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Blackbaud (BLKB): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $51.50, the highest $55.00, the lowest $48.00. The average is −0.3% from the last price of $51.65.
Analyst ratings 4
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Software - ApplicationxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $48.00 → $54.00+12.5% | Hold | +4.5% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Software - ApplicationDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $48.00 → $54.00+12.5% | Hold | +4.5% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Software - ApplicationOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $49.00 → $55.00+12.2% | Hold | +6.5% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Software - ApplicationAnthropic Opus-4.5 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $48.00 → $54.00+12.5% | Hold | +4.5% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google Software - ApplicationGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $51.00 → $58.00+13.7% | Buy | +12.3% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Software - ApplicationPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $46.00 → $57.00+23.9% | Buy | +10.4% | Upgrade | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Software - ApplicationPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $49.00 → $46.00−6.1% | Buy | −10.9% | Upgrade | 01.10.26on TipRanks Sep 30 23:05 | — | |
| J. Parker Lane★★★★★★★★★★#12216 · hits 35% · avg −7.8% | Stifel Nicolaus | $45.00 | Hold | −12.9% | Reiterated | 30.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | +0.7%next day +2.1% · 5 days +5.1% | ↗ |
| Robert Oliver★★★★★★★★★★#11271 · hits 42% · avg −2.1% | Robert W. Baird | $54.00 → $58.00+7.4% | Buy | +12.3% | Reiterated | 15.09.26on TipRanks 07:10 | −0.8%next day −0.1% · 5 days −8.9% | ↗ |
| AI Google Software - ApplicationGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $51.00 | Buy | −1.3% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Software - ApplicationxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $48.00 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Software - ApplicationAnthropic Opus-4.5 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $48.00 | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Software - ApplicationDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $49.00 → $48.00−2.0% | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Software - ApplicationOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $50.00 → $49.00−2.0% | Hold | −5.1% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 23:05 | — | |
| Kirk Materne★★★★★★★★★★#1369 · hits 56% · avg +7.7% | Evercore ISI | $45.00 → $48.00+6.7% | Hold | −7.1% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks 08:46 | −6.7%next day +6.1% · 5 days +12.0% | ↗ |
| Brian Peterson★★★★★★★★★★#2160 · hits 49% · avg +5.3% | Raymond James | $50.00 → $55.00+10.0% | Buy | +6.5% | Reiterated | 29.07.26on TipRanks 15:48 | +18.9%next day −6.7% · 5 days +3.3% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering Blackbaud
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $51.50 at a price of $41.62 (+23.7%); now: $51.50 at $51.65 (−0.3%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.33 (from $1.31 to $1.34). Last quarter: $1.33.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $294M (from $293M to $295M). Last quarter: $291M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Technology
About Blackbaud
- CEO: Michael Gianoni
- Employees: 2,800
- 65 Fairchild Street, Charleston, SC, 29492, US
- www.blackbaud.com
Established in 1981 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Blackbaud, Inc. delivers cloud-based software solutions and services to a global clientele. This diverse group includes higher education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural groups, foundations, corporations, and individual change-makers. Blackbaud's extensive product portfolio is designed to meet a wide array of operational and strategic needs. Key offerings encompass: Fundraising and Relationship Management: Tools to cultivate donor relationships and manage campaigns, featuring prominent platforms like Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and JustGiving. Marketing and Engagement: Solutions such as Blackbaud Luminate Online that facilitate outreach and community involvement. Financial Management: Systems like Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Blackbaud Tuition Management for efficient financial operations. Grant and Award Management: Specialized software, including Blackbaud Grantmaking, to administer funding programs. Organizational and Program Management: Comprehensive platforms for student information, learning, and enrollment, alongside specific tools for cultural and religious institutions. Social Responsibility: Applications such as YourCause GrantsConnect that support corporate social impact initiatives. Additionally, Blackbaud provides payment processing services through Blackbaud Merchant Services and leverages its "Intelligence for Good" suite to offer advanced analytics, donor acquisition strategies, prospect research, and performance benchmarking. The company distributes its solutions and related services via a dedicated direct sales force.
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