BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackBerry Limited, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
BlackBerry Limited (BB) has returned -9.42% so far this year and 22.70% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BB has achieved an annualized return of -11.52%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
BB
1M-0.29%
6M-23.28%
YTD-9.42%
1Y22.70%
5Y-17.57%
10Y-11.52%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BlackBerry Limited (BB) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-6.54%
-4.51%
-2.41%
5.49%
2025
16.23%
11.88%
-20.96%
-10.29%
15.79%
16.69%
-19.43%
5.80%
30.13%
1.04%
-16.39%
-5.96%
2024
-20.29%
-1.77%
-1.08%
0.36%
-15.07%
-2.02%
-2.89%
11.97%
-13.08%
12.72%
46.51%
2023
26.87%
-8.92%
17.53%
-15.73%
37.53%
4.34%
-7.44%
8.81%
-16.19%
-23.67%
3.09%
-3.80%
2022
-11.70%
-16.58%
8.43%
-17.10%
6.33%
-10.76%
13.52%
-2.30%
-20.20%
-2.10%
2.53%
-33.20%
2021
110.45%
-31.35%
-18.08%
2.79%
13.27%
8.82%
-16.58%
11.86%
-15.02%
10.32%
-12.01%
-3.51%
2020
-6.44%
-15.66%
-20.12%
25.88%
11.81%
5.39%
-2.27%
10.36%
-12.57%
-2.18%
30.44%
-20.69%
2019
15.29%
7.41%
15.84%
-10.18%
-15.04%
-4.73%
-2.67%
-6.15%
-22.68%
-0.19%
5.29%
15.26%
2018
12.53%
-3.80%
-5.35%
-7.83%
12.99%
-19.18%
2.40%
8.88%
7.87%
-19.35%
-5.08%
-20.74%
2017
-7.05%
-1.82%
2.95%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackBerry Limited (BB) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of BB compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current BlackBerry Limited volatility is 2.16%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
1.30B
1.40B
1.68B
2.57B
2.82B
3.89B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
719.90M
776.00M
857.00M
1.56B
1.50B
2.53B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
BlackBerry stock fell 13.7% despite beating Wall Street's earnings expectations with Q3 revenue of $141.8M and adjusted EPS of $0.05. The company raised its lower-end full-year guidance but left top-end targets unchanged, disappointing investors who expected more bullish outlooks. With the stock trading at 48x trailing earnings and year-over-year revenue declining, the market interpreted the results as a 'sell the news' moment, focusing on slowing momentum in key metrics rather than the earnings beat.
The Motley Fool•Anders Bylund
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Stock declined 13.7% following earnings despite beating expectations. The company raised lower-end guidance but left upper-end targets unchanged, signaling modest growth outlook. Year-over-year revenue declined 1.8%, and the high valuation (48x trailing earnings) left no room for disappointment. Market focused on slowing momentum in recurring revenues rather than the earnings beat, resulting in a classic 'sell the news' reaction.
The Automotive Hypervisor Market is projected to grow from $171 million in 2022 to $566 million by 2027, with a 27.0% CAGR, driven by increasing demand for ECU consolidation and advanced automotive safety features.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Marketsandmarkets™
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Recognized as a significant participant in automotive software and hypervisor technologies
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving with quantum computing threats, prompting companies to develop quantum-safe encryption solutions and secure communication platforms to protect against emerging cyber risks.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
Expanded SecuSUITE to Windows devices, extending secure communications to laptops and workstations
BlackBerry's stock fell over 5% after TD Cowen analyst Daniel Chan resumed coverage with a neutral recommendation and $5 price target, citing concerns about recent stock price appreciation despite potential business pivot opportunities.
The Motley Fool•Eric Volkman
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Analyst acknowledges potential for business growth and margin expansion, but believes current stock price is fairly valued after a 61% run-up since December
Multiple stocks saw significant gains on Friday, with Crinetics Pharmaceuticals leading the pack after FDA approval, while other companies like BlackBerry, Perpetua Resources, and Scholar Rock also experienced notable stock price increases.
Benzinga•Avi Kapoor
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Reported Q2 earnings and sales above estimates, raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance, leading to a 6.6% stock price rise
Multiple companies are set to report quarterly earnings, including Accenture, BlackBerry, CarMax, Jabil, and Costco, with varied expectations for performance and revenue.
Benzinga•Benzinga Insights
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Projected minimal earnings of $0.01 per share on low revenue of $123.22 million, suggesting weak financial performance
BlackBerry has transitioned from smartphones to IoT and cybersecurity software, facing challenges in growth and market competition. Despite potential gains in automotive and security segments, the company's revenue and valuation remain uncertain.
The Motley Fool•Leo Sun
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Declining revenue, selling key assets, struggling in competitive markets, high valuation multiples, and uncertain growth prospects
Carahsoft Technology Corp. announced that over 60 technology vendor partners have made significant progress in Federal cloud security certifications, achieving 89 FedRAMP milestones including 39 full authorizations, 26 in-process designations, and 24 Ready certifications.
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Newly granted FedRAMP Authorization indicates continued relevance in cybersecurity market
Apple has delayed the rollout of some AI features for its iPhones, raising concerns that it may be falling behind in innovation. However, the article argues that Apple's strong financials and ecosystem make it unlikely to suffer the same fate as BlackBerry, which struggled to keep up with more innovative technologies.
The Motley Fool•David Jagielski
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The article uses BlackBerry as an example of a tech company that struggled to keep up with more innovative technologies, ultimately leading to its decline.
SANS Institute has launched Season 2 of its Cyber Leaders Podcast, featuring candid conversations with global cybersecurity executives on the urgent challenges reshaping modern security leadership.
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Security executives from BlackBerry are mentioned as upcoming guests, providing weekly conversations that go deeper than headlines and far beyond the vendor script.
