Blackbaud (BLKB) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · closing price
- Closed at $53.24, +3.08% vs the prior close of $51.65.
- Volume 428.75K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BLKB jumps 3.1% to $53.24, a 6-month high, 11 up days in a row. Closed at $53.24, +3.08% vs the prior close of $51.65. Day range $51.10–$53.58, opened at $51.39.
BLKB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 19, 2026 — BLKB jumps 3.1% to $53.24, a 6-month high, 11 up days in a row
- Closed at $53.24, +3.08% vs the prior close of $51.65. Day range $51.10–$53.58, opened at $51.39.
- Volume was 428.75K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 432.64K.
- Price is +16.7% vs its 50-day average ($45.61) and +28.1% vs its 200-day average ($41.57).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 24.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 11 straight gains.
Oct 16, 2026 — BLKB rises 0.5% to $51.65, a 6-month high, 10 up days in a row
- Closed at $51.65, +0.51% vs the prior close of $51.39. Day range $50.70–$52.19, opened at $52.00.
- Volume was 573.66K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 434.17K.
- Price is +13.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.47) and +24.1% vs its 200-day average ($41.62).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 27.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 10 straight gains.
Oct 15, 2026 — BLKB jumps 5.2% to $51.39, a 6-month high on 1.8x normal volume
- Closed at $51.39, +5.18% vs the prior close of $48.86. Day range $49.58–$51.48, opened at $49.58.
- Volume was 790.20K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 431.83K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +13.3% vs its 50-day average ($45.36) and +23.3% vs its 200-day average ($41.68).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 27.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 9 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — BLKB rises 1.7% to $48.86, a 6-month high, 8 up days in a row
- Closed at $48.86, +1.66% vs the prior close of $48.06. Day range $47.33–$49.26, opened at $47.64.
- Volume was 480.80K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 434.10K.
- Price is +8.0% vs its 50-day average ($45.25) and +17.1% vs its 200-day average ($41.74).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 30.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — BLKB rises 2.8% to $48.06, a 1-month high, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $48.06, +2.80% vs the prior close of $46.75. Day range $46.81–$48.50, opened at $47.00.
- Volume was 533.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 439.15K.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($45.18) and +14.9% vs its 200-day average ($41.82).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 32.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — BLKB rises 2.8% to $46.75, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $46.75, +2.79% vs the prior close of $45.48. Day range $45.46–$46.95, opened at $45.55.
- Volume was 398.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 449.58K.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($45.11) and +11.6% vs its 200-day average ($41.89).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 33.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — BLKB rises 1.4% to $45.48, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $45.48, +1.43% vs the prior close of $44.84. Day range $44.47–$45.74, opened at $44.93.
- Volume was 331.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 465.22K.
- Price is +1.0% vs its 50-day average ($45.03) and +8.3% vs its 200-day average ($41.98).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 35.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — BLKB rises 0.7% to $44.84, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $44.84, +0.72% vs the prior close of $44.52. Day range $43.81–$45.11, opened at $44.39.
- Volume was 341.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 494.03K.
- Price is -0.2% vs its 50-day average ($44.92) and +6.6% vs its 200-day average ($42.07).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 36.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — BLKB rises 2.3% to $44.52, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $44.52, +2.32% vs the prior close of $43.51. Day range $43.26–$45.02, opened at $43.36.
- Volume was 306.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 512.23K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.8% vs its 50-day average ($44.87) and +5.6% vs its 200-day average ($42.16).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 37.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — BLKB rises 0.5% to $43.51
- Closed at $43.51, +0.46% vs the prior close of $43.31. Day range $43.00–$43.95, opened at $43.59.
- Volume was 328.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 521.41K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($44.70) and +3.0% vs its 200-day average ($42.26).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 38.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — BLKB jumps 3.7% to $43.31
- Closed at $43.31, +3.71% vs the prior close of $41.76. Day range $41.18–$43.59, opened at $41.59.
- Volume was 582.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 522.38K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($44.52) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($42.36).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 38.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — BLKB dips 1.9% to $41.76
- Closed at $41.76, -1.86% vs the prior close of $42.55. Day range $41.56–$42.94, opened at $42.94.
- Volume was 285.60K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 530.23K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($44.31) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($42.46).
- 52-week range $25.58–$70.71; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 40.9% below the 52-week high.
BLKB bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Price is +16.7% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is up.
- Price is +28.1% vs its 200-day average — above the long-term trend line.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: profit of $114.97M.
- Share count down 6.4% in a year (buybacks).
- Annual revenue fell 2.3% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 25 sales vs 0 open-market buys among the 25 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
BLKB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BLKB in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $290.60M (prior year $282.03M) (+3.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $35.36M (prior year $26.47M) (+33.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.79 (prior year $0.55) (+43.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 27, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade BLKB
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 10, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.92% (largest 5.2%).
- Liquidity: about 419.38K shares (≈$22.33M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $53.24 vs a range of $25.58–$70.71 (61% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Chad Anderson sold 2,000 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q Jul 29, 2026; 8-K Jul 29, 2026.
- Share count: 45.39M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), -6.4% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
BLKB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 51.39 | 53.58 | 51.10 | 53.24 | 428.75K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 52.00 | 52.19 | 50.70 | 51.65 | 573.70K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 49.58 | 51.48 | 49.58 | 51.39 | 790.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 47.64 | 49.26 | 47.33 | 48.86 | 480.80K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 47.00 | 48.50 | 46.81 | 48.06 | 533.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45.55 | 46.95 | 45.46 | 46.75 | 398.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 44.93 | 45.74 | 44.47 | 45.48 | 331.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 44.39 | 45.11 | 43.81 | 44.84 | 341.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 43.36 | 45.02 | 43.26 | 44.52 | 306.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 43.59 | 43.95 | 43.00 | 43.51 | 328.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 41.59 | 43.59 | 41.18 | 43.31 | 582.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 42.94 | 42.94 | 41.56 | 41.76 | 285.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 42.38 | 43.31 | 41.87 | 42.55 | 341.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 41.40 | 42.20 | 41.06 | 41.62 | 330.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 42.28 | 42.33 | 40.82 | 41.43 | 380.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 43.06 | 43.06 | 41.50 | 42.36 | 321.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 43.17 | 43.88 | 43.03 | 43.19 | 277.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 43.00 | 43.56 | 42.41 | 43.27 | 380.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 42.28 | 42.99 | 42.05 | 42.89 | 436.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 43.91 | 44.00 | 41.76 | 42.13 | 537.80K |
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (BLKB) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in CHARLESTON, SC. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1280058.
BLKB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony W Boor | Director | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Deneen Defiore | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Michael P Gianoni | President and CEO | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Rupal S Hollenbeck | Director | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Andrew M Leitch | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Don Roger Nanney | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Bradley L Pyburn | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Kristian Talvitie | Director | Aug 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Anderson | Executive VP and CFO | Sep 4, 2026 |
| David J Benjamin | EVP, Chief Commercial Officer | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Michael P Gianoni | President and CEO | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Kevin P. Gregoire | EVP, Chief Operating Officer | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Kevin Mcdearis | EVP & Chief Technology Officer | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Jon W Olson | SVP and General Counsel | Sep 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Chad Anderson | Sale | 2,000 | $47.56 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Chad Anderson | Sale | 2,000 | $47.56 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Chad Anderson | Sale | 2,000 | $47.56 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Chad Anderson | Sale | 2,000 | $47.56 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | David J Benjamin | Sale | 2,086 | $48.27 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | David J Benjamin | Sale | 2,086 | $48.27 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | David J Benjamin | Sale | 2,086 | $48.27 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | David J Benjamin | Sale | 2,086 | $48.27 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Michael P Gianoni | Sale | 17,000 | $47.35 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Michael P Gianoni | Sale | 17,000 | $47.35 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Michael P Gianoni | Sale | 17,000 | $47.35 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Michael P Gianoni | Sale | 17,000 | $47.35 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin P. Gregoire | Sale | 16,184 | $45.43 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin P. Gregoire | Sale | 5,816 | $45.72 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin P. Gregoire | Sale | 16,184 | $45.43 |
BLKB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.13B | $114.97M | 2.37 | $265.55M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.15B | $-299.52M | -5.92 | $295.97M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.11B | $3.02M | 0.06 | $199.63M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.06B | $-45.41M | -0.88 | $203.89M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $927.74M | $5.70M | 0.12 | $213.66M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.59B, total liabilities $2.53B, cash $34.39M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
BLKB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.18 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.04 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $47.68 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $67.95 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $71.61 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $60.54 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $70.96 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $74.29 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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