BlackBerryBB.TOHOLDDec 21, 2020Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 05, 2026. Market Open.
The guidance was weak, and BB faces numerous challenges. But the company is still undergoing a strategic review, following overtures for a takeover. This remains a possibility, but it is hard to endorse on that alone. Fundamentals remain weak and much worse than expected. The balance sheet is OK but its large cash cushion is gone. Cash flow has been negative the past two years. Speculative as a possible takeover, but not really endorseable as a long term holding right now.
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BB is now trading at 4.4x times' Price/Sales. In 4Q-2023, the company’s revenue declined by -18.4% to $151M, in line with the estimates and EPS is -$0.02, beating estimates of -$0.07. The balance sheet is okay, with net debt of $17M. However, the trailing twelve-month cash flow is concerning, as the company generated -$263M.
The company announced a strategic reveiw which has given shares some support but we wouldn't view it as coming from a posiiton of strength and are not sure we see a whole lot of reason to be excited here.
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It is in two businesses – data security for companies and in the auto sector for the connected car. They complete with data security against MSFT-Q with products offered almost for free and the other is PANW-N who announces business they took away from competitors. If they can grow the auto business, that has upside. It is going to take time because it is in the early stages. It is a hold if you are patient.