Stock Track | Blackbaud Soars 6% on Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

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Shares of Blackbaud (BLKB) surged 6% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the company's strong third-quarter earnings report that exceeded analyst expectations. The cloud software provider for the social good community demonstrated resilience and growth despite challenging market conditions.

Blackbaud reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.10 for Q3, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.07. Revenue for the quarter came in at $281.1 million, beating analyst projections of $279.3 million. While GAAP revenue declined 1.9% year-over-year due to the EVERFI divestiture, non-GAAP organic revenue grew by an impressive 5.2%.

The company's focus on artificial intelligence investments appears to be paying off, with CEO Mike Gianoni highlighting how these initiatives are empowering customers to improve efficiency and fundraising efforts. CFO Chad Anderson attributed the strong results to "execution discipline and ongoing productivity improvements." In a vote of confidence, Blackbaud reiterated its 2025 revenue guidance of $1.120 billion to $1.130 billion and raised its adjusted free cash flow guidance to $195 million-$205 million. The company also expects 2025 non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $4.30 to $4.50, demonstrating optimism about its future performance.

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