$BLZE

Backblaze GAAP EPS of -$0.04 beats by $0.04, revenue of $46.65M beats by $2.06M (BLZE:NASDAQ)

Backblaze reported Q3 GAAP EPS of -$0.04, beating estimates by $0.04. Revenue was $46.65M, up 25.4% year-over-year and $2.06M above expectations. B2 Cloud Storage revenue grew 47% YoY to $30.5M, while Computer Backup revenue declined 2% to $16.2M.

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Published Nov 2, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

A reported EPS and revenue beat can drive near-term repricing, especially when paired with strong B2 Cloud Storage growth, but the lack of forward guidance limits conviction.

02

Market read

Company-specific earnings print with a clear beat and segment mix shift, likely to influence BLZE’s immediate post-release sentiment.

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What to watch

No guidance, margin detail, or customer metrics are provided here, so traders may fade the beat if forward indicators are weak.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours earnings release (published 2026-11-02 21:30:37+00:00)

Background

The piece summarizes Backblaze’s Q3 results from a company press release, including GAAP EPS and revenue plus segment performance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BLZEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Backblaze reported Q3 GAAP EPS of -$0.04 and revenue of $46.65M, with both EPS and revenue beating stated amounts.

Expected impact

Likely upward bias as the market digests the earnings beat and the mix shift toward faster-growing B2 Cloud Storage.

Evidence & confidence

The article provides concrete Q3 results and segment growth (B2 Cloud Storage +47% YoY) that can support a positive read-through for near-term demand and margins, though no guidance or outlook is included.

Market effects

Reinforces demand momentum in cloud backup/storage niches, potentially supportive for small-cap data storage peers.

No clear regional macro linkage beyond US-listed tech earnings.

Limited, as the disclosure is company-specific with no broader industry policy or supply shock mentioned.

Counterpoint

Computer Backup revenue declined 2% YoY, so the overall beat may be driven by mix rather than broad-based growth.

Key entities

  • Backblaze

    BLZE, reported Q3 GAAP EPS and revenue beats, with B2 Cloud Storage up 47% YoY and Computer Backup down 2% YoY.

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