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Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) AI Stock Analysis

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Neutral 53 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
$0.94
▼(-4.49% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/21/26
The score is held back primarily by ongoing losses and negative free cash flow despite strong TTM revenue growth and solid gross margins, with additional overhang from the Nasdaq bid-price notice. Offsetting these risks, the earnings call indicated improving operating momentum (positive adjusted EBITDA, expanding ARR and product adoption) and the stock shows modest near-term technical strength, though longer-term trend indicators remain weak and valuation support is limited due to negative earnings.
Positive Factors
Strong TTM Revenue Growth & Gross Margin
Sustained ~79% TTM revenue growth combined with a ~66% gross margin indicates a structurally attractive unit economics that support scaling. High product margins enable reinvestment in R&D and sales while protecting profit potential as ARR converts to recurring revenue over the medium term.
Rising ARR and Higher Average Subscription Value
Improving ARR and higher average subscription per customer reflect better monetization and customer value expansion. These metrics (107% NRR, rising ARRs) suggest durable recurring revenue growth, stronger customer economics, and higher lifetime value that support profitable scaling over multiple quarters.
Low Financial Leverage
Very low debt relative to equity provides structural financial flexibility: lower interest burden, capacity to raise capital if needed, and room for targeted investments or M&A without immediate solvency stress, which is vital while the company converts revenue growth into positive cash flow.
Negative Factors
Negative Operating and Free Cash Flow
Persistent negative operating and free cash flow (~-$1.3M TTM) is a structural constraint: it limits self-funded growth, raises reliance on external financing, and can force trade-offs between investing in product momentum and conserving liquidity until operating cash flow sustainably turns positive.
Ongoing Net Losses
Continued net losses and a ~-16% net margin mean returns on equity remain negative and shareholders face dilution risk if capital raises are needed. Until losses convert to consistent profits, management must balance growth investments with profitability discipline, limiting long-term return prospects.
Nasdaq Minimum Bid-Price Notice / Listing Risk
A Nasdaq bid-price deficiency is a structural governance and liquidity risk: prolonged noncompliance can lead to delisting, reduced institutional interest, and constrained capital access. Addressing it may require dilutive actions or sustained operational improvements to restore market confidence.

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Bridgeline Digital Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBridgeline Digital (BLIN) is a technology company that specializes in providing digital experience solutions, primarily in the areas of web content management, e-commerce, and digital marketing. The company offers a suite of products and services designed to help businesses create, manage, and optimize their digital presence. Bridgeline's core offerings include its iAPPS platform, which integrates content management and marketing automation tools, allowing organizations to enhance customer engagement and improve online performance.
How the Company Makes MoneyBridgeline Digital generates revenue through a combination of subscription fees, licensing of its iAPPS platform, and professional services. The subscription model allows clients to pay recurring fees for access to the software and ongoing support. Additionally, the company earns revenue from consulting services that assist clients in implementing and customizing their digital solutions. Key revenue streams include renewals from existing customers, new customer acquisitions, and upselling additional features or services. Strategic partnerships with other technology providers and agencies also contribute to Bridgeline's earnings by expanding its market reach and enhancing its service offerings.

Bridgeline Digital Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented multiple operational and financial improvements—strong product-led growth (HawkSearch and AI), rising ARR and average subscription value, product innovation, improved adjusted EBITDA and a reduced net loss. Offsetting items include a dip in net revenue retention versus the prior quarter, modest overall revenue growth, slight subscription margin compression, and a modest cash balance. On balance, the positive traction in core product adoption, ARR expansion, product releases and return to adjusted EBITDA exceed the callouts of near-term revenue and margin headwinds.
Q1-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Core Product Revenue Growth
Core products (HawkSearch Suite and AI) represented 60% of total revenue and grew 17% quarter-over-quarter to $2.4M from $2.0M; trailing 12-month revenue for core products increased to $9.2M from $8.8M.
HawkSearch Share of Subscription Revenue
HawkSearch accounted for 63% of subscription revenue at $2.0M this quarter, up from $1.9M last quarter.
Subscription Revenue Growth and Mix
Total revenue was $3.9M vs $3.8M prior year (+2.6%); subscription revenue rose to $3.2M from $3.0M (+6.7%) and made up 81% of total revenue.
Improved Profitability Metrics
Gross profit increased to $2.6M from $2.5M year-over-year; net loss narrowed to ($0.1M) from ($0.6M) in the prior year period; adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $122K versus (‑$193K) prior-year.
Increasing Customer Value (ARR and Average Subscription)
Average ARR for new customers increased 12% to $28K from $25K quarter-over-quarter; overall average subscription per customer rose to $33K from $30K last quarter and $25K a year earlier.
Strong New License Sales and AI Adoption
Sold 13 new licenses with $1.2M total contract value (including >$350K ARR and $700K professional services); more than half of new license sales included an AI product on initial purchase.
Product Innovation and Releases
Launched Spark (next-gen admin UX with integrated AI/analytics), contextual fields (store-specific pricing/availability), HawkSearch advanced analytics API, and AI content extractor—driving upsell and faster customer adoption.
Healthy Customer Metrics and Pipeline
Net revenue retention for core products was 107% (indicating renewals and expansion), company has 200+ HawkSearch customers, and management targets HawkSearch/core products to exceed 70% of revenue this year and 20% growth for HawkSearch.
Balance Sheet and Debt Profile
Cash balance of $1.5M, accounts receivable $1.6M; total debt limited to EUR 200K (~$236K) at 3.25% and no other contingent liabilities or earn-outs.
Negative Updates
Net Revenue Retention Decline
Net revenue retention fell to 107% from 116% last quarter, reflecting slower expansion/churn dynamics compared with the prior quarter despite remaining above 100%.
Modest Top-Line Growth
Total revenue growth was modest at +2.6% year-over-year ($3.9M vs $3.8M), suggesting that strong ARR and per-customer spending improvements have not yet fully translated into larger near-term revenue gains.
Slight Compression in Subscription Gross Margin
Subscription gross margin declined to 69% from 71% in the prior period (down 2 percentage points), contributing to an overall gross margin in the mid-60s.
Ongoing Net Loss and Limited Cash Cushion
Company remains slightly unprofitable with a net loss of $0.1M this quarter (improved vs prior year) and a relatively modest cash balance of $1.5M, which could constrain flexibility if growth requires larger near-term investments.
Professional Services Margin Pressure and Mix
Services gross margin at 55% this quarter (up from 51% prior year) but management expects services margin to run in the low-50s, indicating lower-margin revenue mix from professional services versus subscriptions.
Variability in New Customer Conversion Pace
Quarter referenced 13 new licenses with $1.2M TCV versus a prior quarter example of 18 customers doing ~$1.25M ARR, suggesting variability in new customer wins and how quickly ARR converts into recurring revenue.
Company Guidance
Management guided that HawkSearch and core products should exceed 70% of total revenue this year, with HawkSearch growth aimed to rise from 17% this quarter to about 20% for the year; they expect subscription gross margin to hover near 70%, services gross margin in the low-50s (≈53%), and consolidated gross margins of roughly 65–67%. Management pointed to a 107% net revenue retention, expanding ARRs (new-customer ARR +12% this quarter to $28k; average subscription per customer $33k, up from $30k last quarter and $25k a year ago), and a strong pipeline and add-on adoption (13 new licenses this quarter: $1.2M TCV, >$350k ARR and $700k in professional services) that should drive faster, more profitable growth while allowing targeted, efficient additional marketing investment.

Bridgeline Digital Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM revenue growth (+79%) and solid gross margin (~66%) are positives, and leverage is low (debt-to-equity ~0.06). However, profitability remains negative (EBIT/EBITDA/net income all negative; net margin ~-16%) and cash burn persists (TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow about -$1.3M), limiting flexibility until cash flow turns sustainably positive.
Income Statement
34
Negative
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue is up sharply (about +79% growth), and gross margin remains solid at roughly 66%, suggesting a healthy product/service margin profile. However, profitability is still weak: EBIT, EBITDA, and net income are all negative in TTM, with a net margin around -16%. While losses are far smaller than the heavy loss year in 2023, the company has not yet converted the improved revenue trajectory into sustainable earnings.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
The balance sheet looks conservatively levered, with very low debt relative to equity in TTM (debt-to-equity ~0.06) and a meaningful equity base versus total assets. The key weakness is shareholder returns: return on equity remains negative in TTM due to ongoing net losses, which can pressure equity over time if profitability does not improve.
Cash Flow
27
Negative
Cash generation is a concern: TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow are both negative (roughly -$1.3M each), indicating the business is still consuming cash despite the revenue rebound. Free cash flow growth is positive in TTM, but that improvement comes off a negative base and does not change the fact that ongoing cash burn persists; this raises reliance on liquidity management until operating cash flow turns sustainably positive.
BreakdownTTMSep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue15.51M15.38M15.36M15.88M16.82M13.26M
Gross Profit10.29M10.24M10.43M10.87M11.70M8.73M
EBITDA-1.40M-1.64M-831.00K-7.79M-125.00K1.34M
Net Income-1.97M-2.52M-1.96M-9.44M2.15M-6.69M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets15.74M15.33M15.60M17.63M27.51M34.97M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.48M1.63M1.39M2.38M2.86M8.85M
Total Debt723.00K460.00K689.00K1.09M1.61M2.57M
Total Liabilities6.18M5.76M5.60M6.17M7.16M17.39M
Stockholders Equity9.55M9.57M10.01M11.46M20.35M17.58M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-1.35M-1.12M-794.00K252.00K-329.00K-1.10M
Operating Cash Flow-1.32M-1.10M-765.00K277.00K-134.00K-989.00K
Investing Cash Flow-30.00K-18.00K-29.00K-25.00K-195.00K-4.52M
Financing Cash Flow1.35M1.36M-209.00K-649.00K-5.48M13.47M

Bridgeline Digital Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price0.98
Price Trends
50DMA
0.85
Positive
100DMA
1.02
Negative
200DMA
1.25
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
<0.01
Negative
RSI
55.13
Neutral
STOCH
43.52
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BLIN, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.98 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.80, above the 50-day MA of 0.85, and below the 200-day MA of 1.25, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.52 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BLIN.

Bridgeline Digital Risk Analysis

Bridgeline Digital disclosed 26 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bridgeline Digital reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Bridgeline Digital Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
53
Neutral
$10.83M-4.23-25.73%0.16%-36.86%
50
Neutral
$164.52M-5.08-218.30%-24.72%53.60%
43
Neutral
$7.61M-0.12-993.23%-44.25%82.71%
42
Neutral
$9.40M-2.55-93.31%68.56%89.48%
42
Neutral
$14.33M-3.81-19.02%16.60%70.20%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BLIN
Bridgeline Digital
0.86
-0.43
-33.10%
DTSS
Datasea
0.89
-1.33
-60.09%
RVYL
Ryvyl
6.11
-25.39
-80.60%
BNAI
Brand Engagement Network
26.21
22.21
555.25%
VRAR
Glimpse Group
0.59
-0.79
-57.03%
FAASF
DigiAsia
0.01
-0.53
-98.15%

Bridgeline Digital Corporate Events

Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Bridgeline Digital Receives Nasdaq Notice on Bid Price
Negative
Feb 3, 2026

On January 29, 2026, Bridgeline Digital, Inc. disclosed that it had received a notice from Nasdaq stating that the company’s common stock had failed to meet the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days ended January 28, 2026. The notice does not trigger an immediate delisting, and Bridgeline has until July 28, 2026, to regain compliance by maintaining a bid price of at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days, with the possibility of an additional 180-day extension if it meets other Nasdaq listing standards and formally commits to remedying the deficiency, while the company evaluates its options to preserve its Nasdaq Capital Market listing.

The most recent analyst rating on (BLIN) stock is a Hold with a $0.81 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bridgeline Digital stock, see the BLIN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Bridgeline Digital Reports Q4 Results, Highlights AI Growth
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

On December 22, 2025, Bridgeline Digital reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, showing flat annual revenue of $15.4 million year-over-year but a continued shift toward higher-margin subscription income, which grew to $12.4 million while services revenue declined. Core products, led by the HawkSearch platform, grew 16% to $8.9 million and rose to 58% of total revenue, supported by 117% net revenue retention, a 65% larger sales pipeline entering fiscal 2026, shorter sales cycles, higher average ARR per sale, and strong demand from B2B customers with complex catalogs. During fiscal 2025, Bridgeline signed 83 new subscription contracts with $6.9 million in total contract value and over $2.4 million in additional ARR, introduced new AI-driven capabilities such as Agentic AI, enhanced multilingual and visual search, deepened partnerships with Unilog and Salesforce, and expanded deployments with large customers in retail, healthcare, industrial supplies, and distribution, underscoring its strategic pivot toward recurring AI-driven revenue despite pressure on legacy product lines.

The most recent analyst rating on (BLIN) stock is a Hold with a $0.92 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bridgeline Digital stock, see the BLIN Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 21, 2026