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title: "Blackline | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 183.16 M"
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# Blackline | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 183.16 M

Revenue: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 183.16 M, beating the estimate of USD 181.08 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.13.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 2.671 M.

BlackLine, Inc. reported solid financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing accelerating revenue growth and improved operating leverage .

#### Operational Metrics

GAAP Operating Margin increased to 3.4% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 2.1% in the first quarter of 2025 . Non-GAAP Operating Margin rose to 21.6% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 20.9% in the first quarter of 2025 . GAAP Net Income Attributable to BlackLine, Inc. was $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase from $6.1 million in the prior year’s quarter . Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to BlackLine, Inc. totaled $39.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from $36.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 .

#### Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow stood at $46.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, a slight decrease from $46.7 million in the first quarter of 2025 . Free Cash Flow increased to $35.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $32.6 million in the first quarter of 2025 .

#### Unique Metrics and Operational Highlights

Billings reached $173.7 million, marking a 9.2% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025 . Remaining Performance Obligation grew to $1.1 billion, an increase of 17.9% compared to the first quarter of 2025 . BlackLine, Inc. had a total of 4,301 customers as of March 31, 2026 . Platform Pricing Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a percentage of eligible ARR was 13% at March 31, 2026 . The Dollar-based Net Revenue Retention Rate achieved 105% as of March 31, 2026 . The company repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock for $47.1 million, with approximately $217.4 million of buyback capacity remaining at March 31, 2026 . BlackLine, Inc. also unveiled Agentic Financial Operations, created its first AI Innovation Hub in New York City, and hosted customer conferences and AI investor sessions . The company announced the retirement of its founder, Therese Tucker .

#### Financial Outlook

For the second quarter of 2026, BlackLine, Inc. expects total GAAP revenue between $186 million and $188 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin ranging from 21.5% to 22.5% . Non-GAAP net income attributable to BlackLine, Inc. is projected to be $40 million to $42 million, or $0.57 to $0.59 per diluted share . For the full year 2026, the company anticipates total GAAP revenue between $765 million and $769 million and a non-GAAP operating margin of 24.0% to 24.5% .

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