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May 31, 2020

BlackBerry Q1 2021 Earnings Report

BlackBerry reported first quarter results with GAAP revenue of $206 million and a GAAP loss per share of $1.14.

Key Takeaways

BlackBerry reported GAAP revenue of $206 million and non-GAAP revenue of $214 million. The company's GAAP loss per share was $1.14, which included a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge. BlackBerry QNX was impacted by macro headwinds, but the company saw good demand for its security, business continuity, and productivity solutions.

Total company non-GAAP revenue was $214 million, while total company GAAP revenue was $206 million.

Non-GAAP earnings per share was $0.02, whereas GAAP loss per share was $1.14, primarily due to a non-cash, one-time goodwill impairment charge.

Recurring non-GAAP software product revenue was over 90%.

Net cash used by operating activities was $31 million, and capital expenditures were $1 million.

Total Revenue
$214M
Previous year: $267M
-19.9%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: $0.01
+100.0%
GAAP Gross Margin
69%
Previous year: 72%
-4.2%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
71%
Previous year: 75%
-5.3%
Gross Profit
$143M
Previous year: $177M
-19.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$312M
Previous year: $391M
-20.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$32M
Previous year: -$66M
-51.5%
Total Assets
$3.22B

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Forward Guidance

Given the uncertainty across the global economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BlackBerry is not providing a financial outlook for fiscal 2021.