Are analysts right about BlackLine Systems, Inc. (BL)?

Information Technology · price $33.72 · median target $35.50 (+5%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 26% of analyst price targets on BlackLine Systems, Inc. turned out profitable, for an average return of +4% (across 88 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $35.50 (+5% vs the current $33.72, from 8 analysts).

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Current price

$33.72

Median target (12 mo)

$35.50 +5%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

26%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

+4%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For BlackLine Systems, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return +4% (88 calls). At 3 months: -3% average return (35% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Analyst / broker	Calls i	% profitable i	Avg return i
Piper Sandler	15	40%	+14%
JMP Securities	13	8%	+5%
Baird	9	22%	+4%
Keybanc	9	56%	+10%
Goldman Sachs	6	17%	-7%

Frequently asked questions

Is BlackLine Systems, Inc. a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on BlackLine Systems, Inc. (BL) is "Hold" (11 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is BlackLine Systems, Inc.'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $35.50 (+5% vs $33.72), ranging from $32.00 to $70.00 (8 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on BlackLine Systems, Inc.?

Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on BlackLine Systems, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +4% (across 88 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the BlackLine Systems, Inc. stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $35.50 within 12 months, i.e. +5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $70.00, the most cautious $32.00.

What is the BlackLine Systems, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $35.50, +5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is BlackLine Systems, Inc. overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for BlackLine Systems, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.