BlackBerry (BB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) is a global software and services company specializing in secure communications, endpoint management, and embedded systems. The company’s portfolio includes cybersecurity solutions designed to safeguard enterprises against evolving digital threats, as well as unified endpoint management (UEM) platforms that help organizations control and protect devices and applications across numerous operating systems. BlackBerry’s security offerings encompass mobile threat defense, secure file sharing, and risk analytics, all built on its proprietary secure core technology.

In addition to its cybersecurity suite, BlackBerry is a leader in embedded software for the automotive and industrial sectors. Its QNX operating system powers millions of vehicles worldwide, providing a reliable, deterministic platform for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, and in-vehicle infotainment. The company also offers lifecycle management services and professional consulting to support customers in deploying and maintaining mission-critical systems across smart manufacturing, medical devices, and energy infrastructure.

Founded in 1984 as Research In Motion (RIM) in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry once pioneered the smartphone market with its signature secure mobile devices and push-email technology. Facing intense competition in the hardware business during the early 2010s, the company transitioned to a software-first model under the leadership of CEO John S. Chen, who joined in 2013. This strategic pivot led to divestiture of its handset operations and a renewed focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and embedded systems.

BlackBerry serves a diverse clientele spanning government agencies, financial institutions, automotive manufacturers, and telecommunications providers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Under John Chen’s leadership, the company has strengthened its partnerships with global technology firms and expanded its research and development efforts in London, Ottawa, Waterloo, and Silicon Valley. With a board comprised of seasoned industry executives, BlackBerry continues to evolve its offerings to meet the security and connectivity demands of the modern digital economy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.21 to $4.34
• 50-Day Range: $3.37 to $4.89
• 52-Week Range: $2.01 to $6.24
• Volume: 8.82 million shs
• Average Volume: 14.50 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.51 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

BlackBerry Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BlackBerry scored higher than 14% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 593rd out of 655 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

BlackBerry has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

BlackBerry has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for BlackBerry are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.03) to $0.03 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BlackBerry is -70.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BlackBerry is -70.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BlackBerry has a P/B Ratio of 3.47. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.00% of the float of BlackBerry has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BlackBerry has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BlackBerry has recently increased by 4.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

BlackBerry does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

BlackBerry does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.00% of the float of BlackBerry has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BlackBerry has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BlackBerry has recently increased by 4.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.93

News Sentiment

BlackBerry has a news sentiment score of -0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for BlackBerry this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

57 people have searched for BB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 24% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

14 people have added BlackBerry to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BlackBerry insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $267,524.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.37% of the stock of BlackBerry is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

54.48% of the stock of BlackBerry is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BB shares performed this year?

BlackBerry's stock was trading at $3.78 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BB shares have increased by 11.9% and is now trading at $4.23.

How were BlackBerry's earnings last quarter?

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 24th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.01) by $0.03. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 15.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of BlackBerry?

Shares of BB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BlackBerry own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BlackBerry investors own include Scilex (SCLX), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Pfizer (PFE) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/24/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/25/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 2/28/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Software - Application
• Sub-Industry: Wireless Telecommunication Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BB
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:RIMM
• CIK: 1070235
• Web: www.blackberry.com
• Phone: +1-519-888-7465
• Fax: 519-888-6906
• Employees: 1,820
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for BlackBerry: $4.60
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $4.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.06)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$79 million
• Net Margins: -6.44%
• Pretax Margin: 4.04%
• Return on Equity: 2.29%
• Return on Assets: 1.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.27
• Current Ratio: 2.10
• Quick Ratio: 2.10

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $534.90 million
• Price / Sales: 4.69
• Cash Flow: $0.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 82.04
• Book Value: $1.21 per share
• Price / Book: 3.49

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 594,530,000
• Free Float: 592,329,000
• Market Cap: $2.51 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.47