NASDAQ$BL
BlackLine Inc. · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
BlackLine reported strong revenue growth of 9% year-over-year in Q4 2024, reaching $169.5 million. However, GAAP operating margin declined to 3.7% from 8.2% in the prior year. While GAAP net income surged to $56.4 million due to favorable tax benefits, non-GAAP net income declined to $34.6 million from $51.5 million. Free cash flow remained stable at $36.5 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BlackLine · Revenue · Quarterly
$170M
Forward guidance
BlackLine expects Q1 2025 revenue between $166M and $168M, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 16.5% to 17.5%. For FY 2025, revenue is projected between $699M and $705M, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.0% to 22.0%.
Tailwinds
- Revenue expected to grow sequentially and year-over-year.
- Continued focus on expanding AI-powered solutions.
- Strength in subscription and support revenue.
- Sustained free cash flow generation.
- Strong market position in financial automation.
Headwinds
- Non-GAAP operating margin expected to remain below historical highs.
- Ongoing restructuring and efficiency efforts may impact profitability.
- Uncertain macroeconomic conditions could weigh on enterprise spending.
- Professional services revenue remains flat year-over-year.
- Competitive pressures in the financial automation space.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.7%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
20 / 41 earnings
Positive
+25.6%
Q2 2019
Best reaction
-18.4%
Q2 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -11.7% | -15.0% | -11.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -5.5% | -12.9% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.7% | -1.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.5% | +17.7% | +22.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -18.1% | -19.0% | -21.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.0% | +4.3% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +12.8% | +18.1% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.0% | -4.1% | -22.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.7% | -5.3% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +14.8% | +12.7% | +24.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.0% | -4.2% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.0% | +3.4% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.3% | -1.8% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.3% | +7.3% | +30.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.5% | -2.3% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.2% | -20.8% | +11.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -16.7% | -14.1% | -26.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.8% | +3.4% | -18.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.5% | -2.7% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.0% | -1.2% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.8% | -13.0% | -23.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.0% | +9.7% | +30.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -14.6% | -21.8% | -12.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.3% | +2.6% | +24.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.9% | +7.2% | -16.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.3% | +5.1% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +25.6% | +19.4% | +14.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.6% | -7.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.3% | +5.9% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.3% | -11.3% | -7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +8.8% | +13.3% | +21.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.8% | -3.6% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +16.5% | +21.6% | +20.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.7% | -1.8% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.1% | -2.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -18.4% | -18.6% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.4% | -1.0% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.6% | -2.6% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.2% | -1.6% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.8% | -2.8% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.3% | -5.0% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2015 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | — | — | — |
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