| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 183.16 | 9.7% |
| Total Income | 183.16 | 9.7% |
| Expenditure | 132.92 | 8.6% |
| PBT | 9.80 | 1.5% |
| Net Profit | 8.13 | 34.2% |
| OPM | 3.40% | 1.26pp |
| NPM | 4.44% | 0.81pp |
| EPS | 0.14 | 40.0% |
BlackLine Announces Q1 2026 Revenue of $183.2 Million, Up 9.7% YoY
06 May 2026 · 6 May, 1:42 am
Summary
BlackLine, Inc. reported a solid first quarter in 2026, with total GAAP revenues of $183.2 million, up 9.7% year-over-year. The GAAP operating margin increased to 3.4%, while the non-GAAP operating margin was 21.6%. GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine was $8.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The company is raising its full-year outlook, driven by strong execution and a growing pipeline.
Key Highlights
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BlackLine's total GAAP revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $183.2 million, representing a 9.7% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025.
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The company's GAAP operating margin improved to 3.4% in Q1 2026, compared to 2.1% in the first quarter of 2025.
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Non-GAAP operating margin was 21.6% in Q1 2026, compared to 20.9% in the first quarter of 2025.
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GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine was $8.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.
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The company's remaining performance obligation increased by 17.9% to $1.1 billion compared to the first quarter of 2025.
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BlackLine repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock for $47.1 million as part of their share repurchase program.
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The company achieved a dollar-based net revenue retention rate of 105% at March 31, 2026.
Management Comments
Owen Ryan
BlackLine delivered a solid first quarter with accelerating revenue growth, operating leverage, and momentum from our platform strategy. 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.
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