Blackbaud (BLKB) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
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Blackbaud · Information Technology · ref. ETF XLK · 50 calls · price $48.57
What the company does: Blackbaud, Inc. engages in the providing AI-powered solutions in the United States and internationally.
📈 Blackbaud (BLKB) stock price
$48.57-26.6% over range
Aug 28, 25low $26.54 · high $70.17Aug 27, 26
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33% recommend buying · 3 analysts
📊 JPI status : Blackbaud has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
⚠️ The stock trades above the median target: it has beaten expectations. The “Hold” reflects conviction on the company, but the remaining quantified upside is low/negative.
🎯 BLKB price target & analyst consensus — price $48.57
The price target · all analysts combined (3 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 3$50+2.9%
Median target · of 3 targets$48-1.2%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 3$30-38.2%
Current price$48.57
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stifel — 58% of its targets hit on this sector (192 calls tested). It aims for $30 (-38 %), call made on July 11, 2026, maturing on July 11, 2027 (48 d ago).
The 1 reliable analyst
$30-38 %
The 2 other firms
$49+0.9 %
How to read it: the 1 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 0 aim above the price, 1 below, hence their $30 median. “The 2 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 3 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy133%
Hold267%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
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🎯 BLKB price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
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Their real reliability on BLKB, firm by firm: who was right, who was wrong.
→ See their reliability on BLKBAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
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🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on BLKB
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. ↗ | 100% | +11.5% | 2 |
| Baird ↗ | 75% | +2.0% | 4 |
| Raymond James ↗ | 67% | +7.2% | 3 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | 50% | +9.5% | 2 |
| Benchmark ↗ | 50% | -3.2% | 2 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 33% | -14.3% | 3 |
| Stifel ↗ | 33% | -14.7% | 3 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 0% | -45.2% | 2 |
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📋 All analyst calls on BLKB
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Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 30, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$48
Price at call : $42.8 — gap to target +12%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$30
Price at call : $29.59 — gap to target +1%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target -38%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 30, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $37.54 — gap to target +20%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
▲ Outperform · 🎯$50
Price at call : $37.17 — upside +35%
Today : $48.57 — upside +3%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $37.51 — gap to target +20%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 28, 27
matures : Apr 28, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Feb 11, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $50.37 — gap to target +9%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 11, 27
matures : Feb 11, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$65
Price at call : $62.65 — gap to target +4%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +34%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$65
Price at call : $61.4 — gap to target +6%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +34%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 1, 26
matures : May 1, 26
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■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$76
Price at call : $68.52 — gap to target +11%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +56%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 19, 26
matures : Feb 19, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$80
Price at call : $75.51 — gap to target +6%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +65%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 25
matures : Oct 31, 25
Raymond James ↗
Oct 7, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$95
Price at call : $81.1 — upside +17%
Today : $48.57 — upside +96%
Expected +17% · Actual -22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 31% · -16.4% (158 calls)
-22.3%
stock -22% · XLK +28%
matured Oct 7, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$85
Price at call : $84.1 — gap to target +1%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +75%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 26, 25
matures : Sep 26, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$92
Price at call : $78.16 — upside +18%
Today : $48.57 — upside +89%
Expected +18% · Actual -16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
-16.5%
stock -16% · XLK +22%
matured Aug 1, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$88
Price at call : $72.28 — upside +22%
Today : $48.57 — upside +81%
Expected +22% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
+10.5%
stock +11% · XLK +17%
matured Feb 13, 25
Raymond James ↗
Jun 5, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$88
Price at call : $74.06 — upside +19%
Today : $48.57 — upside +81%
Expected +19% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 31% · -16.4% (158 calls)
+6.6%
stock +7% · XLK +27%
matured Jun 4, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$84
Price at call : $70.1 — upside +20%
Today : $48.57 — upside +73%
Expected +20% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
+11.3%
stock +11% · XLK +37%
matured May 3, 24
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$66
Price at call : $59.96 — gap to target +10%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +36%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 15, 24
matures : Feb 15, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$70
Price at call : $58.33 — gap to target +20%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +44%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 23
matures : Feb 23, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$88
Price at call : $78.34 — upside +12%
Today : $48.57 — upside +81%
Expected +12% · Actual -13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
-13.1%
stock -13% · XLK +17%
matured Feb 10, 22
Stephens & Co. ↗
Aug 28, 20
▲ Overweight · 🎯$80
Price at call : $65.78 — upside +22%
Today : $48.57 — upside +65%
Expected +22% · Actual +6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 41.5% · -7.5% (41 calls)
+5.6%
stock +6% · XLK +30%
matured Aug 28, 21
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 20, 20
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $49.5 — gap to target +11%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 20, 21
matures : Apr 20, 21
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 25% · -18.2% (24 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 16, 21
matures : Apr 16, 21
DA Davidson ↗
Apr 7, 20
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$50
Price at call : $49.97 — gap to target +0%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -2.3% (113 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 7, 21
matures : Apr 7, 21
Stephens & Co. ↗
Apr 3, 19
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$86
Price at call : $82.57 — gap to target +4%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +77%
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 41.5% · -7.5% (41 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 2, 20
matures : Apr 2, 20
Stephens & Co. ↗
Jan 17, 19
▲ Overweight · 🎯$86
Price at call : $69.69 — upside +23%
Today : $48.57 — upside +77%
Expected +23% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 41.5% · -7.5% (41 calls)
+17.3%
stock +17% · XLK +51%
matured Jan 17, 20
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$82
Price at call : $74.08 — gap to target +11%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +69%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 12, 19
matures : Oct 12, 19
DA Davidson ↗
Oct 9, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$82
Price at call : $77.38 — gap to target +6%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +69%
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -2.3% (113 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 19
matures : Oct 9, 19
JMP Securities
Oct 9, 18
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 19
matures : Oct 9, 19
Raymond James ↗
Oct 9, 18
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 31% · -16.4% (158 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 19
matures : Oct 9, 19
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$88
Price at call : $77.38 — gap to target +14%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +81%
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 9, 19
matures : Oct 9, 19
■ Sector Weight neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 27.6% · -25.1% (76 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 23, 19
matures : Jul 23, 19
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 19, 19
matures : Jul 19, 19
B. Riley Securities ↗
May 2, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$92
Price at call : $97.24 — gap to target -5%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +89%
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 40.8% · -0.8% (157 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 2, 19
matures : May 2, 19
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $106.84 — upside +12%
Today : $48.57 — upside +147%
Expected +12% · Actual -29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
-28.8%
stock -29% · XLK +11%
matured Mar 22, 19
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Mar 12, 18
▼ Underperform
Actual -28% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
+27.9%
stock -28% · XLK +1%
matured Mar 12, 19
▲ Buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $94.21 — upside +11%
Today : $48.57 — upside +116%
Expected +11% · Actual -23% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · +9.1% (192 calls)
-23.3%
stock -23% · XLK +10%
matured Feb 8, 19
DA Davidson ↗
Feb 2, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $92.16 — gap to target +3%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +96%
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -2.3% (113 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 2, 19
matures : Feb 2, 19
Dougherty & Co.
Oct 31, 17
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 18
matures : Oct 31, 18
▲ Buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $101.3 — upside +11%
Today : $48.57 — upside +131%
Expected +11% · Actual -29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
-29.2%
stock -29% · XLK +10%
matured Oct 30, 18
▲ Buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $102.39 — upside +9%
Today : $48.57 — upside +131%
Expected +9% · Actual -34% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
-33.7%
stock -34% · XLK +7%
matured Oct 27, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $91.52 — gap to target +4%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +96%
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 34% · -7.5% (53 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 23, 18
matures : Oct 23, 18
B. Riley Securities ↗
Oct 19, 17
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$82
Price at call : $93 — gap to target -12%
Today : $48.57 — gap to target +69%
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 40.8% · -0.8% (157 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 19, 18
matures : Oct 19, 18
▲ Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $84.97 — upside +18%
Today : $48.57 — upside +106%
Expected +18% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on BLKB : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
+20.0%
stock +20% · XLK +28%
matured Sep 22, 18
B. Riley Securities ↗
May 3, 17
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 40.8% · -0.8% (157 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 3, 18
matures : May 3, 18
Raymond James ↗
Apr 19, 17
▲ Outperform · 🎯$90
Price at call : $78.82 — upside +14%
Today : $48.57 — upside +85%
Expected +14% · Actual +37% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on BLKB : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 31% · -16.4% (158 calls)
+37.1%
stock +37% · XLK +24%
matured Apr 19, 18
Wunderlich Securities
Feb 10, 17
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 10, 18
matures : Feb 10, 18
B of A Securities ↗
Nov 23, 16
▼ Underperform
Actual +62% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on BLKB : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 55.3% · +3.2% (85 calls)
-61.5%
stock +62% · XLK +35%
matured Nov 23, 17
JMP Securities
Oct 13, 16
▲ Outperform
Actual +42% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 unranked overall
+42.0%
stock +42% · XLK +28%
matured Oct 13, 17
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jun 27, 16
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Tech : 18.2% · -29.6% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 27, 17
matures : Jun 27, 17
Pacific Crest
Mar 22, 16
■ Sector Weight neutral · not a buy
🎯 on BLKB : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 22, 17
matures : Mar 22, 17
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Blackbaud stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Blackbaud, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $48.00 (-1% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Blackbaud). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Blackbaud? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Blackbaud is $50.00 (+3% above today's price); the average is $48.00. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Blackbaud on our site before trusting it.
Is Blackbaud still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 8 analysts have a real record on Blackbaud, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
Will Blackbaud stock recover (go back up)?
It's down from its high. We answer with the numbers — the analysts' 12-month target and what happened after its past drops: will BLKB stock recover (go back up)?
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