ACCESS Newswire·Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 AM ET

BlackBerry Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Results

BlackBerry reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth for the quarter, reaching $156.0 million, marking a return to top-line growth for fiscal year 2026.
The company recorded its eighth consecutive quarter of improvement in GAAP net income, which rose to $24.3 million.
Operating cash flow increased 9% year-over-year to $45.6 million for the quarter.
QNX segment achieved record quarterly revenue of $78.7 million, up 20% year-over-year, and grew its royalty backlog to $950 million.
QNX attained the Rule of 40 metric for both the quarter and the full fiscal year, combining revenue growth with adjusted EBITDA margins.
Secure Communications returned to year-over-year revenue growth of 8%, reaching $72.5 million, driven by demand for digital sovereignty solutions.
Secure Communications annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased by $10 million to $218 million, while its dollar-based net retention rate (DBNRR) rose to 94%.
Total company adjusted EBITDA grew 71% year-over-year to $36.1 million for the quarter.
Full fiscal year 2026 total revenue was $549.1 million, up 3% year-over-year, with adjusted net income reaching $97.3 million.
GAAP net income for the full fiscal year improved from a loss of $79.0 million to a gain of $53.2 million.
Total cash and investments increased by $22.1 million year-over-year to $432.4 million.
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, and other automakers are integrating QNX technology into new vehicle architectures, robotics, and physical AI applications.
The Government of Canada announced an expanded strategic partnership with BlackBerry to deploy SecuSUITE across federal departments.
BlackBerry provided fiscal year 2027 guidance projecting total revenue between $584 million and $611 million.
Full year 2027 adjusted EBITDA guidance is set between $110 million and $130 million, with non-GAAP EPS guidance ranging from $0.15 to $0.19.