Every 8-K that Blackline Inc (BL) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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BlackLine, Inc. reports that its board of directors approved an increase to its stock buyback program by an additional $100 million, bringing total authorization to repurchase up to $600 million of common stock. As of August 3, 2026, the company has repurchased 7.2 million shares for $327.8 million under the program.
Repurchases may occur through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, potentially in accordance with Rule 10b-18, and may be facilitated by Rule 10b5-1 plans. The program does not require any minimum repurchase amount and can be suspended, terminated, amended, or modified at the board’s discretion.
BlackLine, Inc. reported Q2 2026 GAAP revenue of $187.8 million, up 9.2% year over year. GAAP operating margin was 5.9%, while non-GAAP operating margin reached 23.3%. GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine was $16.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share; non-GAAP net income was $42.9 million, or $0.61 per diluted share.
Billings were $193.0 million, up 5.9%, and remaining performance obligation was $1.1 billion, up 16.8%. Operating cash flow was $45.0 million and free cash flow $36.5 million. The company repurchased about 1.2 million shares for $37.7 million and increased its stock buyback program by $100 million, leaving $179.7 million of capacity at June 30, 2026.
BlackLine ended the quarter with 4,260 customers, platform pricing ARR at 17% of eligible ARR, and a 102% dollar-based net revenue retention rate. For Q3 2026 it guides GAAP revenue to $193–$195 million, and for full-year 2026 to $765–$769 million, with non-GAAP operating margins of 24.5–25.5% for Q3 and 24.1–24.6% for 2026.
BlackLine, Inc. entered into an Executive Consulting Agreement with founder and director Therese Tucker effective July 31, 2026. Under the agreement, she will provide business advisory and consulting services pursuant to Statements of Work, at an hourly rate of $450 plus reimbursement of customary work- and travel-related expenses.
The arrangement may be terminated by either party on 30 days’ written notice and includes customary confidentiality and intellectual property covenants. Tucker had previously announced her retirement from full-time employment effective June 2, 2026, and this agreement outlines her continuing role with the company as a consultant.
BlackLine, Inc. held its 2026 virtual annual stockholder meeting, where 52,859,537 common shares were represented, establishing a quorum. Stockholders elected Class I directors Scott Davidson, David Henshall and Therese Tucker to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
They also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Stockholders approved, on an advisory non-binding basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and approved a stockholder proposal regarding the declassification of the board.
BlackLine, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with GAAP revenue of $183.2 million, up 9.7% from the first quarter of 2025. GAAP operating margin improved to 3.4% and non-GAAP operating margin to 21.6%. GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine rose to $8.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine increased to $39.6 million, or $0.56 per diluted share.
Billings were $173.7 million, up 9.2%, and remaining performance obligation reached $1.1 billion, up 17.9%. Operating cash flow was $46.3 million and free cash flow $35.8 million. The company ended the quarter with 4,301 customers and a dollar-based net revenue retention rate of 105%, and repurchased about 1.2 million shares for $47.1 million.
For the second quarter of 2026, BlackLine expects GAAP revenue of $186–188 million and non-GAAP operating margin of 21.5–22.5%. For full year 2026, it forecasts GAAP revenue of $765–769 million and non-GAAP operating margin of 24.0–24.5%, with non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine of $174–182 million.
BlackLine, Inc. reported that its board of directors approved an increase to the company’s stock buyback program by an additional $100 million, bringing total authorization to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. This program allows the company to buy back shares over time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors.
BlackLine has already repurchased 5.3 million shares for $270.1 million under this program. The company is not required to repurchase a specific amount of stock, and the board may suspend, terminate, amend, or modify the program at any time at its discretion.
BlackLine, Inc. reached a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital and is adding two new independent directors to its Board. Storm Duncan will serve as a Class III director and join the Strategic Committee, while Megan Prichard will serve as a Class II director and join key Board committees.
The company highlights projected 2026 revenue growth of 9.1% to 9.6%, record bookings in 2025 and nearly a 6% increase in non-GAAP operating margins over the past two years. BlackLine also notes strong momentum for its AI tool, Verity, with customer adoption rising 50% between the third and fourth quarters of 2025.
BlackLine reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and issued 2026 guidance. Q4 GAAP revenue was $183.2 million, up 8.1% year over year, with GAAP operating margin steady at 3.7% and non-GAAP operating margin rising to 24.7% from 18.1%.
Q4 non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine grew to $45.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, from $34.6 million, or $0.47 per share, while GAAP net income fell to $4.9 million from $56.4 million. Full-year 2025 GAAP revenue reached $700.4 million, up 7.2%, and non-GAAP operating margin improved to 22.3%.
For 2025, operating cash flow was $169.6 million and free cash flow $134.9 million, both lower than 2024, and the company repurchased about 4.5 million shares for $235.5 million. BlackLine ended 2025 with 4,394 customers, dollar-based net revenue retention of 105%, and remaining performance obligation of $1.1 billion, up 23.5%.
Management highlighted record Q4 bookings, ongoing platform and AI investments, the WiseLayer acquisition, FedRAMP listing, and a completed Google Cloud migration. For 2026, BlackLine guides GAAP revenue to $764–$768 million, non-GAAP operating margin to 23.7–24.3%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS to $2.37–$2.48.
BlackLine, Inc. filed a report stating it issued a press release about certain actions taken by Engaged Capital, LLC and attached the full release as an exhibit. The company explains that its directors and certain executive officers will be participants in soliciting proxies for BlackLine’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
BlackLine plans to file a 2026 proxy statement with regulators and then mail the definitive proxy statement and a WHITE proxy card to stockholders entitled to vote. The company urges stockholders to review these materials, which will be available without charge from the SEC, BlackLine’s investor website, and its proxy solicitor, Mackenzie Partners, Inc.
BlackLine (BL) filed an 8‑K disclosing governance details. In response to investor inquiry, the company stated it has maintained an independent Strategic Committee of the board for more than a year. The committee is chaired by David Henshall, with members Greg Hughes and Tom Unterman.
This update clarifies board oversight structure; it does not announce transactions or financial results.
BlackLine, Inc. filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing it issued a press release related to results of operations and financial condition. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The filing lists the company’s common stock trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol BL and is signed by Chief Financial Officer Patrick Villanova.
BlackLine, Inc. has expanded its stock repurchase plan, with the board approving an additional $200 million, bringing total authorization to buy back up to $400 million of common stock. The board also removed the prior March 31, 2027 expiration date, making the program open-ended at its discretion.
So far, the company has repurchased 3,448,206 shares for $179 million under this program. Future repurchases may occur through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, potentially under Rule 10b-18 or Rule 10b5-1 plans. The company is not required to repurchase a specific amount of stock, and the program can be suspended, terminated, amended, or modified by the board at any time based on price, market conditions, business needs, and alternative investment opportunities.