Backblaze, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Backblaze (BLZE) and Opti9 have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage with Opti9's managed service offerings. As part of this collaboration, Backblaze plans to open a new data region in Toronto, Canada in Q1 2025. Opti9 will become the exclusive Canadian channel for Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program. The partnership aims to provide high-performance, cost-effective cloud storage solutions, with B2 Cloud Storage being offered at one-fifth the price of traditional providers. The new Canadian facility will maintain compliance with SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA standards.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE), a cloud storage innovator, has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on November 7, 2024 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results.

Interested parties can attend the webcast or register to listen by phone. An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after its completion on the Investor Relations page of the Backblaze website. This announcement provides investors and analysts with the opportunity to review Backblaze's financial performance and engage with company management.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has strengthened its sales leadership team with two key appointments. Dave Cotten joins as Vice President of Sales, overseeing global field sales for enterprise and mid-market segments. Teresa Dodson takes on the role of Senior Director of Partner Marketing and Alliances, managing the company's Alliances portfolio and channel partner marketing.

These appointments follow the recent hiring of Jason Wakeam as Chief Revenue Officer. The move aligns with Backblaze's strategy to move upmarket in the customer segment and improve focus on priority segments and key go-to-market motions. Both new leaders bring extensive experience in sales, business development, and partner management from companies like SnapLogic, Cloudera, AWS, and others.

Backblaze (BLZE) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with 27% year-over-year revenue growth to $31.3 million. B2 Cloud Storage revenue surged 43% YoY to $15.4 million, while Computer Backup revenue increased 15% YoY to $15.9 million. The company's gross profit margin improved to 55% from 49% in Q2 2023, and adjusted gross profit margin rose to 78% from 75%.

Notably, Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $2.7 million (9% of revenue), compared to $(1.8) million in Q2 2023. The net loss narrowed to $10.3 million, with a loss per share of $0.25. Backblaze's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 30% YoY to $126.3 million, with B2 Cloud Storage ARR up 44% YoY. The company also launched innovative features like B2 Live Read and continued its up-market momentum.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE), a cloud storage company, has appointed Marc Suidan as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 16, 2024. Suidan, with over 20 years of experience, has a strong background in technology and media sectors. He previously held leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and McKinsey & Company, and was most recently CFO at The Beachbody Company. CEO Gleb Budman praised Suidan’s expertise and leadership, highlighting their importance in driving growth and shareholder value. Suidan will replace Frank Patchel, who is retiring in Q3 2024. Patchel was commended for his contributions, including leading the company through its IPO.

Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE) has appointed Jason Wakeam as its first Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With nearly 30 years of global leadership experience, Wakeam joins Backblaze from SnapLogic, where he served as vice president of global sales. He has also held leadership roles at Cloudera, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard.

In his new role, Wakeam will lead Backblaze's overall sales strategy, focusing on expanding market share and driving new revenue opportunities. He succeeds Nilay Patel, who has transitioned to oversee the company's New Markets team with a focus on AI. CEO Gleb Budman expressed confidence in Wakeam's ability to drive business growth and help larger customers move to an open cloud ecosystem.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE), a cloud storage innovator, has announced it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 8, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can attend the webcast or register to listen by phone. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Backblaze Investor Relations page shortly after its completion.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) will join the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® Indexes as part of the Russell U.S. Indexes annual reconstitution, effective July 1, 2024. This inclusion marks a significant growth milestone for Backblaze, highlighting its commitment to innovative cloud storage solutions for global businesses. The Russell Indexes are important benchmarks used by investment managers and institutional investors, with approximately $10.5 trillion in assets benchmarked against them as of December 2023. CEO Gleb Budman emphasized that this inclusion aligns with Backblaze's strategy to enhance shareholder value in the expansive $50 billion cloud storage market.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has partnered with Coalition to enhance cyber risk protection and compliance. The partnership integrates Backblaze Computer Backup into Coalition's cyber risk management platform, Coalition Control®. This initiative aims to close gaps in business continuity planning, providing businesses with an enterprise-grade, unlimited backup solution. With ransomware incidents rising over 15% from FY '22 to FY '23 and average ransomware demands nearing $1.4 million, the partnership offers a proactive approach to cyber insurance coverage and data security. Coalition's platform, serving over 80,000 customers across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK, now includes Backblaze's user-friendly and comprehensive backup solution, aiding businesses in improving their cyber incident remediation and compliance.