NASDAQ:BLZE

Backblaze (BLZE)

13.31
+0.11 (0.83%)
as of Sep 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

Backblaze, symbol BLZE-Q, reported a solid performance in the last quarter with a 12% revenue growth, yet it faced challenges, particularly in its computer backup division which remained flat. The cloud storage segment has emerged as a crucial driver of growth, making up 57% of total revenues, with an impressive 25% growth rate. Despite currently operating at a loss, the company slightly improved its net loss in Q1 and is optimistic about turning free cash flow positive within the year. Additionally, Backblaze's focus on AI has led to remarkable year-over-year growth of 76%, bolstering its business outlook. Nonetheless, the company is navigating significant competition from industry giants like Microsoft and Google, while also facing rising costs, particularly for hard drives. Overall, while Backblaze doesn't exhibit the same explosive growth potential of some AI stocks, it remains a solid player in the cloud storage market.

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Last quarter: 12% revenue growth, 25% cloud storage division, but flat was the computer backup division. Cloud storage is now 57% of all revenues and growing. It's still losing money, but the net loss in Q1 was slightly less than expected and free cash flow was negative, but management expects it to be positive for the year. They're winning lots of new business. Their full-year forecast is strong, because they can raise prices. In Q1, earnings in AI saw 76% growth year over year. Fantastic. Caveats: They face serious competition from Microsoft, Google and others in cloud. Also, their costs are going up by 30%, like hard drives. Also, the market is selling anything AI to buy SpaceX and AI IPOs to come. Their valuation is neither cheap or expensive. Bottom line: it lacks the explosive growth of the AI names, though it's a solid company.

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What is Backblaze stock symbol?

Backblaze is a American stock, trading under the symbol BLZE (previously BLZE-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (BLZE). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:BLZE or BLZE

Is Backblaze a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on BLZE (previously BLZE-Q on Stockchase). 0 analysts recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is DON'T BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Backblaze.

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On 2026-09-03, Backblaze (BLZE) stock closed at a price of $13.31.