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Backblaze (BLZE) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Backblaze gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 4, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +5.7% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $49.8M–$50.2M (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $44.4M–$44.8M (Aug 3, 2026) | $46.7M | above the range | +4.6% |
| Q2 2026 | $39.8M–$40.2M (May 4, 2026) | $42.7M | above the range | +6.8% |
| FY2026 | $162M–$164M (May 4, 2026) → raised $172M–$174M (Aug 3, 2026) → raised $178M–$178M (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA 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 | 32.0%–34.0% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 27.0%–29.0% (Aug 3, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | 23.0%–25.0% (May 4, 2026) → raised 27.0%–29.0% (Aug 3, 2026) → raised 30.0%–31.0% (Nov 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | 21.0%–23.0% (May 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Backblaze, Q3 2026: revenue $46.7M (+26% year over year), operating margin -3.0%, net loss $2.4M, operating cash flow $9.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Backblaze beat its guidance?
Backblaze gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 4, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +5.7% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Backblaze raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times since May 4, 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.