Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLZE) witnessed a notable uptick in its stock performance on Friday, following a solid financial quarter. The company’s stock surged by 24.47%, ending the trading session at $6.46, reflecting growing investor confidence. This rise was underpinned by Backblaze’s impressive execution and its ability to expand margins while progressing up-market.
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Innovation and Leadership Enhancements
The second quarter of 2024 marked a period of significant achievement for Backblaze, highlighted by the launch of its innovative Backblaze B2 Live Read in June. Customers may now access and use their data throughout the upload process thanks to this innovative, patent-pending functionality, which has significant advantages for media workflows and live broadcasts.
By appointing Jason Wakeam as Chief Revenue Officer and Marc Suidan as Chief Financial Officer, the business further strengthened its executive team. It is anticipated that both executives will be essential in furthering the business’s expansion plan.
In terms of finances, Backblaze recorded $31.3 million in revenue, a 27% increase from the previous year. At $17.2 million, the gross profit for the quarter represented 55% of the entire sales. The net loss decreased from $14.3 million to $10.3 million in the prior year, highlighting improvements in operations.
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At $126.3 million, Backblaze’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased by 30% over the prior year. While the ARR for computer backup increased by 18% to $63.5 million, the ARR for B2 Cloud Storage increased by 44% to $62.8 million year over year.
Additionally, Backblaze announced a net revenue retention (NRR) rate of 114%, up from 110% in Q2 2023. The NRR for B2 Cloud Storage increased to 126%, while the NRR for Computer Backup was 105%.
Despite a slight decrease in the gross customer retention rate to 90% from 91%, Backblaze’s strategic initiatives, including the introduction of Internet2 Peering for enhanced network access and its selection for the Russell 2000 Index, further bolstered investor interest and visibility.
