BLKB (Blackbaud) Total Operating Expense: $452 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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53 GF Score
Price $29.21
GF Value $84.54
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Blackbaud Total Operating Expense?

Blackbaud BLKB +10.01% 53 Total Operating Expense is $452 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLKB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Blackbaud's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $115 Mil. Blackbaud's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $452 Mil.

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Blackbaud Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Blackbaud Total Operating Expense Chart

Blackbaud Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Blackbaud Quarterly Data
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Blackbaud Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $452 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $452 Mil mean?
Blackbaud (BLKB) has a Total Operating Expense of $452 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Blackbaud and its competitors.
Is Blackbaud's Total Operating Expense too high?
Blackbaud's current Total Operating Expense is $452 Mil. Overall, Blackbaud has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackbaud's Total Operating Expense compare to CXM and KARO?
Blackbaud's Total Operating Expense of $452 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Software company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Blackbaud and its competitors. Blackbaud's current Total Operating Expense is $452 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackbaud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackbaud (BLKB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.54, compared to a current price of $29.21 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $452 Mil. Blackbaud's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackbaud (BLKB), the current Total Operating Expense is $452 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Blackbaud (BLKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackbaud stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.21 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.54. GuruFocus considers Blackbaud to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BLKB:

  • Total Operating Expense: $452 Mil
  • GF Value™: $84.54 vs. price of $29.21 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BLKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Blackbaud Business Description

Address 65 Fairchild Street, Charleston, SC, USA, 29492
Founded in 1981, Blackbaud provides software solutions designed to serve the "social good" community, including nonprofits, foundations, corporations, educational institutions, healthcare institutions, and individual change agents. Through M&A and organic product development efforts, the company has also moved into related areas outside core fundraising, notably into K-12 schools. The firm enables more than $100 billion in donations annually across a customer base in excess of 40,000 customers in over 100 countries.
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