BlackLine: Beware The Software Company That Can Barely Grow, This Is A Dead Cat Bounce

  • Despite a better-than-feared Q1 earnings print, BlackLine's growth, quality, and value metrics are concerning, leading me to reiterate a sell rating. BlackLine's guidance cut for FY25 reflects poor demand, with revenue growth expected to decelerate further amid a weak enterprise IT buying climate. At a 4.8x EV/FY25 revenue multiple, BlackLine's cheap valuation is still  unattractive given its minimal growth and competitive pressures from larger software companies.