AU · rank #10 · 2026-07-23
BLZE
NASDAQ · $972M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.079 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | -$0.00 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 0 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.197 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $14.99 | +11.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +182.65% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.83 |
| Gross margin TTM | +62.3% |
| 52w high | $18.25 |
| Market cap (USD) | $972M |
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Summary
Backblaze operates a low-cost, S3-compatible cloud object storage platform (B2) and computer backup service, increasingly targeting AI/Neocloud workloads as a price-competitive alternative to hyperscaler storage.
Rationale
The analyst_upside thesis is reinforced by a 1,100%+ earnings surprise, raised FY2026 guidance, five analyst target raises in 30 days, and a recommendation mean near Strong Buy (1.86/5), suggesting consensus is still catching up to an inflecting fundamental story.
Material risks
- 1With only 5 analysts covering BLZE and a 13.5% target dispersion, the analyst upside signal is thin and fragile — one downgrade or guidance miss could collapse the consensus upgrade cycle that drives this strategy's edge.
- 2The May 2026 pricing overhaul (removing API transaction fees) could compress near-term revenue per customer even if volume grows, introducing uncertainty into the back-half 2026 guidance that underpins current analyst targets.
AI verdict council
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