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Organic Revenue Growth:3% increase to $291 million in Q2.
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Adjusted EBITDA:$110 million, with a margin of approximately 38%.
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Non-GAAP EPS:Increased 9% to $1.33 in Q2.
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Free Cash Flow:Increased 46% year-over-year to $75 million in Q2.
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Stock Repurchase:Over 6% of outstanding common stock repurchased in the first half of 2026.
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Contractual Recurring Revenue:Approximately 90% on three-year or longer contracts, 25% on four-year or longer contracts.
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Full Year Guidance:Expected to finish in the upper half of the range for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, EPS, and free cash flow.
Release Date: July 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Blackbaud Inc ( NASDAQ:BLKB ) achieved its planned revenue and financial targets for the quarter, pointing investors to the high end of its full-year financial guidance ranges.
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The company launched five new AI products this year, with AI enablement being central to its success, enhancing customer capabilities and operational efficiency.
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Approximately 90% of Blackbaud Inc ( NASDAQ:BLKB )'s contractual recurring revenue is on three-year or longer contracts, with 25% on four-year or longer contracts, indicating strong customer retention.
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The Development Agent, Blackbaud Inc ( NASDAQ:BLKB )'s first agentic AI offering, has shown compelling early results, including higher reply rates and larger average gift sizes.
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Blackbaud Inc ( NASDAQ:BLKB ) continues to invest heavily in innovation, cybersecurity, and AI governance, addressing customer concerns and enhancing product offerings.
Negative Points
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The company's organic revenue growth moderated to 3% in Q2, reflecting the size and timing of certain renewal cohorts.
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Blackbaud Inc ( NASDAQ:BLKB ) faces challenges with a larger renewal cohort in 2026, which may temporarily impact gross dollar retention rates.
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Transactional revenue can vary from quarter to quarter, and the company's guidance does not include assumptions for viral giving events.
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The introduction of a platform fee on certain online form transactions may impact customer perceptions, despite being a common industry practice.
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AI products are not expected to contribute significantly to revenue this year, indicating a longer timeline for monetization.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the recent win backs of customers and how win rates have developed in 2026? A: Mike Gianoni, CEO, explained that customers are returning due to the innovation and AI solutions embedded in Blackbaud's core products. The improvements in fundraising solutions have led to significant revenue uplift for customers, which is a key factor in these win backs.
Q: What is driving the guidance towards the upper end of the range, and how does it affect contractual and transactional revenue? A: Mike Gianoni, CEO, stated that strong sales bookings and leadership have led to exceeding internal sales plans, giving confidence to guide towards the upper half of the revenue range. The company has a high percentage of customers on long-term contracts, which supports future revenue stability.
Q: How is the new logo program progressing, and what are the proof points of its success? A: Mike Gianoni, CEO, reported strong performance in acquiring new logos, particularly in K-12, non-profit, and higher education sectors. The YourCause business is also securing new logos with large companies, contributing to the positive sales bookings.
Q: Can you provide more details on the platform fee and its impact on Q4 results? A: Chad Anderson, CFO, explained that the platform fee is part of investments to enhance donor experiences and is common in the industry. It was launched in Q3 and is expected to contribute to the back-end weighting of financial results, particularly in Q4.
Q: How is Blackbaud's AI strategy impacting internal operations and future growth? A: Mike Gianoni, CEO, highlighted that Blackbaud is becoming an AI-first company, refactoring every department to improve operations. While AI-driven efficiency gains are not yet factored into financial projections, they are expected to enhance operating performance significantly.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
