AU · rank #7 · 2026-09-07
BLZE
NASDAQ · $817M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.577 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.13 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.159 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $22.83 | +69.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +68.65% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.83 |
| Gross margin TTM | +62.3% |
| 52w high | $23.99 |
| Market cap (USD) | $817M |
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Summary
Backblaze Inc provides specialized S3-compatible cloud object storage and computer backup services, increasingly pivoting toward cost-effective, AI-ready storage solutions for neoclouds and GPU-centric workloads [RE-DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
The strong positive EPS revisions and high analyst upside are fundamentally backed by a massive $335 million CoreWeave contract that provides deep revenue visibility via a $396 million remaining performance obligation (RPO) [RE-DEVELOPMENTS, FINANCIAL_NOTES].
Material risks
- 1Severe customer concentration and execution risk around the CoreWeave agreement, including potential contract renegotiations, storage insourcing, or slower AI infrastructure demand [TOP_RISKS].
- 2Intense pricing compression and competition from hyperscalers and budget-focused rivals like Wasabi that could erode Backblaze's cost-based moat in a commoditized storage market [COMPETITIVE_POSITION, TOP_RISKS].
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