LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 followed by a conference call hosted by management at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be accessible on BlackLine’s investor relations website at https://investors.blackline.com/. To access the conference call by phone, please register here, and dial-in details will be provided. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL), is the trust infrastructure for the AI era of finance: a future where finance drives the agentic era with intelligence, integrity, and trust rising together. The BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, powered by Studio360 and Verity™ AI, is where the Office of the CFO scales AI across Record-to-Report, Invoice-to-Cash, and the processes where finance owns the controls and demands integrity at every step.
By unifying data, embedding AI, and engineering trust into every action, BlackLine moves finance and accounting beyond reporting on the business to orchestrating it in real time.
Supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, approximately 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future.
LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), the Agentic Financial Operations Platform™ for the Office of the CFO, today announced the opening of its new Birmingham office at 10 Brindleyplace.
Located in the heart of Birmingham, the new office provides a modern, collaborative workspace designed to support BlackLine’s growing UK team. The new location reflects the company’s continued investment in its employees, culture, and long-term commitment to Birmingham as an important hub for innovation and growth.
The opening of the new office represents another milestone in BlackLine’s continued investment in the UK. Purpose-built to encourage collaboration, connection, and innovation, the space provides employees with a world-class workplace that supports the company’s next phase of growth.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) is the trust infrastructure for the AI era of finance: a future where finance drives the agentic era with intelligence, integrity, and trust rising together. The BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, powered by Studio360 and Verity™ AI, is where the Office of the CFO scales AI across Record-to-Report, Invoice-to-Cash, and every process where finance owns the controls and guarantees its integrity at every step.
By unifying data, embedding AI, and engineering trust into every action, BlackLine moves finance and accounting beyond reporting on the business to orchestrating it in real time.
Supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future. Now finance drives. For more information, visit blackline.com.
Kondigt een preview aan van de Finance Control Console, die gecentraliseerd AI-beheer met menselijke inbreng en geïntegreerde waarneembaarheid biedt June 25, 2026 12:30 ET | Source: BlackLine, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) heeft vandaag nieuwe functies op het gebied van governance en waarneembaarheid aangekondigd voor Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, waarmee het de vertrouwensinfrastructuur die financiële bedrijven nodig hebben om AI binnen de CFO-afdeling te implementeren, te beheren en op te schalen, verder versterkt.
Naarmate financiële teams de overstap maken van het gebruik van enkele AI-agents naar het beheer van mogelijk honderdduizenden agents binnen door BlackLine, partners, klanten of externe partijen ontwikkelde applicaties, verschuift de uitdaging van automatisering naar governance en controle. De Finance Control Console™ biedt een gecentraliseerde laag en een commandocentrum dat is ontworpen voor het beveiligen en monitoren van AI-agentprocessen op grote schaal, het handhaven van beleid, het beheren van risico’s en het waarborgen van de verantwoordingsplicht binnen dit steeds complexer wordende ecosysteem. Om te voldoen aan de verplichte compliance- en rapportage-eisen van de CFO-afdeling, biedt de Console de diepgaande transparantie en controleerbaarheid die financiële teams nodig hebben.
Het mandaat voor AI-integriteit
Nu het gebruik van AI snel toeneemt, staan leidinggevenden van financiële afdelingen voor een duidelijk mandaat: de productiviteit van AI benutten zonder de financiële integriteit in gevaar te brengen. Elke AI-gestuurde handeling die van invloed is op de financiële administratie moet traceerbaar en verklaarbaar zijn en voldoen aan vastgelegde controles. Om AI veilig in de kernprocessen van een bedrijf te integreren, moeten CFO’s werken aan een diepgaand inzicht in de operationele context, continue governance en vertrouwen bij auditors.
Door te zorgen voor de governance, verantwoordingsplicht en transparantie die nodig zijn om AI veilig in te zetten, stelt het uitgebreide Agentic Financial Operations Platform van BlackLine bedrijven in staat om de betrouwbare invoering van AI te versnellen en tegelijkertijd de controle te behouden over elke actie en elk resultaat.
"Wij zijn ervan overtuigd dat het volgende tijdperk van de financiële sector aangedreven zal worden door AI, maar beheerd blijft door de financiële sector", aldus Owen Ryan, Chief Executive Officer van BlackLine. "CFO’s kunnen en zullen hun financiële verantwoordelijkheid niet delegeren aan ongereguleerde, niet-transparante AI-modellen. De bedrijven die AI met succes opschalen, zijn de bedrijven die intelligente automatisering combineren met compromisloze verantwoordingsplicht en controle. Door deze vertrouwensinfrastructuur op te zetten, biedt BlackLine de onafhankelijke controlelaag waarmee financiële teams AI veilig kunnen inzetten, elke actie kunnen sturen en het vertrouwen in elk resultaat kunnen behouden."
De basis voor betrouwbare, financiële AI-agentprocessen
Het BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, dat aangedreven wordt door Studio360 en Verity™ AI, biedt de operationele basis die nodig is om AI veilig in te zetten en te beheren binnen de CFO-afdeling. Het platform bevat wee fundamentele lagen:
Systeemonafhankelijke gegevenslaag: deze laag koppelt gestructureerde en ongestructureerde financiële gegevens, workflows, beleidsregels, beheer en operationele context binnen alle bedrijfssystemen aan elkaar. Door financiële intelligentie te combineren met de bedrijfscontext biedt het platform de basis die AI nodig heeft om nauwkeurig te functioneren binnen complexe financiële omgevingen.Financieel besturingssysteem: deze laag coördineert financiële workflows, AI-agents en samenstelbare diensten binnen het door de financiële afdeling gedefinieerde beheer, de beleidsregels en governancekaders. Hierdoor kunnen bedrijven steeds complexere financiële processen automatiseren, terwijl zij blijven werken binnen de kaders die door het financiële management zijn vastgesteld. Samen bieden deze mogelijkheden de operationele basis die nodig is om AI veilig in te zetten binnen de CFO-afdeling.
Finance Control Console: het commandocentrum voor door de financiële afdeling beheerd AI
De Finance Control Console vormt de kern van het uitgebreide platform van BlackLine , die leidinggevenden van financiële afdelingen het inzicht, beheer en toezicht biedt dat nodig is om door AI-gestuurde financiële processen op grote schaal te beheren.
Om te voldoen aan strenge compliance-, audit- en governance-eisen biedt de oplossing:
Realtime inzicht in door AI-gestuurde financiële processenGecentraliseerde governance en beleidsbeheerVolledige audittrajecten van geautomatiseerde actiesVerslagen van verklaarbare bedrijfsbeslissingen die voldoen aan compliance- en auditvereistenRisicomonitoring en uitzonderingsbeheer met menselijke tussenkomstToezicht op AI-agents die ontwikkeld zijn door BlackLine zelf of zijn partners, klanten of externe partijen De op open standaarden gebaseerde, interoperabele Finance Control Console stelt bedrijven in staat om AI-processen consistent te beheren binnen hun gehele financiële technologie-ecosysteem. Voor CFO’s fungeert de Finance Control Console als een gecentraliseerd commandocentrum voor het beheer van door AI aangestuurde financiële activiteiten. Door beleid af te dwingen en auditklare gegevens bij te houden, versnelt de oplossing de invoering van AI, terwijl de verantwoordingsplicht, die nodig is om de integriteit van de financiële administratie te waarborgen, behouden blijft.
"De uitdaging waar CFO’s voor staan, is niet meer om te bepalen of AI financieel werk kan verrichten. De uitdaging is om te bepalen of AI kan worden vertrouwd om financieel werk uit te voeren die aan de governancestandaarden voldoet die de financiële afdeling vereist", aldus Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer bij BlackLine. "Met 25 jaar expertise in financiële processen en het vertrouwen van meer dan 4.300 klanten wereldwijd, combineert BlackLine AI, automatisering, ingebouwde controles en governance in een speciaal ontwikkeld platform voor de CFO-afdeling. Hierdoor kunnen financiële bedrijven sneller handelen zonder in te boeten aan vertrouwen, compliance of verantwoordingsplicht."
Lancering van het Finance Control Console Preview Program
BlackLine heeft vandaag zijn Finance Control Console Preview Program aangekondigd, waarmee zakelijke klanten en strategische partners de kans krijgen om de toekomst van AI-governance in de financiële sector mede vorm te geven.
Deelnemers krijgen vroege toegang tot de mogelijkheden van de Finance Control Console, werken mee aan governancekaders en helpen bij het vaststellen van opkomende best practices voor Agentic Financial Operations.
Ga voor meer informatie over het Agentic Financial Operations Platform™ van BlackLine naar BlackLine.com.
Over BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) biedt een betrouwbare infrastructuur voor de financiële sector in het AI-tijdperk: een toekomst waarin de financiële sector het tijdperk van AI-agents aanstuurt, waarbij intelligentie, integriteit en vertrouwen hand in hand gaan. Het BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, aangedreven door Studio360 en Verity™ AI, biedt CFO-afdelingen de mogelijkheid AI op te schalen in de processen van opname tot rapportage (Record-to-Report), van factuur tot betaling (Invoice-to-Cash) en elk ander proces waarbij de financiële afdeling de controle heeft en de integriteit ervan bij elke stap waarborgt.
Door gegevens te bundelen, AI te integreren en betrouwbaarheid in te bouwen in elk proces, tilt BlackLine financiën en boekhouding van louter rapporteren over het bedrijf naar het in realtime aansturen ervan.
Gesteund door investeringen in toonaangevend onderzoek en ontwikkeling, en beveiligingspraktijken van wereldklasse, werken meer dan 4.300 klanten in diverse sectoren samen met BlackLine om hun bedrijven de toekomst in te leiden. Financiële afdelingen nemen het voortouw. Ga voor meer informatie naar blackline.com.
Vorschau auf die Finance Control Console angekündigt – für zentralisierte KI-Governance mit Human-in-the-Loop-Ansatz und einheitlicher Observability June 25, 2026 12:30 ET | Source: BlackLine, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) hat heute neue Governance- und Observability-Funktionen für seine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™ vorgestellt. Damit baut das Unternehmen die Vertrauensinfrastruktur weiter aus, die Finanzorganisationen benötigen, um KI-Lösungen im gesamten CFO-Bereich sicher einzusetzen, effektiv zu steuern und erfolgreich zu skalieren.
Während Finanzteams den Schritt von wenigen KI-Agenten hin zur Verwaltung von potenziell Hunderttausenden Agenten vollziehen – über BlackLine-Anwendungen sowie Partner-, kundeneigene und Drittanbieter-Lösungen hinweg –, verlagert sich die zentrale Herausforderung von der reinen Automatisierung hin zu Governance und Kontrolle. Die Finance Control Console™ schafft hierfür eine zentrale Steuerungs- und Kontrollinstanz. Sie wurde entwickelt, um agentische Aktivitäten in großem Maßstab zu überwachen und abzusichern, Richtlinien durchzusetzen, Risiken zu steuern und die Rechenschaftspflicht in einem zunehmend komplexen Ökosystem zu gewährleisten. Um den hohen Anforderungen des CFO-Bereichs an Compliance und Berichterstattung gerecht zu werden, bietet die Konsole die umfassende Transparenz und Auditierbarkeit, die Finanzteams benötigen.
Das Gebot der KI-Integrität
Mit der zunehmenden Verbreitung von KI stehen Finanzverantwortliche vor einer zentralen Herausforderung: Sie müssen die Produktivitätsgewinne durch KI nutzen, ohne dabei die finanzielle Integrität zu gefährden. Jede KI-gestützte Maßnahme mit Auswirkungen auf Finanzdaten muss nachvollziehbar, erklärbar und mit den bestehenden Kontrollmechanismen vereinbar sein. Um KI sicher in geschäftskritische Finanzprozesse zu integrieren, benötigen CFOs Lösungen, die einen umfassenden operativen Kontext schaffen, eine kontinuierliche Governance gewährleisten und zugleich das Vertrauen von Wirtschaftsprüfern sichern.
Durch die Bereitstellung der für einen sicheren KI-Einsatz erforderlichen Governance-, Rechenschafts- und Transparenzmechanismen ermöglicht die erweiterte Agentic Financial Operations Platform von BlackLine Unternehmen, KI mit Vertrauen einzuführen und zu skalieren – ohne dabei die Kontrolle über Maßnahmen und Ergebnisse zu verlieren.
„Wir sind überzeugt, dass die nächste Ära des Finanzwesens von KI geprägt, aber vom Finanzbereich gesteuert wird“, so Owen Ryan, Chief Executive Officer von BlackLine. „CFOs können und werden ihre finanzielle Verantwortung nicht an unkontrollierte Black-Box-KI-Modelle abgeben. Die Unternehmen, die KI erfolgreich im großen Maßstab einsetzen, werden diejenigen sein, die intelligente Automatisierung mit konsequenter Rechenschaftspflicht und wirksamen Kontrollmechanismen verbinden. Mit dieser Vertrauensinfrastruktur schafft BlackLine eine unabhängige Kontrollebene, die Finanzteams dabei unterstützt, KI sicher einzusetzen, jede Maßnahme nachvollziehbar zu steuern und das Vertrauen in jedes Ergebnis zu gewährleisten.“
Die Grundlage für vertrauenswürdige agentenbasierte Finanzprozesse
Die BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, basierend auf Studio360 und Verity™ AI, schafft die operative Grundlage für den sicheren Einsatz und die effektive Steuerung von KI im gesamten CFO-Bereich. Die Plattform stützt sich auf zwei zentrale Ebenen:
Systemübergreifende Datenschicht – Sie verknüpft strukturierte und unstrukturierte Finanzdaten, Workflows, Richtlinien, Kontrollmechanismen und operative Kontextinformationen über verschiedene Unternehmenssysteme hinweg. Durch die Verbindung von Finanzintelligenz mit geschäftlichem Kontext schafft die Plattform die Voraussetzungen dafür, dass KI auch in komplexen Finanzumgebungen präzise agieren kann.Finanzbetriebssystem – Es orchestriert Finanzworkflows, KI-Agenten und flexibel kombinierbare Services innerhalb eines von der Finanzorganisation definierten Rahmens aus Kontrollen, Richtlinien und Governance-Vorgaben. Dies ermöglicht es Unternehmen, auch hochkomplexe Finanzprozesse zu automatisieren und dabei konsequent innerhalb der von der Finanzorganisation festgelegten Leitplanken zu agieren. Gemeinsam bilden diese beiden Ebenen die operative Basis für einen sicheren Einsatz von KI im gesamten CFO-Bereich.
Finance Control Console: Die Kommandozentrale für KI im Finanzwesen
Im Zentrum der erweiterten Plattform von BlackLine steht die Finance Control Console. Sie bietet Finanzverantwortlichen die Transparenz, Governance-Funktionen und Kontrollmechanismen, die erforderlich sind, um KI-gestützte Finanzprozesse in großem Maßstab zu steuern.
Um den hohen Anforderungen an Compliance, Auditierbarkeit und Governance gerecht zu werden, umfasst die Lösung unter anderem:
Echtzeit-Transparenz über KI-gestützte FinanzprozesseZentralisierte Governance- und RichtlinienverwaltungLückenlose Audit-Trails für automatisierte MaßnamenNachvollziehbare Entscheidungsprotokolle, die Compliance- und Auditanforderungen unterstützenHuman-in-the-Loop-Überwachung für Risikomanagement und AusnahmefälleZentrale Aufsicht über KI-Agenten von BlackLine, Partnern, Kunden sowie Drittanbietern Die auf offenen Standards basierende und interoperable Finance Control Console ermöglicht Unternehmen eine einheitliche Steuerung von KI-Aktivitäten über ihr gesamtes Finanztechnologie-Ökosystem hinweg. Für CFOs fungiert sie als zentrale Schaltstelle für die Überwachung und Steuerung KI-gestützter Finanzprozesse. Durch die konsequente Durchsetzung von Richtlinien sowie die Erstellung lückenloser, auditierbarer Nachweise unterstützt die Lösung eine schnellere Einführung von KI. Gleichzeitig gewährleistet sie die notwendige Rechenschaftspflicht, um die Integrität von Finanzberichten zu schützen.
„Für CFOs stellt sich heute nicht mehr die Frage, ob KI Finanzaufgaben übernehmen kann. Entscheidend ist vielmehr, ob sichergestellt werden kann, dass sie diese Aufgaben im Einklang mit den für den Finanzbereich erforderlichen Governance-Standards ausführt“, so Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer bei BlackLine. „Aufbauend auf 25 Jahren Erfahrung im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen sowie dem Vertrauen von mehr als 4.300 Kunden weltweit vereint BlackLine KI, Automatisierung, integrierte Kontrollmechanismen und Governance-Funktionen in einer speziell für den gesamten CFO-Bereich entwickelten Plattform. So können Finanzteams ihre Prozesse beschleunigen, ohne Kompromisse bei Vertrauen, Compliance oder Rechenschaftspflicht eingehen zu müssen.“
Start des Vorschauprogramms für die Finance Control Console
BlackLine hat heute den Start seines Vorschauprogramms für die Finance Control Console angekündigt. Das Programm bietet Unternehmenskunden und strategischen Partnern die Möglichkeit, die zukünftige Governance von KI im Finanzwesen aktiv mitzugestalten.
Teilnehmende erhalten frühzeitigen Zugang zu den Funktionen der Finance Control Console, wirken an der Entwicklung von Governance-Rahmenwerken mit und unterstützen die Etablierung neuer Best Practices für Agentic Financial Operations.
Weitere Informationen zur Agentic Financial Operations Platform™ von BlackLine finden Sie auf der Website von BlackLine unter BlackLine.com.
Über BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) bietet die Vertrauensinfrastruktur für das KI-Zeitalter im Finanzwesen – eine Zukunft, in der Intelligenz, Integrität und Vertrauen Hand in Hand wachsen und die Finanzfunktion die agentenbasierte Ära aktiv gestaltet. Die BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, basierend auf Studio360 und Verity™ AI, ermöglicht es dem CFO-Bereich, KI über den gesamten Finanzprozess hinweg zu skalieren – von Record-to-Report über Invoice-to-Cash bis hin zu weiteren geschäftskritischen Abläufen, bei denen die Finanzabteilung die Kontrolle behält und die Integrität jeder Transaktion sicherstellt.
Durch die Vereinheitlichung von Daten, die Einbettung von KI in Finanzprozesse und die Schaffung von Vertrauen bei jeder Maßnahme entwickelt BlackLine das Finanz- und Rechnungswesen weiter – von der bloßen Berichterstattung hin zur Koordination des Geschäftsbereichs in Echtzeit.
Gestützt auf branchenführende Investitionen in Forschung und Entwicklung sowie höchste Sicherheitsstandards vertrauen mehr als 4.300 Kunden aus unterschiedlichsten Branchen weltweit auf BlackLine, um ihre Finanzorganisationen zukunftssicher aufzustellen. Jetzt wird die Zukunft von der Finanzabteilung gestaltet. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter blackline.com.
Annonce du lancement d’un programme-test de la console Finance Control visant à instaurer un pilotage centralisé de l’IA avec une validation humaine et une supervision unifiée June 25, 2026 12:30 ET | Source: BlackLine, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, 25 juin 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq : BL) a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de nouvelles fonctionnalités de gouvernance et de supervision au sein de sa plateforme Agentic Financial Operations™, renforçant ainsi l’infrastructure de confiance dont les établissements financiers ont besoin pour déployer, gouverner et faire évoluer l’IA au sein de leur directions financières.
Pour que les équipes financières puissent passer d’une poignée d’agents IA à la gestion de centaines de milliers d’entre eux au sein des applications de BlackLine, des partenaires, des clients et des tiers, l’enjeu ne consiste plus seulement à maitriser la phase d’automatisation, mais plutôt celle de la gouvernance et du contrôle. La console Finance Control™ offre une interface centralisée et un centre de commande conçus pour sécuriser et surveiller les activités des agents à grande échelle, mettre en œuvre les politiques, gérer les risques et garantir la traçabilité au sein de cet écosystème de plus en plus complexe. La console permet de répondre aux exigences strictes des directions financières en matière de conformité et de déclaration en garantissant la transparence et la traçabilité demandées par les équipes.
Intégrer l’IA : un défi majeur
Alors que l’adoption de l’IA s’accélère, les responsables financiers sont confrontés à un défi clair : exploiter pleinement son potentiel sans compromettre l’intégrité financière. Toute action pilotée par l’IA impliquant des données financières doit être traçable, justifiable et conforme aux contrôles établis. Pour intégrer l’IA en toute sécurité dans leurs activités stratégiques, les responsables des directions financières doivent garantir une compréhension totale de l’environnement opérationnel et une gouvernance continue tout en s’assurant de la confiance des auditeurs.
En garantissant une utilisation sûre de l’IA fondée sur la gouvernance, la responsabilité et la transparence, la nouvelle plateforme Agentic Financial Operations étendue de BlackLine permet aux organisations d’accélérer leur adoption de l’IA en toute confiance, tout en conservant le contrôle sur chaque action et chaque résultat.
« Nous sommes convaincus que l’avenir de la finance sera porté par l’IA, mais sous le contrôle des équipes financières », a déclaré Owen Ryan, directeur général de BlackLine. « Les responsables des directions financières n’ont ni la capacité ni la volonté de déléguer leur responsabilité financière à des modèles d’IA non supervisés fonctionnant comme des boîtes noires. » Les organisations qui parviendront à déployer l’IA à grande échelle seront celles qui auront réussi à combiner l’automatisation intelligente avec un rôle de responsabilité et de contrôle rigoureux. « Avec la mise en œuvre de cette infrastructure fiable, BlackLine offre une interface de contrôle autonome permettant aux directions financières d’exploiter l’IA en toute sécurité, de superviser chaque action et de préserver la confiance dans chacun des résultats. »
Les bases d’une exploitation fiable du système Agentic Financial Operations
La plateforme Agentic Financial Operations™ de BlackLine, optimisée par Studio360 et Verity™ AI, fournit les bases opérationnelles nécessaires pour déployer et superviser l’IA de manière sécurisée au sein des directions financières. La plateforme repose sur deux couches fondamentales :
une couche de données indépendante du système qui fait le lien entre les données financières structurées et non structurées, les flux de travail, les politiques, les contrôles et l’environnement opérationnel au sein des différents systèmes de l’entreprise. En associant l’intelligence financière au contexte opérationnel, la plateforme fournit à l’IA les bases nécessaires pour opérer avec précision dans des environnements financiers complexes.un système d’exploitation financier qui supervise les flux de travail financiers, les agents IA et les services modulaires dans le respect des contrôles, des politiques et des cadres de gouvernance définis par les équipes des directions financières. Les organisations peuvent ainsi automatiser des processus financiers de plus en plus complexes tout en respectant les limites déterministes fixées par la direction financière. Ces deux fonctionnalités constituent la base opérationnelle nécessaire au déploiement fiable de l’IA au sein du service financier.
Console Finance Control : l’interface de commande pour une IA au service de la finance
La console Finance Control, élément central de la plateforme étendue de BlackLine, offre aux responsables financiers la visibilité, la gouvernance et le contrôle nécessaires pour gérer des opérations financières d’envergure basées sur l’IA.
En adéquation avec les exigences rigoureuses de conformité, d’audit et de gouvernance, cette solution offre :
une visibilité en temps réel sur les opérations financières pilotées par IA,une gouvernance et une gestion des politiques centralisées,des pistes d’audit de bout en bout pour les actions automatisées,des registres de décisions étayées qui répondent aux exigences de conformité et d’audit.Implication humaine dans la surveillance des risques et la gestion des exceptionsSupervision des agents IA développés par BlackLine, des partenaires, des clients ou des tiers Conçue sur un modèle ouvert et interopérable, la console Finance Control permet aux organisations de superviser de manière cohérente les activités pilotées par IA au sein de leur écosystème technologique financier. Elle offre une interface de commande centralisée aux responsables des directions financières, leur permettant de superviser les opérations financières pilotées par IA. En garantissant le respect des politiques en place avec la tenue de registres auditables, cette solution accélère l’adoption de l’IA tout en préservant le contrôle nécessaire pour garantir l’intégrité des registres financiers.
« Aujourd’hui, l’enjeu pour les responsables des directions financières n’est plus de savoir si l’IA est capable d’effectuer des tâches financières, mais plutôt de déterminer si l’on peut lui faire confiance pour accomplir ces tâches dans le respect des normes de gouvernance requises par la fonction financière », a déclaré Jeremy Ung, directeur des technologies chez BlackLine. « Fort de 25 ans d’expérience dans les processus financiers, avec plus de 4 300 clients à travers le monde, BlackLine réunit intelligence artificielle, automatisation, contrôles intégrés et gouvernance au sein d’une plateforme spécialement conçue pour les services financiers. Ces derniers peuvent ainsi évoluer plus rapidement sans rien sacrifier en termes de confiance, conformité ou responsabilité. »
Lancement du programme-test de prévisualisation de la console Finance Control
BlackLine a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de son programme-test de la console Finance Control, offrant ainsi à ses clients professionnels et à ses partenaires stratégiques l’opportunité de contribuer à façonner l’avenir de la gouvernance de l’IA dans le domaine financier.
Les participants bénéficieront d’un accès anticipé aux fonctionnalités de la console Finance Control, avec la possibilité de contribuer à l’élaboration des cadres de gouvernance et à la définition des meilleures pratiques émergentes pour l’utilisation d’Agentic Financial Operations.
Pour en savoir plus sur la plateforme Agentic Financial Operations de BlackLine, consultez le site BlackLine.com.
À propos de BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq : BL) fournit l’infrastructure de confiance pour la finance pilotée par IA et permet aux directions financières d’entrer dans l’ère agentique en s’appuyant sur l’intelligence, l’intégrité et la confiance. Optimisée par Studio360™ et Verity™ AI, la plateforme Agentic Financial Operations™ de BlackLine permet aux directions financières de déployer l’IA à grande échelle dans les processus « Record-to-Report », « Invoice-to-Cash », en assurent la gouvernance à chaque étape et en garantissent l’intégrité dans l’ensemble des opérations financières.
En unifiant les données et en intégrant l’IA dans un processus fiable à chaque étape, BlackLine fait évoluer la finance et la comptabilité en les faisant passer d’une simple fonction de reporting de l’activité à son orchestration en temps réel.
Grâce à des investissements en recherche et développement à la pointe du secteur et des pratiques de sécurité haut de gamme, plus de 4 300 clients issus de multiples secteurs s’associent à BlackLine pour mener leurs organisations vers l’avenir. La finance prend le contrôle. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site blackline.com.
Announces Finance Control Console Preview to Provide Centralized, Human-in-the-Loop AI Governance and Unified Observability June 25, 2026 03:00 ET | Source: BlackLine, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) today announced new governance and observability capabilities within its Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, further advancing the trust infrastructure finance organizations need to deploy, govern, and scale AI across the Office of the CFO.
As finance teams transition from deploying a handful of AI agents to managing potentially hundreds of thousands across BlackLine, partner, customer-developed, and third-party applications, the challenge shifts from automation to governance and control. The Finance Control Console™ provides a centralized layer and command center designed for safeguarding and monitoring agentic activities at scale, enforcing policies, managing risk, and maintaining accountability across this increasingly complex ecosystem. To meet the non-negotiable compliance and reporting demands of the Office of the CFO, the Console delivers the deep transparency and auditability that finance teams require.
The Mandate for AI Integrity
As AI adoption accelerates, finance leaders face a clear mandate: unlock the productivity of AI without compromising financial integrity. Every AI-driven action affecting the financial record must be traceable, explainable, and compliant with established controls. To safely integrate AI into core operations, CFOs must solve for deep operational context, continuous governance, and auditor trust.
By providing the governance, accountability, and transparency required to put AI to work safely, BlackLine’s expanded Agentic Financial Operations Platform enables organizations to accelerate AI adoption with confidence while maintaining control over every action and outcome.
"We believe the next era of finance will be powered by AI, but governed by finance," said Owen Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of BlackLine. "CFOs cannot and will not delegate their financial accountability to ungoverned, black-box AI models. Organizations that successfully scale AI will be those that combine intelligent automation with uncompromised accountability and control. By establishing this trust infrastructure, BlackLine is delivering the independent control layer that enables finance teams to safely put AI to work, govern every action, and maintain confidence in every outcome."
The Foundation for Trusted Agentic Financial Operations
The BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, powered by Studio360 and Verity™ AI, provides the operational foundation required to safely deploy and govern AI across the Office of the CFO. The platform is built on two foundational layers:
System-Agnostic Data Layer Connects structured and unstructured financial data, workflows, policies, controls, and operational context across enterprise systems. By combining financial intelligence with business context, the platform provides the foundation AI needs to operate accurately within complex finance environments.Financial Operating System - Orchestrates financial workflows, AI agents, and composable services within finance-defined controls, policies, and governance frameworks. This enables organizations to automate increasingly complex financial processes while operating within the deterministic guardrails established by finance leadership. Together, these capabilities provide the operational foundation required to safely deploy AI across the Office of the CFO.
Finance Control Console: The Command Center for Finance-Led AI
At the center of BlackLine's expanded platform is the Finance Control Console, providing finance leaders with the visibility, governance, and oversight required to manage AI-powered financial operations at scale.
To support rigorous compliance, audit, and governance requirements, the solution provides:
Real-time visibility into AI-driven financial operationsCentralized governance and policy managementEnd-to-end audit trails of automated actionsExplainable decision records that support compliance and audit requirementsHuman-in-the-loop risk monitoring and exception managementOversight of BlackLine-native, partner, customer-developed, and third-party AI agents Built on open standards, the interoperable Finance Control Console enables organizations to govern AI activity consistently across their finance technology ecosystem. For CFOs, the Finance Control Console serves as a centralized command center for governing AI-powered financial operations. By enforcing policies and maintaining audit-ready records, the solution accelerates AI adoption while preserving the accountability required to protect the integrity of the financial record.
"The challenge facing CFOs is no longer whether AI can perform financial work. It's whether AI can be trusted to perform financial work within the governance standards finance requires," said Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine. "Built on 25 years of financial process expertise and trusted by more than 4,300 customers worldwide, BlackLine combines AI, automation, embedded controls, and governance in a purpose-built platform for the Office of the CFO. This enables finance organizations to move faster without sacrificing trust, compliance, or accountability."
Launching the Finance Control Console Preview Program
BlackLine today announced its Finance Control Console Preview Program, giving enterprise customers and strategic partners the opportunity to help shape the future of AI governance in finance.
Participants will gain early access to Finance Control Console capabilities, collaborate on governance frameworks, and help establish emerging best practices for Agentic Financial Operations.
To learn more about BlackLine’s Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, visit BlackLine.com.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) is the trust infrastructure for the AI era of finance: a future where finance drives the agentic era with intelligence, integrity, and trust rising together. The BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, powered by Studio360 and Verity™ AI, is where the Office of the CFO scales AI across Record-to-Report, Invoice-to-Cash, and every process where finance owns the controls and guarantees its integrity at every step.
By unifying data, embedding AI, and engineering trust into every action, BlackLine moves finance and accounting beyond reporting on the business to orchestrating it in real time.
Supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future. Now finance drives. For more information, visit blackline.com.
BlackLine’s Agentic Financial Operations Platform Named Best AI/ML Powered Solution by the 2026 FinTech Tech Ascension Awards and Earns Four TrustRadius Top Rated Awards June 16, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: BlackLine, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), the Agentic Financial Operations Platform™ for the Office of the CFO, today announced it has received recognition from both the 2026 FinTech Tech Ascension Awards and TrustRadius, underscoring the company’s leadership in transforming financial operations through trusted innovation, AI-powered capabilities, and proven customer success.
BlackLine’s Agentic Financial Operations (AFO) platform, powered by Studio360™ and Verity AI™, was named a winner in the Best AI/ML Powered Solution category at the 2026 FinTech Tech Ascension Awards, which recognizes the organizations and technologies driving innovation and excellence across the global financial technology landscape.
In addition, BlackLine earned four 2026 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius, based entirely on verified customer reviews and satisfaction ratings. Demonstrating consistent excellence across the financial lifecycle, BlackLine received top honors in the following categories:
Financial CloseFinancial Risk ManagementAccounts ReceivableQuote to Cash Together, these recognitions highlight BlackLine’s unique ability to pair industry-leading innovation with proven customer outcomes across the Office of the CFO.
“These awards reflect the two forms of validation that matter most: recognition from industry experts and trust from the customers who rely on our platform every day,” said Owen Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of BlackLine. “As organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, they need solutions that combine intelligence with rigorous governance, transparency, and control. Agentic Financial Operations delivers exactly that, empowering finance and accounting teams to operate with greater confidence while unlocking the transformative potential of AI.”
BlackLine introduced Agentic Financial Operations earlier this year to address a growing challenge facing organizations: how to responsibly deploy and scale AI across financial operations while maintaining governance, auditability, and trust. By combining intelligent agents, orchestration capabilities, and a trusted financial data foundation, BlackLine enables finance and accounting teams to automate complex processes, accelerate decision-making, and improve operational performance.
The FinTech Tech Ascension Award recognition specifically highlights BlackLine’s leadership in applying artificial intelligence to solve real-world business challenges for the Office of the CFO. Meanwhile, recognition from TrustRadius reflects the experiences of customers who rely on BlackLine to modernize financial operations, improve accuracy, strengthen governance, and drive operational excellence.
“While these awards validate our current leadership, we are already pioneering what comes next,” Ryan added. “The future of finance goes far beyond basic automation – it is about orchestrating a digital workforce on a single, governed platform. Through the BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform, we are uniting human judgment with AI-powered execution, giving finance leaders the trusted, intelligent partners they need to elevate from transactional management to strategic, value-driving leadership.”
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) is the trust infrastructure where finance drives the agentic era with intelligence, integrity, and trust. The BlackLine Agentic Financial Operations Platform™, powered by Studio360 and Verity™ AI, is where the Office of the CFO puts AI to work, governs it at every step, and guarantees its integrity across the work of finance.
By unifying data and embedding AI agents that finance teams direct, BlackLine moves finance and accounting beyond reporting on the business to orchestrating it in real time.
More than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future. For more information, visit blackline.com.
Mika Yamamoto, a member of the Board of Directors at BlackLine (BL +2.86%), disclosed the sale of 3,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction on June 5, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)3,000Transaction value$85,425.60Post-transaction shares (direct)16,692Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$475,000Transaction and post-transaction values based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($28.48).
Key questionsHow large was this sale relative to the insider's recent trading history?
This 3,000-share sale is at the lower end of Yamamoto's historical sell trades, which ranged from 3,000 to 5,000 shares, and is consistent with the average sell size of approximately 3,740 shares across three sell events.Does this transaction indicate a shift in liquidity strategy or cadence?
The timing and size of the sale match the established pattern of periodic disposals, with the most recent sale reflecting the reduced remaining direct holdings and not a change in trading frequency.Are there any indirect or derivative holdings remaining after this sale?
No indirect or derivative holdings were disclosed as part of this transaction. The remaining 16,692 shares are held directly, with no outstanding stock options reported.How does the timing of the sale relate to BlackLine's market performance?
The sale occurred after a year in which BlackLine shares declined 48.48% (as of June 5, 2026), and the transaction was executed at around $28.48 per share, near the market close price of $28.66 that day.Company overviewMetricValueMarket capitalization$1.67 billionRevenue (TTM)$716.65 millionNet income (TTM)$26.59 million1-year price change-50.80%* 1-year price change calculated as of June 5, 2026.
Company snapshotBlackLine offers cloud-based software solutions for automating accounting and finance operations, including financial close management, account reconciliations, transaction matching, task management, journal entry, variance analysis, compliance, AR automation, and inter-company workflow tools.It generates revenue through direct sales of subscription-based software and related services, targeting critical finance and accounting functions within enterprises.The company serves a global client base of multinational corporations, large domestic enterprises, and mid-sized businesses across diverse industries.BlackLine operates at scale within the financial automation software market, leveraging a comprehensive cloud platform to streamline complex accounting processes for enterprise clients.
The company's strategy centers on expanding its suite of automation tools to address evolving finance department needs, supporting regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. BlackLine's competitive edge lies in its deep domain expertise and ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions for mission-critical financial workflows.
What this transaction means for investorsBlackLine Board of Directors member Mika Yamamoto’s June 5 sale of company stock came at an interesting time. Shares fell to a 52-week low of $24.70 on May 13, and remained near that low when Yamamoto executed her transaction.
Why Yamamoto sold when the stock was well below its 52-week high of $59.57 is not known, but since she retained 16,692 shares after the disposition, and the transaction was in-line with the size of previous sales, these factors suggest she is not rushing to dispose of her holdings. Consequently, this sale does not appear to raise any red flags for investors.
BlackLine stock is down despite reporting revenue of $183.2 million in the first quarter, an increase of 10% year over year. Investors sold shares in Q1 as part of a broader software sector sell-off sparked by fears that artificial intelligence will take business away from companies such as BlackLine.
However, that does not appear to be the case. Not only did BlackLine experience a sales increase in Q1, it anticipates growth extending into Q2. The company forecasted Q2 revenue in the range of $186 million to $188 million, up from $172 million in 2025.
Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Software sector have probably already heard of Magnite (MGNI - Free Report) and BlackLine (BL - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.
Magnite has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while BlackLine has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that MGNI likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than BL has recently. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
MGNI currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.06, while BL has a forward P/E of 16.17. We also note that MGNI has a PEG ratio of 0.44. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. BL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.18.
Another notable valuation metric for MGNI is its P/B ratio of 1.98. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, BL has a P/B of 6.91.
These metrics, and several others, help MGNI earn a Value grade of B, while BL has been given a Value grade of D.
MGNI has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than BL, so it seems like value investors will conclude that MGNI is the superior option right now.
BlackLine (NASDAQ: BL - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the fourteen brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month
Retirement comes 25 years after founding BlackLine Will remain on the Board of BlackLine LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) announced today that industry visionary Therese Tucker, the Company's founder and largest individual shareholder, will retire from full-time executive employment with the company effective June 2, 2026. Ms. Tucker, who owns approximately 8 percent of BlackLine's total outstanding shares, will remain actively engaged with the Company as a board member and significant shareholder.
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) today announced Agentic Financial Operations, a new operating model aimed at solving the key challenge of trust and governance of AI for finance and accounting. The announcement, made at its annual BeyondTheBlack London conference, underscores BlackLine’s commitment to empowering finance leaders to confidently adopt and scale artificial intelligence. Agentic Financial Operations provides the essential control layer the Office of the CFO requires to harness AI safely, strategically, and at scale, ensuring BlackLine remains at the forefront of trusted AI.
BlackLine recognizes that fully realizing the transformative power of Agentic Financial Operations requires continuous, cutting-edge innovation. To accelerate this vision, the company is launching a dedicated AI Innovation Hub as part of a strategic investment in the future of trusted AI.
”CFOs need to leverage AI but remain personally liable for financial accuracy, so a ‘black box’ solution is not an option,” said Owen Ryan, CEO at BlackLine. “BlackLine’s Agentic Financial Operations solution gives leaders the confidence to scale by allowing them to independently validate AI outputs. Additionally, our strategic investment in a new AI Innovation Hub will be critical in continuing to build this trusted future, bringing together our partners, customers, and auditors to solve key AI challenges collaboratively.”
Powered by Agentic Financial Operations: The Solution for Trusted AI
Agentic Financial Operations is founded on the principle that as AI is deployed, trust becomes paramount. BlackLine’s model establishes a “glass box” architecture to orchestrate end-to-end financial processes - creating transparency across human and digital work and enabling finance to move from manual execution to continuous, insight-driven operations.
BlackLine’s approach is uniquely effective because it pairs a secure, auditable AI architecture with more than two decades of proprietary data, delivering the context and precision required for high-stakes financial operations. This gives CFOs the agency to act with confidence.
Customers are already recognizing the importance of this shift:
“If you look at where finance is heading over the next few years, it’s very clear that AI will fundamentally reshape how organizations operate. But it has to be AI built on strong accounting, logic, and compliance. We’ll be adopting more AI capabilities embedded within the BlackLine solution to reduce manual intervention, increase accuracy, and deliver more proactive insight into the close process.”
The Architecture for Agentic Financial Operations
BlackLine’s model, developed in collaboration with its partner ecosystem, is built on three core pillars that deliver speed and insight through a foundation of trust:
1. Governed Financial Data & Workflow Orchestration (Studio360™)
Studio360™ unifies financial operations with a high-quality data foundation from ledgers and systems, including new Snowflake and Workday connectors for expanded data access. This control plane orchestrates all workflow, data, and AI activity, offering on-demand insights through enhanced dashboards and visualizations.
2. An Agentic Intelligence Layer (Verity™ AI)
Verity™ delivers embedded, fully auditable AI capabilities built on BlackLine's extensive repository of accounting intelligence. It features a digital workforce of specialized agents designed to execute complex financial tasks with precision, deliver critical insights, and drive transformative process automation. Expanded capabilities include:
Verity Prepare: Automates end-to-end reconciliation with full traceability, reducing creation time by over 90% for early adoptersVerity Match: Uses AI to analyze historical patterns and improve match rates in complex reconciliations, leading to 80-90% match ratesVerity Collect and Remit: an agentic workforce that uses voice and digital agents that automate collections, summarize and prioritize customer interactions based on urgency and sentiment, and automates remittance processing with a ~90% straight-through processing rate, substantially reducing manual intervention
3. An Auditable and Certified System of Record for AI
BlackLine's AI is grounded in deep accounting intelligence and operational data, a proprietary "ground truth" accumulated from learning from billions of transactions and thousands of customers. With a robust governance framework built into its architecture, BlackLine ensures every AI-driven action is not only accurate but also fully explainable and auditable. This commitment delivers trusted AI, providing finance leaders with confidence and control.
“BlackLine's strategic investments underscore a fundamental truth in the AI era: the value of sophisticated AI models is fully realized only when paired with the robust control layer that governs them,” said Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine. “These innovations solidify BlackLine's commitment to this principle. They empower the company to constantly evolve Agentic Financial Operations, building a system where every action is traceable, auditable, and aligned to financial controls, giving finance teams the ultimate confidence to scale AI.”
Fueling AI Innovation with Strategic Investments
BlackLine is creating an AI Innovation Hub in New York to accelerate the future of trusted AI for finance and accounting teams. This hub will be designed as a magnet for world-class talent, with a dedicated team of leading AI researchers and product development engineers collaborating with BlackLine’s ecosystem of system integrators, ERP vendors, business process outsourcing firms, auditors, and customers. This ecosystem will significantly accelerate BlackLine's Agentic Financial Operations capabilities, building on Verity and combining capabilities from its recent WiseLayer acquisition. Innovation emerging from this hub will actively power and accelerate Agentic Financial Operations, ensuring that advancements in automation and intelligence are intrinsically aligned with the stringent control, auditability, and trust requirements vital for modern finance.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. Built on the Studio360 platform, BlackLine unifies data, streamlines processes, and delivers real-time insights through automation and intelligence powered by Verity - a comprehensive suite of embedded, auditable AI capabilities that provides finance and accounting teams with a new digital workforce.
With a proven, collaborative approach and a track record of innovation supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future. For more information, visit blackline.com.
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Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith beliefs and assumptions as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward looking statements. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this presentation may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time, which are available on our website at http://investors.BlackLine.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, BlackLine does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this presentation, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 followed by a conference call hosted by management at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be accessible on BlackLine’s investor relations website at https://investors.blackline.com. To access the conference call by phone, please register here, and dial-in details will be provided. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. Built on the Studio360 platform, BlackLine unifies data, streamlines processes, and delivers real-time insights through automation and intelligence powered by Verity - a comprehensive suite of embedded, auditable AI capabilities that provides finance and accounting teams with a new digital workforce.
With a proven, collaborative approach and a track record of innovation supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future.
On April 24, 2026, BlackLine Inc BL shares rose 4.3% to $30.64. Despite today's positive movement, the stock has faced a challenging year, declining 44.6% year-to-date and 34.6% over the past year, with a 52-week trading range between $28.78 and $59.57.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $30.64 is 52.2% below the GF Value™ of $64.07.GF Score™: 70/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns.Most notable signal: No insider transactions in the last 3 months. Is BL Overvalued or Undervalued? Based on the current price of $30.64 compared to the GF Value™ of $64.07, BlackLine Inc appears to be significantly undervalued, with a margin of safety of 52.2%. This suggests that the market may not fully recognize the company's potential growth and profitability. However, it is important to note that the GF Valuation label indicates a possible value trap, which suggests caution due to potential risks associated with the stock's performance. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
The considerable difference between the current market price and the GF Value™ presents an opportunity for investors who believe in the company's future growth prospects. Nevertheless, investors should consider the underlying financial metrics and market conditions before making any decisions.
How Does BL's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 76.6x 56.4x Forward P/E 12.8x N/A Currently, BlackLine Inc's P/E (TTM) is 76.6x, which is 36% above its 5-year median P/E of 56.4x. The forward P/E of 12.8x suggests that the market expects significant earnings growth in the future. This analysis indicates that the stock is trading above its historical valuation, which is inconsistent with the GF Value™ verdict of undervaluation, highlighting a potential disconnect between current market sentiment and intrinsic value.
What Does BL's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 70/100 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 2/10 Momentum 4/10 The GF Score™ for BlackLine Inc is 70/100, indicating a generally above-average potential for long-term returns. The strongest area is growth, with a ranking of 8/10, suggesting robust growth prospects. However, the valuation rank at 2/10 reflects concerns about the stock's current price relative to its intrinsic value. Financial strength and profitability are also moderate, with scores of 5/10 and 4/10, respectively, indicating some vulnerabilities that investors should consider.
What Are Insiders Doing with BL Stock? There have been no insider transactions in the last three months for BlackLine Inc. This lack of insider activity can suggest that company executives do not view the current stock price as an attractive buying opportunity, or it may imply a wait-and-see approach regarding the company's future performance. Investors often look to insider transactions as signals of confidence in the company's prospects, so this absence could be interpreted as a cautionary indicator.
What This Means for Investors BlackLine Inc is currently undervalued based on the GF Value™ assessment, with a significant margin of safety. However, potential investors should be aware of the risks indicated by the GF Valuation label, which suggests the possibility of a value trap. It is crucial to consider the overall financial health and market conditions surrounding the company.
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Frequently Asked Questions What is BL's GF Score™?
BL's GF Score™ is 70/100, indicating that it has above-average potential for long-term returns based on various financial metrics.
Is BL overvalued or undervalued?
BL is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $64.07 compared to its market price of $30.64, suggesting significant upside potential.
What is BL's P/E ratio?
BL's P/E ratio (TTM) is 76.6x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 56.4x, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical valuation.
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On April 28, 2026, BlackLine Inc BL shares rose 3.4% today, closing at $31.68. Despite this daily gain, the stock has experienced significant declines over the past year, with a 52-week trading range between $28.78 and $59.57.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $31.68 is 50.6% undervalued compared to GF Value™ of $64.07.GF Score™ is 70/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns.Notable signal: BlackLine's financial strength is rated 5/10. Is BL Overvalued or Undervalued? BlackLine Inc's current share price of $31.68 is significantly lower than the GF Value™ estimate of $64.07, suggesting that the stock is undervalued by approximately 50.6%. This margin of safety indicates a potential opportunity for value-focused investors. However, the GF Valuation label warns that this could be a possible value trap, advising caution before making any investment decisions. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
The disparity between the current market price and the estimated intrinsic value raises questions about the sustainability of BlackLine's growth and profitability. While the undervaluation presents an attractive entry point, investors must consider the company's financial health and market conditions that may affect future performance.
How Does BL's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 79.2x 56.5x (5-Year Median) Forward P/E 13.2x - BlackLine's current P/E (TTM) of 79.2x is significantly above its 5-year median of 56.5x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that while the stock may appear undervalued in terms of GF Value™, the high P/E ratio signals caution regarding its valuation metrics.
What Does BL's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 70/100 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 2/10 Momentum 4/10 The GF Score™ of 70/100 indicates that BlackLine Inc has above-average potential for long-term returns based on its financial metrics. The strongest area is its growth rank of 8/10, reflecting robust growth potential. However, the weakest area is the valuation rank of 2/10, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued based on its current metrics, which could pose risks for potential investors.
What Are Insiders Doing with BL Stock? There have been no insider transactions in the last three months for BlackLine Inc. This lack of activity suggests that insiders may not see immediate value in the current pricing or may be waiting for more favorable conditions before making any moves. The absence of insider buying could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term prospects.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, BlackLine Inc is currently undervalued. However, prospective investors should consider the risks associated with the high current P/E ratio and the potential for a value trap as indicated by the GF Valuation label. Caution is advised when evaluating the stock's future performance and market conditions.
For the complete analysis, visit the BlackLine Inc BL stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is BL's GF Score™?
BlackLine Inc's GF Score™ is 70/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns based on its financial health and performance metrics.
Is BL overvalued or undervalued?
According to GF Value™, BlackLine Inc is undervalued with a current price of $31.68 compared to its fair value estimate of $64.07, suggesting a significant opportunity.
What is BL's P/E ratio?
BlackLine's P/E ratio is 79.2x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median of 56.5x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.
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Investors with an interest in Internet - Software stocks have likely encountered both BlackLine (BL - Free Report) and Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Both BlackLine and Autodesk have a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now. This means that both companies have witnessed positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
BL currently has a forward P/E ratio of 13.26, while ADSK has a forward P/E of 18.97. We also note that BL has a PEG ratio of 0.97. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. ADSK currently has a PEG ratio of 1.17.
Another notable valuation metric for BL is its P/B ratio of 5.67. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, ADSK has a P/B of 16.27.
These metrics, and several others, help BL earn a Value grade of B, while ADSK has been given a Value grade of C.
Both BL and ADSK are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that BL is the superior value option right now.
LOS ANGELES, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“BlackLine delivered a solid first quarter with accelerating revenue growth, operating leverage, and momentum from our platform strategy,” said Owen Ryan, CEO of BlackLine. “We are defining the future of the financial close with Agentic Financial Operations, turning our vision for trusted, auditable AI into commercial reality. The growing adoption of our Verity AI capabilities and Studio360 demonstrate that CFOs view BlackLine as the essential governance layer for the AI era. Driven by strong execution and a growing pipeline, we are raising our full-year outlook while continuing to deliver durable, profitable growth.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
Total GAAP revenues of $183.2 million, an increase of 9.7% compared to the first quarter of 2025.GAAP operating margin of 3.4%, compared to 2.1% in the first quarter of 2025.Non-GAAP operating margin of 21.6%, compared to 20.9% in the first quarter of 2025.GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine of $8.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine of $6.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine of $39.6 million, or $0.56 per diluted share compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine of $36.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.Billings of $173.7 million, an increase of 9.2% compared to the first quarter of 2025.Remaining performance obligation of $1.1 billion, an increase of 17.9% compared to the first quarter of 2025.Operating cash flow of $46.3 million, compared to $46.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.Free cash flow of $35.8 million, compared to $32.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.Repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock for $47.1 million as part of our share repurchase program under which approximately $217.4 million of buyback capacity remained at March 31, 2026. First Quarter Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights
BlackLine had a total of 4,301 customers at March 31, 2026.Platform pricing Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a percentage of eligible ARR, which excludes Solex and public sector ARR, was 13% at March 31, 2026.Achieved a dollar-based net revenue retention rate of 105% at March 31, 2026.Unveiled Agentic Financial Operations, a new operating model to solve key challenges of trust and governance of AI for finance and accounting.Announced the creation of BlackLine’s first AI Innovation Hub located in New York City.Hosted BeyondTheBlack London, BlackLine’s European-focused customer conference.Hosted a virtual AI investor session, showcasing the Company’s AI innovation.Announced the retirement of BlackLine’s founder, Therese Tucker. The financial results included in this press release are preliminary and subject to final review. Financial results will not be final until BlackLine files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period. Information about BlackLine’s use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Financial Outlook
Second Quarter 2026
Total GAAP revenue is expected to be in the range of $186 million to $188 million.Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 21.5% to 22.5%.Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine is expected to be in the range of $40 million to $42 million, or $0.57 to $0.59 per share on 73.3 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Full Year 2026
Total GAAP revenue is expected to be in the range of $765 million to $769 million.Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 24.0% to 24.5%.Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine is expected to be in the range of $174 million to $182 million, or $2.42 to $2.53 per share on 74.4 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Guidance for non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, and non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine excludes specified items from the corresponding GAAP financial measures as outlined below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and as detailed in the reconciliations of non-GAAP measures for historical periods. Reconciliations of non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, and non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine guidance to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable efforts due to the unpredictability and complexity of the charges excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures. The Company expects the variability of the above items could have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on its future GAAP operating margin, net income attributable to BlackLine, and net income per share attributable to BlackLine.
Quarterly Conference Call
BlackLine will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. A live audio webcast will be accessible on BlackLine’s investor relations website at https://investors.blackline.com. Participants can preregister for the conference call. A replay of the webcast will be available at https://investors.blackline.com for 12 months. BlackLine has used, and intends to continue to use, its Investor Relations website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. Built on the Studio360 platform, BlackLine unifies data, streamlines processes, and delivers real-time insights through automation and intelligence powered by Verity - a comprehensive suite of embedded, auditable AI capabilities that provides finance and accounting teams with a new digital workforce.
With a proven, collaborative approach and a track record of innovation supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future.
For more information, please visit blackline.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This release and the conference call referenced above contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “would,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this release and quarterly conference call include, but are not limited to, statements regarding BlackLine’s future financial and operational performance, including, without limitation, GAAP and non-GAAP guidance for the second quarter and full year of 2026, the impact of progress against certain key initiatives, our expectations for our business, including the demand environment, BlackLine’s addressable market, market position and pipeline, our international growth, and our relationships with our customers and partners, including opportunities to expand those relationships.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release or the quarterly conference call are based upon BlackLine’s historical performance and its current plans, estimates and expectations, and are not a representation that such plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good-faith beliefs and assumptions as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or if any assumptions prove incorrect, actual performance or results may differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company’s ability to attract new customers and expand sales to existing customers; the extent to which customers renew their subscription agreements or increase the number of users; the impact of current and future economic uncertainty and other unfavorable conditions in the Company's industry or the global economy; the Company’s ability to manage growth and scale effectively, including entry into new geographies; the Company’s ability to provide successful enhancements, new features and modifications to its software solutions; the Company’s ability to develop new products and software solutions and the success of any new product and service introductions; the Company's ability to effectively incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies (AI/ML) into its platform and business and the potential reputational harm or legal liability that may result from the use of AI/ML solutions and features; the success of the Company’s strategic relationships with technology vendors and business process outsourcers, channel partners and alliance partners; any breaches of the Company’s security measures; a disruption in the Company’s hosting network infrastructure; costs and reputational harm that could result from defects in the Company’s solutions; the loss of any key employees; continued strong demand for the Company’s software in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America; the Company’s ability to compete as the financial close management provider for organizations; the timing and success of solutions offered by competitors including competitors' ability to incorporate AI/ML into products and offerings more quickly or successfully; changes in the proportion of the Company’s customer base that is comprised of enterprise or mid-sized organizations; the Company’s ability to expand and effectively manage its sales teams and their performance and productivity; fluctuations in our financial results due to long and increasingly variable sales cycles; failure to protect the Company’s intellectual property; the Company’s ability to integrate acquired businesses and technologies successfully or achieve the expected benefits of such transactions; unpredictable and uncertain macro and regional economic conditions; seasonality; changes in current tax or accounting rules; cyber attacks and the risk that the Company’s security measures may not be sufficient to secure its customer or confidential data adequately; acts of terrorism or other vandalism, war, or natural disasters including the effects of climate change; the impact of any determination of deficiencies or weaknesses in our internal controls and processes; and other risks and uncertainties described in the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026. Additional information will also be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. All of the information in this press release is subject to completion of our quarterly review process.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, BlackLine has provided in this release and the quarterly conference call held on May 5, 2026, certain financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with GAAP defined as “non-GAAP financial measures,” which include (i) non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin, (ii) non-GAAP operating expenses, (iii) non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin, (iv) non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc., (v) diluted non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc., and (vi) free cash flow.
BlackLine’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results and believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to the corresponding GAAP measures, in evaluating BlackLine’s ongoing operational performance and trends and in comparing its financial measures with other companies in the same industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to help investors understand the operational performance of their businesses. However, it is important to note that the particular items BlackLine excludes from, or includes in, its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the items excluded from, or included in, similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies in the same industry. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to such GAAP measures has been provided in the tables included as part of this press release.
Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin. Non-GAAP gross profit is defined as GAAP revenues less GAAP cost of revenue adjusted for amortization of acquired developed technology, stock-based compensation, and transaction-related costs (including, but not limited to, accounting, legal, and advisory fees related to the transaction, as well as transaction-related retention bonuses). Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit divided by GAAP revenues. BlackLine believes that presenting non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin is useful to investors as it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash expenses and allows a direct comparison of gross profit between periods.
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses. Non-GAAP operating expenses include (a) non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, (b) non-GAAP research and development expense, and (c) non-GAAP general and administrative expense. Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense is defined as GAAP sales and marketing expense adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and transaction-related costs. Non-GAAP research and development expense is defined as GAAP research and development expense adjusted for stock-based compensation and transaction-related costs. Non-GAAP general and administrative expense is defined as GAAP general and administrative expense adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of contingent consideration, transaction-related costs, restructuring costs, and legal settlement gains or costs. BlackLine believes that presenting each of the non-GAAP operating expenses is useful to investors as it eliminates the impact of certain cash and non-cash expenses and allows a direct comparison of operating expenses between periods.
Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating Margin. Non-GAAP income from operations is defined as GAAP income from operations adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of contingent consideration, transaction-related costs, restructuring costs, and legal settlement gains or costs. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined as non-GAAP income from operations divided by GAAP revenues. BlackLine believes that presenting non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP operating margin is useful to investors as it eliminates the impact of items that have been impacted by the Company’s acquisitions and other related costs in order to allow a direct comparison of income from operations between all periods presented.
Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to BlackLine and Diluted Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share Attributable to BlackLine, Inc. Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine is defined as GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine adjusted for the income tax effects of acquisitions, stock-based compensation shortfalls and windfalls, and the discrete tax impact of other non-GAAP adjustments, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, amortization of debt issuance costs from our convertible senior notes, change in fair value of contingent consideration, transaction-related costs, restructuring costs, legal settlement gains or costs, adjustment to the redeemable non-controlling interest to the redemption amount, and gain on extinguishment of convertible senior notes. Diluted non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc. includes the adjustment for shares resulting from the elimination of stock-based compensation. BlackLine believes that presenting non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine is useful to investors as it eliminates the impact of items that have been impacted by the Company’s acquisitions and other related costs to allow a direct comparison of net income between all periods presented.
Free Cash Flow. Free cash flow is defined as cash flows provided by operating activities less cash flows used to purchase property and equipment, financed and otherwise, capitalized software development, and intangible assets. BlackLine believes that presenting free cash flow is useful to investors as it provides a measure of the Company’s liquidity used by management to evaluate the amount of cash generated by the Company’s business including the impact of purchases of property and equipment and cost of capitalized software development.
Use of Operating Metrics
BlackLine has provided in this release and the quarterly conference call held on May 5, 2026 certain operating metrics, including (i) number of customers, (ii) Platform pricing ARR as a percentage of eligible ARR, and (iii) dollar-based net revenue retention rate, which BlackLine uses to evaluate its business, measure its performance, identify trends affecting its business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions.
Number of Customers. A customer is defined as a company that contributes to our subscription and support revenue as of the measurement date. In situations where an organization has multiple subsidiaries or divisions, each entity that is invoiced as a separate entity is treated as a separate customer. In an instance where an existing customer requests its invoice be divided for the sole purpose of restructuring its internal billing arrangement without any incremental increase in revenue, such customer continues to be treated as a single customer. BlackLine believes that its ability to expand its customer base is an indicator of the Company’s market penetration and the growth of its business.
Platform Pricing ARR as a Percentage of Eligible ARR. Platform pricing ARR as a percentage of eligible ARR is calculated as platform annual recurring revenue divided by our eligible annual recurring revenue. We define eligible ARR as total annual recurring revenue, excluding revenue from SAP solutions-extensions (“SolEx”) and the public sector.
Dollar-based Net Revenue Retention Rate. Dollar-based net revenue retention rate is calculated as the implied monthly subscription and support revenue at the end of a period for the base set of customers from which the Company generated subscription revenue in the year prior to the calculation, divided by the implied monthly subscription and support revenue one year prior to the date of calculation for that same customer base. This calculation does not reflect implied monthly subscription and support revenue for new customers added during the one-year period but does include the effect of customers who terminated during the period. Implied monthly subscription and support revenue is defined as the total amount of minimum subscription and support revenue contractually committed to, under each of BlackLine’s customer agreements over the entire term of the agreement, divided by the number of months in the term of the agreement. BlackLine believes that dollar-based net revenue retention rate is an important metric to measure the long-term value of customer agreements and the Company’s ability to retain and grow its relationships with existing customers over time.
BlackLine, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands)(unaudited) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025ASSETSCurrent assets: Cash and cash equivalents$242,041 $390,034 Marketable securities 283,030 388,178 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 174,890 218,100 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,141 28,897 Total current assets 732,102 1,025,209 Capitalized software development costs, net 50,689 49,494 Property and equipment, net 12,957 13,255 Intangible assets, net 45,569 49,352 Goodwill 465,715 465,804 Operating lease right-of-use assets 19,531 22,756 Deferred tax assets, net 37,739 39,341 Other assets 91,216 94,308 Total assets$1,455,518 $1,759,519 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities: Accounts payable$5,846 $15,523 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 59,421 76,790 Deferred revenue, current 359,598 368,593 Finance lease liabilities, current 13 12 Operating lease liabilities, current 4,856 4,436 Convertible senior notes, net, current — 230,023 Total current liabilities 429,734 695,377 Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent 37 40 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 15,737 19,850 Convertible senior notes, net, noncurrent 666,678 666,046 Deferred tax liabilities, net 4,585 5,244 Deferred revenue, noncurrent 447 922 Other long-term liabilities 779 593 Total liabilities 1,117,997 1,388,072 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable non-controlling interest 31,571 39,121 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 592 599 Additional paid-in capital 327,307 356,841 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (628) (296)Accumulated deficit (21,321) (24,818)Total stockholders' equity 305,950 332,326 Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest, and stockholders' equity$1,455,518 $1,759,519 BlackLine, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Revenues Subscription and support$173,714 $158,462 Professional services 9,441 8,469 Total revenues 183,155 166,931 Cost of revenues Subscription and support 36,436 34,130 Professional services 7,569 6,794 Total cost of revenues 44,005 40,924 Gross profit 139,150 126,007 Operating expenses Sales and marketing 67,421 63,063 Research and development 30,560 25,725 General and administrative 33,241 28,345 Restructuring costs 1,693 5,299 Total operating expenses 132,915 122,432 Income from operations 6,235 3,575 Other income (expense) Interest income 6,058 8,892 Interest expense (2,494) (2,522)Other income, net 3,564 6,370 Income before income taxes 9,799 9,945 Provision for income taxes 5,908 4,671 Net income 3,891 5,274 Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest 394 397 Adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (4,629) (1,178)Net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$8,126 $6,055 Basic net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$0.14 $0.10 Shares used to calculate basic net income per share 59,439 62,822 Diluted net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$0.13 $0.10 Shares used to calculate diluted net income per share 69,835 64,839 BlackLine, Inc.Calculation of Diluted Net Income Per Share(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 2025Diluted Net Income Per Share Numerator: Net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$8,126 $6,055Interest expense, net of taxes 1,041 125Net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc. for diluted calculation$9,167 $6,180Denominator: Weighted average shares 59,439 62,822Dilutive effect of securities 538 632Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes 9,858 1,385Shares used to calculate diluted net income per share 69,835 64,839Diluted net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$0.13 $0.10 BlackLine, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in thousands)(unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities Net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$8,126 $6,055 Net income and adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (4,235) (781)Net income 3,891 5,274 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 12,166 11,498 Amortization of debt issuance costs 805 834 Stock-based compensation 23,741 18,574 Noncash lease expense 1,545 1,397 Accretion of purchase discounts on marketable securities, net (2,544) (1,968)Net foreign currency (gains) losses 122 (227)Deferred income taxes 979 (1,313)Provision for (benefit from) credit losses (3) 56 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 41,862 32,737 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,308) (1,878)Other assets 3,106 (517)Accounts payable (7,716) (3,590)Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (17,477) (6,631)Deferred revenue (9,455) (8,024)Operating lease liabilities (1,628) (1,510)Lease incentive receipts — 30 Other long-term liabilities 210 2,000 Net cash provided by operating activities 46,296 46,742 Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of marketable securities (68,490) (384,923)Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 174,272 — Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 1,626 — Capitalized software development costs (8,411) (8,167)Purchases of property and equipment (2,117) (5,951)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 96,880 (399,041)Cash flows from financing activities Purchase of additional redeemable non-controlling interest (3,291) — Repayment of convertible senior notes (230,196) — Principal payments under finance lease obligations (3) (57)Repurchases of common stock (45,990) (45,451)Proceeds from exercises of stock options 59 2,136 Proceeds from exercises of stock options - redeemable non-controlling interest 152 — Acquisition of common stock for tax withholding obligations (11,763) (10,939)Net cash used in financing activities (291,032) (54,311)Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (137) 240 Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (147,993) (406,370)Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 390,220 886,147 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$242,227 $479,777 Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets: Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$242,041 $479,536 Restricted cash included within prepaid expenses and other current assets at end of period 186 — Restricted cash included within other assets at end of period — 241 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$242,227 $479,777 BlackLine, Inc.Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)(unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Non-GAAP Gross Profit: Gross profit$139,150 $126,007 Amortization of acquired developed technology 3,522 3,173 Stock-based compensation 4,281 3,646 Transaction-related costs — 8 Total non-GAAP gross profit$146,953 $132,834 Gross margin 76.0% 75.5%Non-GAAP gross margin 80.2% 79.6% Non-GAAP Operating Income: Operating income$6,235 $3,575 Amortization of intangible assets 3,783 3,650 Stock-based compensation 24,785 19,419 Transaction-related costs 2,923 3,010 Restructuring and legal settlement costs 1,878 5,299 Total non-GAAP operating income$39,604 $34,953 GAAP operating margin 3.4% 2.1%Non-GAAP operating margin 21.6% 20.9% Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to BlackLine, Inc.: Net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$8,126 $6,055 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,935 (654)Amortization of intangible assets 3,783 3,650 Stock-based compensation 24,785 19,308 Amortization of debt issuance costs 805 834 Transaction-related costs 2,923 3,010 Restructuring and legal settlement costs 1,878 5,299 Adjustment to redeemable non-controlling interest (4,629) (1,178)Total non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$39,606 $36,324 Basic Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share Attributable to BlackLine, Inc.: Basic non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$0.67 $0.58 Shares used to calculate basic non-GAAP net income per share 59,439 62,822 Diluted Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share Attributable to BlackLine, Inc. Numerator: Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$39,606 $36,324 Interest expense, net of taxes 1,535 1,472 Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc. for diluted calculation$41,141 $37,796 Denominator: Weighted average shares 59,439 62,822 Dilutive effect of securities 3,733 2,985 Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes 9,858 11,243 Shares used to calculate diluted non-GAAP net income per share 73,030 77,050 Diluted non-GAAP net income per share attributable to BlackLine, Inc.$0.56 $0.49 Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing Expense: Sales and marketing expense$67,421 $63,063 Amortization of intangible assets (182) (398)Stock-based compensation (6,947) (6,044)Transaction-related costs — (10)Total non-GAAP sales and marketing expense$60,292 $56,611 Non-GAAP Research and Development Expense: Research and development expense$30,560 $25,725 Stock-based compensation (4,732) (3,350)Transaction-related costs — (21)Total non-GAAP research and development expense$25,828 $22,354 Non-GAAP General and Administrative Expense: General and administrative expense$33,241 $28,345 Amortization of intangible assets (79) (79)Stock-based compensation (8,825) (6,379)Transaction-related costs (2,923) (2,971)Restructuring and legal settlement costs (185) — Total non-GAAP general and administrative expense$21,229 $18,916 Total Non-GAAP Operating Expenses$107,349 $97,881 Free Cash Flow Net cash provided by operating activities$46,296 $46,742 Capitalized software development costs (8,411) (8,167)Purchases of property and equipment (2,117) (5,951)Free cash flow$35,768 $32,624
For the quarter ended March 2026, BlackLine (BL - Free Report) reported revenue of $183.16 million, up 9.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.56, compared to $0.58 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.25% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $180.9 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.45, the EPS surprise was +24.92%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how BlackLine performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Billings: $173.7 million versus $175.39 million estimated by three analysts on average.Total customers: 4,301 compared to the 4,381 average estimate based on two analysts.Retention Rate: 105% versus 104.5% estimated by two analysts on average.Revenues- Professional services: $9.44 million compared to the $9.06 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.5% year over year.Revenues- Subscription and support: $173.71 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $171.84 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.6%.Gross profit- Professional services: $1.87 million compared to the $1.85 million average estimate based on two analysts.Gross profit- Subscription and support: $137.28 million compared to the $140.48 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for BlackLine here>>>
Shares of BlackLine have returned -7.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
BlackLine (BL - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +24.92%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.63, delivering a surprise of +8.62%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
BlackLine, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, posted revenues of $183.16 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.25%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $166.93 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
BlackLine shares have lost about 39.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%.
What's Next for BlackLine?While BlackLine has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for BlackLine was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.57 on $187.33 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.39 on $765.24 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Software is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, NCR Atleos (NATL - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 6.
This provider of ATM services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.00 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +56.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
NCR Atleos' revenues are expected to be $1.04 billion, up 6.5% from the year-ago quarter.
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CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO - Get Free Report) EVP Jennifer Mann sold 23,984 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.41, for a total value of $2,000,505.44. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 157,400 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $13,128,734. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS - Get Free Report) major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 261,054 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.37, for a total transaction of $15,759,829.98. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,671,855 shares in the company, valued at $161,299,886.35. This represents a 8.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Large shareholders that own at least 10% of a company's shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.
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Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS - Get Free Report) major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 261,055 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total value of $16,451,686.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 2,410,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,928,616. This trade represents a 9.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Large shareholders that own at least 10% of a company's shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.
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Travis Boersma Sells 749,999 Shares of Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) StockMarketBeat
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS - Get Free Report) Chairman Travis Boersma sold 749,999 shares of Dutch Bros stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.39, for a total transaction of $45,292,439.61. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman owned 2,671,855 shares of the company's stock, valued at $161,353,323.45. This represents a 21.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS - Get Free Report) Chairman Travis Boersma sold 750,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total value of $47,265,000.00. Following the sale, the chairman owned 2,410,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,928,616. This trade represents a 23.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
BlackLine (BL - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $30.63, gaining 1.1% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $45.62 indicates a 48.9% upside potential.
The average comprises 13 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $32.00 to a high of $70.00, with a standard deviation of $11.74. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 4.5% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 128.5% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in BL. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why BL Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 2.8%, as two estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revision.
Moreover, BL currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much BL could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
BlackLine is downgraded to a hold rating due to a lack of expected growth acceleration despite solid product progress. Q1 showed revenue up ~10% y/y and strong metrics in deal size and RPO, but ARR growth remains weak at 8.5% y/y. BL's platform pricing and Verity AI adoption are progressing, but monetization and scaled deployment timing remain uncertain.
BlackLine is upgraded to a "Buy," driven by compelling value after a ~50% share price decline. BL's specialized accounting software is highly resistant to AI disruption, serving critical, error-intolerant finance processes. The company's sub-2% penetration of a $45 billion TAM and recent FedRAMP certification unlock significant growth opportunities.
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) announced today that members of BlackLine’s management team will attend the following upcoming investor conferences:
Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Presentation time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: New York, NY
William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Presentation time: 10:00 AM CT
Location: Chicago, IL
Where available, webcasts will be accessible on BlackLine’s investor relations website at https://investors.blackline.com.
About BlackLine
BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. Built on the Studio360 platform, BlackLine unifies data, streamlines processes, and delivers real-time insights through automation and intelligence powered by Verity - a comprehensive suite of embedded, auditable AI capabilities that provides finance and accounting teams with a new digital workforce.
With a proven, collaborative approach and a track record of innovation supported by industry-leading R&D investment and world-class security practices, more than 4,300 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future.
3 Dividend Stocks With Insiders Buying in 2026BlackLine NASDAQ: BL executives said finance and accounting departments are moving cautiously but steadily toward artificial intelligence, with demand centered on accuracy, controls and predictable economics rather than experimentation.
Speaking at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, CEO Owen Ryan and CFO Patrick Villanova described an enterprise customer base that is interested in AI but reluctant to deploy tools that could introduce risk into financial reporting. Ryan said finance and accounting teams are trying to understand AI spending across their organizations, while many CFOs are questioning whether current AI investments are delivering real returns.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/04 - 05/08“In the accounting side, which is where we spend most of our efforts with our customers, we’re not seeing layoffs. We’re not seeing a lot of hiring,” Ryan said. He added that customers are asking BlackLine to help define “the art of the possible” for AI use cases and to co-develop capabilities that can be deployed responsibly.
Ryan said large companies are generally not looking to be on the “bleeding edge,” given the involvement of management teams, internal auditors, external auditors and regulators. He said BlackLine supports a significant portion of capital markets activity, stating that “$54 trillion of market cap runs through BlackLine every day.”
Accounting AI Adoption Remains Cautious Is Backblaze the Next Momentum Monster?Villanova said AI use cases are currently more prevalent in finance than accounting because forecasting does not require perfect accuracy. Accounting, by contrast, demands exact results.
“If you’re 95% right in the accounting world, you’re 100% wrong,” Villanova said. “If you’re 5% off your financial statements, that’s a restatement. That’s a lawsuit. People lose their jobs.”
Villanova said that risk profile makes it difficult for companies to justify building accounting AI capabilities on their own simply to save money. He said BlackLine’s history and reputation give it an advantage with customers seeking guardrails, controls and human oversight.
Ryan said the slower pace of adoption could be a tailwind for BlackLine because its enterprise customers need solutions that can satisfy CIOs, legal teams, auditors and regulators. He said the company was criticized last year for not moving faster with AI, but argued that BlackLine’s customer base requires a more deliberate approach.
Platform Pricing and Studio 360 Drive Customer Conversations Villanova said BlackLine’s platform pricing model, launched in January 2024, is gaining traction with new customers. He said more than 90% of new logos are choosing the platform model, which offers unlimited access and unlimited users.
For existing customers, adoption was initially slower, but Villanova said the launch of Studio 360 helped shift the discussion from user access to product value. He described Studio 360 as the “connective fiber” of BlackLine’s platform, providing one source of truth and one data set.
Villanova said BlackLine has reached 13% of eligible annual recurring revenue on platform pricing and reiterated that the company expects to reach at least 25% by the end of the year. He said achieving that target would mean more than 50% of customer ARR would be consumption-only, with no link to user counts.
Ryan said new customers have been highly receptive to platform pricing, but some of BlackLine’s most deeply adopted customers have been harder to convert because they want to see additional return on investment. He said AI has helped elevate conversations with customers to higher levels in the organization, including CFOs.
Executives Outline Monetization of AI Agents Villanova said customers moving to the platform are producing a day-one ARR uplift of 10% to 40%. While that pulls some future user additions forward, he said BlackLine’s modeling shows the uplift more than offsets the user additions it would otherwise expect.
He described three expected economic benefits from the platform transition:
A day-one ARR uplift when customers move to platform pricing; Reduced attrition tied to user-seat reductions; Additional revenue from increased consumption of AI agents over time. Villanova said customers receive a limited number of agents initially so finance teams can test them, gain comfort from internal and external auditors, and run agent outputs alongside manual processes. He said public companies typically need two to three quarters of testing before applying agents more broadly.
Ryan and Villanova also emphasized that BlackLine is not selling tokens. Ryan said tokenization has become a concern for CFOs because costs can spiral without clear ROI. Villanova said BlackLine sells outcomes, such as automating financial transactions, rather than charging customers based on token usage.
“You’re not going to be able to sell to a person like me saying, ‘We have no idea how many tokens you’re going to use, and we’re going to charge you for it,’” Villanova said.
SAP Partnership, Churn and Capital Allocation Ryan said BlackLine is in ongoing conversations with SAP about changing pricing for SAP Solution Extension, or SolEx, customers. He said some BlackLine AI capabilities on the agentic side are not currently available to SolEx customers and that those customers are likely to push for change.
Ryan also said BlackLine and SAP are working on AI initiatives involving SAP’s Joule capabilities and BlackLine’s Verity capabilities. He said the companies have a memorandum of understanding in progress and several working sessions planned over the next six to eight weeks.
Villanova addressed churn in BlackLine’s lower mid-market customer segment, saying the company sold during COVID to smaller customers with five to 10 accountants that were not scaling or adopting the product effectively. He said BlackLine decided in 2023 to stop selling to those customers and expects the related churn to improve in the second half of this year as three-year contracts from that cohort roll off.
On capital allocation, Villanova said BlackLine’s first priority is investing in its own product innovation. He said the company also continues to evaluate tuck-in acquisitions that could expand its platform and capabilities for the office of the CFO. Share repurchases remain a third use of capital, he said, with the company continuing to evaluate buybacks opportunistically.
Federal Opportunity Tied to Compliance Progress Ryan said BlackLine sees an opportunity in aerospace, defense and federal government markets as it progresses through compliance requirements, including IL-2 and IL-4. He said BlackLine has historically been able to sell into the commercial side of aerospace and defense customers, but not the government side.
Ryan said the company has had “a couple smaller wins” and is building a pipeline in the federal government space. He said the third quarter is where BlackLine expects to begin seeing some success, though he added that the government market moves more slowly than commercial markets.
“Our real bet for this is in 2027,” Ryan said, adding that BlackLine aims to help government departments and agencies become auditable.
About BlackLine NASDAQ: BLBlackLine, Inc is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions designed to automate and modernize the finance and accounting function. The company's flagship offering, the BlackLine Finance Controls and Automation Platform, enables organizations to streamline critical processes such as account reconciliations, journal entry management, intercompany accounting, and transaction matching. By delivering a centralized, real-time view of financial data, BlackLine helps companies improve operational efficiency, enhance compliance and strengthen internal controls.
Key products and services within the BlackLine platform include Account Reconciliation, Task Management, Transaction Matching, Journal Entry, and Intercompany Hub.
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3 Dividend Stocks With Insiders Buying in 2026BlackLine NASDAQ: BL executives said the company is leaning on platform pricing, artificial intelligence and deeper enterprise adoption as it works to reaccelerate revenue growth, according to remarks at a William Blair conference session.
Chair and CEO Owen Ryan described BlackLine as a “mission-critical system for the office of the CFO,” saying the company supports financial close, reconciliation, intercompany, invoice-to-cash and reporting workflows. Ryan said BlackLine recently marked its 25th anniversary and serves about 4,400 customers across major global markets.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/04 - 05/08Ryan said BlackLine’s public-company customers represent about $54 trillion of market capitalization, underscoring the company’s role in helping organizations produce financial statements and meet audit and regulatory requirements. He added that BlackLine typically serves at least half of larger public companies in major markets and has about 60% penetration of the Fortune 500.
Studio 360 Positioned as Growth Driver Chief Financial Officer Patrick Villanova said BlackLine’s Studio 360 platform has changed the company’s go-to-market and product strategy by connecting what had historically been four separate solutions: Financial Close, Intercompany, Invoice-to-Cash and Financial Reporting & Analytics.
Is Backblaze the Next Momentum Monster?Villanova said Studio 360 provides a single data layer across those offerings, creating what he called a “single source of truth” for finance organizations. He said that structure is important both for customers seeking fewer systems to manage and for BlackLine’s AI strategy.
“For an agent to work in our world, it has to work off one data source,” Villanova said. He contrasted that with companies operating across dozens of ERP and finance systems, where AI tools could return different answers depending on the data source.
Villanova said the platform is opening cross-sell opportunities within the existing customer base. He said customers using three or more BlackLine solutions are “almost guaranteed” to be seven-figure annual recurring revenue customers, while customers using only one solution are less likely to reach that level.
Platform Pricing Brings Subscription Uplift Villanova outlined three monetization levers tied to BlackLine’s platform pricing model. First, he said customers moving to Studio 360 are seeing a 10% to 40% uplift in baseline subscription revenue. He said 13% of eligible annual recurring revenue is already on platform pricing, providing evidence that customers are willing to pay more for access to the technology.
Second, Villanova said the platform model reduces a historical source of attrition: user reductions. Under the platform model, he said customers receive unlimited users and a fixed fee, rather than paying based on seats.
Third, Villanova said BlackLine expects consumption-based pricing tied to AI agents to become the largest opportunity. The agents are designed to perform accounting and finance functions on a transaction basis. As more transactions are performed by agents, he said, BlackLine revenue can rise while customers see efficiency gains.
Villanova said BlackLine offers customers a sample of agent transactions for free as part of the uplift, allowing companies to validate that the agents perform work in line with internal policies, procedures and audit requirements. In public company settings, he said that validation typically takes a couple of quarters.
SAP Partnership Remains Central Ryan said BlackLine continues to have a longstanding relationship with SAP through SAP’s Solution Extension, or SolEx, partnership. He said about 26% of BlackLine’s revenue comes through working with SAP in the market through that relationship, though BlackLine also has SAP customers outside SolEx.
Ryan said the companies collaborate on product roadmaps, joint go-to-market efforts and customer success. He said SAP’s cloud transition has helped BlackLine, particularly when customers approach ERP migrations with finance transformation as an early priority.
Ryan cited ExxonMobil and Delta as examples of companies where BlackLine was part of broader SAP-related finance transformation efforts. He said the timing of large ERP migrations can be slow, but SAP’s eventual end of support for on-premises systems could become a catalyst.
Enterprise Focus Affects Customer Mix Ryan said BlackLine has become more selective about customers after previously selling software to companies that were not a strong fit. He said the company made a strategic decision in 2023 to wind down parts of the lower middle-market portfolio, and many of those customers had three-year contracts.
Ryan said BlackLine expects lower middle-market attrition to be “substantially done” by the end of the year. He said the shift has weighed on customer count, but new customers are substantially larger than those leaving.
He added that more than 90% of new customers in the first quarter went live with the platform “right out of the box,” reflecting the company’s focus on organizations committed to finance transformation.
Executives Point to Pipeline, RPO and AI Adoption Ryan said he is encouraged by seven or eight consecutive quarters of pipeline growth and by increased customer engagement in enterprise sales discussions. He also pointed to remaining performance obligations, or RPO, as evidence that customers are committing to longer-term transformation projects.
Villanova said pipeline generation increased in the second half of 2024, leading to bookings growth of more than 20% in 2025. He said continued pipeline growth supports confidence in more than 20% bookings growth in 2026, which he said would translate into low-teens revenue growth in 2027.
Villanova also said BlackLine’s RPO grew 23% in the fourth quarter and 18% in the first quarter, surpassing $1 billion for the first time. He described that as guaranteed current and future revenue, and said those financial data points underpin management’s confidence in the growth model.
On AI risks, Ryan said customers sometimes ask why they cannot build their own agents using large language models. He said BlackLine emphasizes the difference between producing a reconciliation once and performing it repeatedly at scale with the controls needed for auditors and regulators.
Ryan said BlackLine is also exploring ways for system integrators and business process outsourcing partners to build on its platform, subject to standards similar to an app store review process.
About BlackLine NASDAQ: BLBlackLine, Inc is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions designed to automate and modernize the finance and accounting function. The company's flagship offering, the BlackLine Finance Controls and Automation Platform, enables organizations to streamline critical processes such as account reconciliations, journal entry management, intercompany accounting, and transaction matching. By delivering a centralized, real-time view of financial data, BlackLine helps companies improve operational efficiency, enhance compliance and strengthen internal controls.
Key products and services within the BlackLine platform include Account Reconciliation, Task Management, Transaction Matching, Journal Entry, and Intercompany Hub.
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