NASDAQ$BLZE
Backblaze Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong Q3 growth, driven by a 59% increase in B2 Cloud Storage revenue and a 13% increase in Computer Backup revenue. The company's IPO in November was a significant milestone.
Backblaze announced strong Q3 2021 financial results, highlighted by a 25% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by significant growth in B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup. The company's successful IPO in November provided additional capital to accelerate future growth.
- Revenue increased by 25% year-over-year to $17.3 million.
- B2 Cloud Storage revenue grew by 59% year-over-year to $6.0 million.
- Computer Backup revenue increased by 13% year-over-year to $11.2 million.
- Net loss was $6.0 million, compared to $1.9 million in Q3 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Backblaze · Revenue · Quarterly
$17.3M
Revenue by segment
Backblaze · $17.2M total across 2 segments · Q3 2021
- Computer Backup$11.2M—65.1%
- B2 Cloud Storage$6M—34.9%
Forward guidance
For the fourth quarter of 2021, Backblaze expects revenue between $17.7 million and $18.2 million, and an adjusted EBITDA margin between -10% and -6%.
Tailwinds
- Revenue between $17.7 million to $18.2 million
Headwinds
- Adjusted EBITDA margin between -10% to -6%
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
-3.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.9%
Avg return
5 days after
-5.3%
Avg return
30 days after
36%
8 / 22 earnings
Positive
+42.7%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-35.7%
Q4 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.5% | +68.1% | +78.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -15.3% | -14.0% | -19.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.3% | -12.0% | -19.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +16.0% | +17.9% | +25.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.5% | -5.1% | -21.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -14.1% | -13.0% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +26.4% | +24.1% | +12.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -23.3% | -25.3% | -38.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +42.7% | +41.6% | +21.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.8% | +7.5% | +43.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -14.8% | -14.8% | +34.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.4% | +2.4% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +13.8% | +2.0% | -17.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.5% | +3.2% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.6% | -3.2% | -17.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.6% | +9.2% | -11.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.8% | -5.2% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -24.7% | -32.3% | -40.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -35.7% | -32.4% | -25.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -12.8% | -19.7% | -36.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -12.8% | -19.7% | -36.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.6% | -20.4% | -33.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | — | — | — |
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