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Blackline (BL) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Blackline gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $195M–$197M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $193M–$195M (Aug 4, 2026) | $193M | within the range | -0.3% |
| Q2 2026 | $186M–$188M (May 5, 2026) | $188M | within the range | +0.4% |
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 25.8%–26.9% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 24.5%–25.5% (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 21.5%–22.5% (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted net income
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $47.0M–$48.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $45.0M–$47.0M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $40.0M–$42.0M (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.67–$0.68 (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.62–$0.65 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.57–$0.59 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Blackline, Q3 2026: revenue $193M (+8% year over year), operating margin 8.6%, net earnings $10.6M, operating cash flow $67.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Blackline beat its guidance?
Blackline gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Blackline raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since May 5, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.