BlackLine (BL) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

BlackLine (BL) reported $172.03 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.2%. EPS of $0.51 for the same period compares to $0.58 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $170.77 million, representing a surprise of +0.73%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.50.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how BlackLine performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Total customers: 4,451 versus 4,465 estimated by two analysts on average.Retention Rate: 105% compared to the 104.5% average estimate based on two analysts.Revenues- Professional services: $9 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $8.54 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.2%.Revenues- Subscription and support: $163.03 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $162.18 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.4%.Gross profit- Professional services: $1.57 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.66 million.Gross profit- Subscription and support: $127.84 million versus $128.26 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for BlackLine here>>>Shares of BlackLine have returned -6.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BlackLine (BL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks