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Feb 28

BlackBerry Q4 2025 Earnings Report

BlackBerry beat revenue, EPS, and cash flow expectations across all business segments.

Key Takeaways

BlackBerry posted a strong Q4, exceeding guidance across revenue, adjusted EPS, and operating cash flow, supported by strong performance from QNX, Secure Communications, and Licensing divisions. Despite a GAAP net loss, the company reported positive adjusted net income and EPS.

Total revenue reached $141,700,000, beating the high end of guidance.

Adjusted EPS came in at $0.03, ahead of expectations.

GAAP net loss was $7,400,000 but adjusted net income was $17,700,000.

Sale of Cylance to Arctic Wolf improved cash position and balance sheet.

Total Revenue
$142M
Previous year: $173M
-18.1%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: $0.03
+0.0%
GAAP Gross Margin
73%
Previous year: 79.9%
-8.6%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
74%
Previous year: 80.4%
-8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$267M
Previous year: $175M
+52.4%
Free Cash Flow
$41.5M
Previous year: -$17M
-344.1%

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Forward Guidance

BlackBerry expects a decline in Q1 FY26 revenue, reflecting seasonality and transition post-Cylance divestiture, but guides for profitability and growth in QNX and Licensing for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • QNX full-year revenue expected to grow to $250M–$270M
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA guided between $69M–$84M
  • Licensing expected to contribute $24M in FY26
  • Secure Communications EBITDA to reach up to $44M
  • Operating cash flow projected at $35M for FY26

Challenges Ahead

  • Q1 FY26 revenue expected to decline to $107M–$115M
  • Q1 adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges from breakeven to $7M
  • Q1 operating cash flow projected negative: -$20M to -$30M
  • Non-GAAP EPS for Q1 expected between ($0.01) and breakeven
  • Secure Communications revenue slightly down from prior quarter