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Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB)

Undervalued
TechnologySoftware - ApplicationUnited States

Fundamental

73

Price

$42.77

Market Cap

$1.89B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Blackbaud, Inc. engages in the providing AI-powered solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers fundraising and engagement solutions, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Blackbaud CRM, Blackbaud Luminate Online, Blackbaud TeamRaiser, JustGiving from Blackbaud, Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, and Blackbaud Altru; financial management solutions, such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Blackbaud Purchase Cards, Blackbaud Tuition Management, Blackbaud Financial Aid Management, and Blackbaud Billing Management; and grant and award management solutions, which includes Blackbaud Grantmaking and Blackbaud Award Management. It also offers education solutions, including Blackbaud Student Information System, Blackbaud Learning Management System, Blackbaud Enrollment Management System, and Blackbaud School Website System; social responsibility, employee giving, and volunteering solutions, such as YourCause GrantsConnect and YourCause CSRconnect, and Blackbaud Impact Edge; and payment services, which includes Blackbaud Merchant Services. In addition, the company provides data intelligence solutions; professional and managed services, such as system implementation, data conversion, business process analysis and application customization, database merging and enrichment, database production activities, website design services, and outcome-based and prescriptive services; and training solutions. The company sells its solutions and related services through its direct sales force. Blackbaud, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Blackbaud names Salesforce in its 10-K: its Nonprofit Cloud is the main alternative platform for large charities, universities and foundations choosing a donor-relationship system.

P/E: 28.6Score: 72Market cap: $3.70T

Named in Blackbaud's 10-K among general business software vendors: Dynamics 365 configured for nonprofits is bought instead of a Blackbaud suite for CRM and back-office needs.

Bonterra (Bonterra Tech, Inc., formerly EveryAction / Social Solutions / CyberGrants / Network for Good)Not tracked

Bonterra sells fundraising CRM, case management and corporate grantmaking software to the same nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving teams that buy Raiser's Edge NXT and YourCause.

Benevity, Inc.Not tracked

Benevity competes head-on with Blackbaud's YourCause CSRconnect for corporate employee-giving, volunteering and grants budgets at large employers.

Community Brands Holdings, LLCNot tracked

Community Brands sells fundraising, membership and K-12 school administration suites to the same associations, private schools and nonprofits served by Blackbaud's education and fundraising products.

GoFundMe, Inc.Not tracked

Blackbaud's 10-K cites consumer fundraising platforms like GoFundMe, which capture peer-to-peer and campaign donations that would otherwise flow through Blackbaud's giving and payment products.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$1.15B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$151M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$258M

Total Equity

$85M

Total Liabilities

$2.31B

Current Ratio

0.83

Interest Coverage

3.43

Debt/EBITDA

4.18

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseUndervalued

Fair Value

$107.61

Current Price

$42.77

Margin of Safety

+60.3%

Fair Value Range

$69.95 - $145.27

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$51.50
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$270.74
Earnings multiple (P/E):$23.36
Graham growth formula:$164.74
Earnings power value (EPV):$38.29
Justified P/B:$46.28
Dividend discount (Gordon):Not enough data to compute it
P/FFO, funds from operations:$70.92
Mid-cycle earnings:$48.10
Revenue multiple:$130.56
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (7B / 3H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+2.06%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

13.05

ROE

135.2%

P/B Ratio

28.18

P/FCF

5.74

Gross Margin

59.6%

ROIC

14.4%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

14.4%

WACC

8.3%

ROIC − WACC

+6.2 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (19)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 7.62%
  • ROIC 14.4%
  • Gross Margin 59.6%
  • P/FCF 5.74
  • Operating Margin 19.8%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 204.4%
  • Analyst Consensus 70% Buy
  • PEG Ratio 0.18
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.25
  • Share Dilution -4.1%
  • Net Margin Trend 13.1% vs -26.1%
  • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

Failed (8)

  • Price CAGR -3.92%
  • P/B Ratio 28.18
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 4.3%
  • Earnings Surprise avg 1.4%

Unavailable (1)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Piotroski F-Score

8/9

Strong financial health

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

2.25

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-4.1%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Michael P. GianoniPresident, CEO & Non-Independent Vice Chairman of the Board64
Mr. Chad M. AndersonExecutive VP & CFO52
Mr. Kevin P. GregoireExecutive VP & COO57
Mr. Kevin R. McDearisExecutive VP & CTO57
Mr. Anthony W. BoorExecutive VP of Corporate Development & Strategy and Director62
Mr. David J. BenjaminExecutive VP & Chief Commercial Officer53
Mr. Chris LindnerChief Information Officer-
Mr. Tom BarthHead of Investor Relations-
Mr. Jon W. Olson J.D.Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary61
Nicole McGouganPublic Relations Manager-

Audit Risk

6

Board Risk

4

Compensation Risk

3

Shareholder Rights Risk

2

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-18

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-29

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-10

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Income History

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