Needham Rates Backblaze (BLZE) buy, $14 Price Target

Needham maintains its Buy rating on Backblaze Inc. with a price target of $14, a 16.96% upside from the current price.

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Needham rated Backblaze, Inc. ($BLZE) "buy" with a $14 price target on June 24, 2026.

Since the rating, $BLZE is up 36.7% after 1 week, down 3.0% after 1 month and down 28.1% to date (from the $11.97 close on Jun 24, 2026).

BLZE Backblaze, Inc.
$8.60 +81.43% year to date
Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

  • Needham reiterated its Buy rating on Backblaze Inc. (BLZE) on June 24, 2026, with a price target of $14.00.
  • Needham's $14 price target implies 16.96% upside from Backblaze, Inc.'s ($BLZE) current $11.97 share price.
  • The stock is currently trading at $11.97, significantly below its 52-week high of $23.99.
  • Analysts have a consensus Buy rating on Backblaze, with a mean price target of $22.83 based on six opinions.

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Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on Backblaze

Needham has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Backblaze Inc. (BLZE) as of June 24, 2026, setting a price target of $14.00. The stock was priced at $11.97 on that day, which is below its previous close of $13.16.

Analyst rating track record

Needham vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return +82.97% S&P 500 +26.38%
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Analysts Set New Price Targets

This latest rating from Needham follows several recent analyst actions. On September 10, 2026, Needham reiterated its Buy rating with a target of $23.00. Other firms like Oppenheimer and B. Riley Securities have also maintained positive ratings. Oppenheimer set its target at $25.00, while B. Riley Securities has a target of $24.00.

Stock Performance and Market Context

Backblaze shares have seen considerable fluctuations, reaching a 52-week high of $23.99 and a low of $3.26. The stock's current price of $11.97 indicates it trades significantly lower than its peak, suggesting potential for recovery. This situation may attract investor interest, especially as analysts express optimism about the company's future.

12-month forecast

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Recent Earnings

Backblaze reported revenue of $156.3 million, reflecting a growth rate of 17.7%. However, it remains unprofitable with an EPS of -0.35. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 5, 2026, which could provide more insight into the company’s performance and influence future analyst ratings.

What BLZE Does

Backblaze, Inc. is a cloud storage provider based in San Francisco, California. It offers services for data storage and backup for both individuals and businesses across various industries. The company is focused on providing secure and efficient cloud solutions, which is vital as data needs continue to grow.

What's Ahead for BLZE

Investors will be watching Backblaze closely as it approaches its next earnings date on November 5, 2026. The company’s performance in this report could impact analyst ratings and investor sentiment. The reiterated Buy rating from Needham reflects confidence in the company’s potential, but market conditions will also play a significant role in its stock movement.

Source: Needham's rating change on $BLZE (Jun 24, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts

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