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Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) - Q3 2025 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025. Blackbaud, Inc. is a leading software provider dedicated to powering social impact, serving nonprofit and education sectors globally. The company operates as a remote-first organization with a focus on cloud-based solutions for fundraising, financial management, and digital giving. The financial statements presented have been revised to correct a prior period error related to the valuation allowance for deferred taxes.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: GAAP revenue decreased 1.9% in Q3 and 2.3% YTD compared to 2024. This was primarily driven by the sale of the EVERFI business (which contributed $18.4M in Q3 2024 and $63.9M YTD 2024) and a decrease in one-time consulting revenue.
• Profitability Expansion: Despite lower revenue, Net Income increased significantly (160% in Q3, 67% YTD). This was driven by a 12.1% reduction in Cost of Revenue and a 2.8% reduction in Operating Expenses, largely due to the exclusion of EVERFI costs, reduced amortization of intangibles, and lower Security Incident-related expenses.
• Non-GAAP Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of divestitures, Non-GAAP organic revenue grew 5.2% in Q3 and 6.0% YTD. Non-GAAP organic recurring revenue grew 5.5% in Q3.
• Stock Repurchases: The company repurchased 1.97 million shares for $130.2 million during the first nine months of 2025. Approximately $514.4 million remains available under the $800 million repurchase program.
• Tax Law Impact: The enactment of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) in July 2025 reduced the effective tax rate to 8.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 28.4% in the prior year period.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects to remain active in share repurchases through Q4 2025 and into 2026, targeting total 2025 repurchases of 5.2% to 7.0% of outstanding stock. Interest expense for full-year 2025 is expected to be between $66 million and $70 million.
• Strategic Initiatives: The company is focusing on AI innovation ("Agents for Good"), expanding operations in India for cost efficiency, and transitioning contracts to 3-year terms to improve revenue visibility.
• Risks & Contingencies:
  • Security Incident: Ongoing legal and financial impacts from the May 2020 ransomware attack. While multi-district litigation was closed in September 2025, subrogation claims by insurance carriers remain pending. Expenses related to the incident were $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Debt Covenants: The company is compliant with its 2024 Credit Facilities (Net Leverage Ratio of 2.45 vs. 3.75 limit), but share repurchases are restricted if the pro forma leverage ratio exceeds the covenant limit minus 0.25.
  • Accounting Revision: Prior period financial statements were revised to correct a $15.5 million understatement of deferred tax liability. This correction was not deemed material to prior periods but was material to the current period's forecast.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the impact of the EVERFI divestiture on year-over-year comparability, as GAAP revenue declines are largely attributable to this sale.
• Review the Non-GAAP organic revenue growth (5.2% Q3) to assess underlying business performance excluding divestitures.
• Monitor the Security Incident legal proceedings, specifically the pending subrogation claims by insurance carriers, for potential future liabilities.
• Assess the sustainability of the low effective tax rate (8.9% YTD) driven by the OBBBA legislation and valuation allowance reductions.
• Track share repurchase activity against the remaining $514.4 million authorization and the company's stated target of 5.2% to 7.0% of outstanding shares for 2025.
• Confirm compliance with debt covenants as the company continues to utilize its credit facility for liquidity and repurchases.