Are analysts right about Blackbaud (BLKB)?

Information Technology · price $48.57 · median target $48.00 (-1%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 27% of analyst price targets on Blackbaud turned out profitable, for an average return of -3% (across 26 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $48.00 (-1% vs the current $48.57, from 3 analysts).

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Current price

$48.57

Median target (12 mo)

$48.00 -1%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

27%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

-3%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For Blackbaud, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 27% were profitable, average return -3% (26 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (44% 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.

Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackbaud a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on Blackbaud (BLKB) is "Hold" (1 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 27% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is Blackbaud's price target?

The median 12-month price target is $48.00 (-1% vs $48.57), ranging from $30.00 to $50.00 (3 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on Blackbaud?

Over 1 year, 27% of analyst targets on Blackbaud were profitable, for an average return of -3% (across 26 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the Blackbaud stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $48.00 within 12 months, i.e. -1% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $50.00, the most cautious $30.00.

What is the Blackbaud stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $48.00, -1%), 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 (27%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is Blackbaud overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for Blackbaud 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.