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BLKB

Blackbaud, Inc.

Technology · Software - Application

Overall research band Mixed
Quality Above average
Valuation Weak
Balance sheet Very weak
Market confirmation Strong

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

Blackbaud, Inc., founded in 1981 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, provides cloud-based software solutions and services to a global customer base that includes higher education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural groups, foundations, corporations, and individual change-makers. Its main products address fundraising and relationship management (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and JustGiving), marketing and engagement (including Blackbaud Luminate Online), financial management (like Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Blackbaud Tuition Management), grant and award management (such as Blackbaud Grantmaking), and organizational and program management for various sectors. Blackbaud also offers social responsibility applications like YourCause GrantsConnect, payment processing through Blackbaud Merchant Services, and analytics and research tools under its 'Intelligence for Good' suite. The company generates revenue by selling these software solutions and related services primarily through a direct sales force.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

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What to investigate next

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Before you draw a conclusion

  • Read the latest filing or company update.
  • Check the financial period behind each metric.
  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC20.4%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin16.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years5.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin22.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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