Backblaze Announces Strong First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Backblaze Announces Q1 2025 Results
Backblaze Announces Q1 2025 Results

23% Revenue Growth in B2 Cloud Storage, 15% Revenue Growth Overall in Q1 2025

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

"Backblaze continued its upward trajectory, and I am proud to report that in Q1, we grew 15% year over year. And we signed our largest contractual commitment consisting of a multi-million dollar contract over a multi-year period. We delivered increased B2 revenue growth of 23%; powerful proof for how effective our GTM strategy has been," said Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze.

"We also launched B2 Cloud Storage Overdrive, a high-performance cloud storage solution optimized to meet AI customer demands. Combined with key new partnerships, we are deepening our commitment to the AI space and paving the way for future growth," Mr. Budman added. "Looking ahead, the company’s performance and progress offers a compelling reason to anticipate a further upward trajectory for the company over the course of 2025."

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenue of $34.6 million, an increase of 15% year-over-year (YoY).

    • B2 Cloud Storage revenue was $18.0 million, an increase of 23% YoY.

    • Computer Backup revenue was $16.6 million, an increase of 8% YoY.

  • Gross profit of $19.3 million, or 56% of revenue, compared to $15.8 million, or 53% of revenue, in Q1 2024.

  • Adjusted gross profit of $27.3 million, or 79% of revenue, compared to $23.0 million or 77% of revenue in Q1 2024.

  • Net loss was $9.3 million compared to a net loss of $11.1 million in Q1 2024.

  • Net loss per share was $0.17 compared to a net loss per share of $0.27 in Q1 2024.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $6.4 million, or 18% of revenue, compared to $1.9 million or 6% of revenue in Q1 2024.

  • Non-GAAP net loss of $1.8 million compared to non-GAAP net loss of $5.5 million in Q1 2024.

  • Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.03 compared to a non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.14 in Q1 2024.

  • Cash flow from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $4.9 million, compared to $3.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

  • Adjusted free cash flow during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $(2.1) million, compared to $(5.1) million in the three months ended March 31, 2024.

  • Cash and marketable securities totaled $53.2 million as of March 31, 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights:

  • Annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $140.8 million, an increase of 15% YoY.

    • B2 Cloud Storage ARR was $73.8 million, an increase of 24% YoY.

    • Computer Backup ARR was $67.0 million, an increase of 7% YoY.

  • Net revenue retention rate (NRR) was 113% compared to 112% in Q1 2024.

    • B2 Cloud Storage NRR was 117% compared to 126% in Q1 2024.

    • Computer Backup NRR was 108% compared to 101% in Q1 2024.

  • Gross customer retention rate was 90% compared to 91% in Q1 2024.

    • B2 Cloud Storage gross customer retention rate was 89% in Q1 2025 and 2024.

    • Computer Backup gross customer retention rate was 90% compared to 91% in Q1 2024.