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Blackbaud: This Story Is Souring Quickly (Rating Downgrade)

Nov 28

Blackbaud: Good Value As The Company Steps Up Buybacks, Improves Margins

Sep 17

Blackbaud: With Offer On The Table, This Company Is Convinced It's Worth More

Jun 28

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) Shares

Apr 15
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) Shares

Does Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 28
Does Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is There An Opportunity With Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) 41% Undervaluation?

Mar 06
Is There An Opportunity With Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) 41% Undervaluation?

What Does Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) Share Price Indicate?

Feb 02
What Does Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BLKB) Share Price Indicate?

Blackbaud: Improving Trends, Wrong Price

Jan 30

The Returns On Capital At Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Don't Inspire Confidence

Dec 28
The Returns On Capital At Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Don't Inspire Confidence

Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Dec 11
Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

A Look At The Fair Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Nov 25
A Look At The Fair Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Oct 26
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Sep 25
Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 31
Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Estimating The Fair Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Aug 07
Estimating The Fair Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Jul 15
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Should You Think About Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) Now?

Mar 28
Should You Think About Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) Now?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Feb 27
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Feb 06
Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

We Think Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt

Dec 26
We Think Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Nov 26
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)?

Is Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Oct 30
Is Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:BLKB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20261,2911353033824
12/31/20251,2231052733355
12/31/20241,157752362985
9/30/20241,14853154219N/A
6/30/20241,13941176243N/A
3/31/20241,12322180242N/A
12/31/20231,1052136200N/A
9/30/20231,085-25150217N/A
6/30/20231,069-44129197N/A
3/31/20231,063-50132201N/A
12/31/20221,058-45133204N/A
9/30/20221,031-31166234N/A
6/30/20221,001-15135196N/A
3/31/2022966-5152208N/A
12/31/20219286162214N/A
9/30/2021922-1157209N/A
6/30/2021906-2140210N/A
3/31/20219093132203N/A
12/31/2020913876148N/A
9/30/20209082397170N/A
6/30/202091522119175N/A
3/31/202090818108168N/A
12/31/201990012124182N/A
9/30/201988420129186N/A
6/30/201987227124180N/A
3/31/201986026128180N/A
12/31/201884945149201N/A
9/30/201884572142191N/A
6/30/201883074N/A188N/A
3/31/201880878N/A175N/A
12/31/201778874N/A176N/A
9/30/201776954N/A177N/A
6/30/201775850N/A159N/A
3/31/201774748N/A160N/A
12/31/201673245N/A154N/A
9/30/201670831N/A140N/A
6/30/201668430N/A130N/A
3/31/201666028N/A132N/A
12/31/201563826N/A129N/A
9/30/201561524N/A106N/A
6/30/201560127N/A105N/A
3/31/201558429N/A93N/A
12/31/201456428N/A117N/A
9/30/201454635N/A115N/A
6/30/201453034N/A115N/A
3/31/201451632N/A108N/A
12/31/201350430N/A107N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BLKB's forecast earnings growth (25.5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: BLKB's earnings (25.5% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.3% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BLKB's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: BLKB's revenue (5.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BLKB's revenue (5.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BLKB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (17.2%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/26 01:55
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/26 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Blackbaud, Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Peter HeckmannAvondale Partners
Robert OliverBaird
Mark SchappelBenchmark Company