BB

BlackBerry Achieves Profitability and Sets Stage for Future Growth with Strong Q3 Performance

Mason Lankes

Mason Lankes

— 1 min read
BlackBerry Achieves Profitability and Sets Stage for Future Growth with Strong Q3 Performance


BlackBerry has made significant strides in its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, delivering solid top-line performance across both its IoT and Cybersecurity divisions. The company's Chief Executive Officer, John Giamatteo, reported on the conference call that the strong revenue growth was achieved despite a challenging backdrop in the automotive space for the IoT division.

As outlined by CEO John Giamatteo, BlackBerry successfully delivered revenue of $62 million from its IoT division, exceeding the top end of the company's guidance range. This demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of the business as it navigates ongoing difficulties in the industry.

The Cybersecurity division also demonstrated a strong performance during Q3, but further details on this specific division are not provided in the given transcript.

In addition to its revenue growth, BlackBerry has made significant progress towards profitability. The company reported positive EBITDA and EPS for the quarter, marking the first time since Q3 of fiscal year 2022 that it has achieved both metrics. Furthermore, BlackBerry was able to generate a return to positive operating and free cash flow for the first time in 12 quarters when excluding the impact of the Malikie sale.

This strong performance is a testament to the company's ability to pivot back to profitability through its continued focus on cost control and efficiency. Year-to-date, BlackBerry's operating cash flow has improved by $136 million compared to last year, excluding the effect of the Malikie transaction.

The acquisition of Cylance, subject to closing conditions, is a significant transformational move for BlackBerry that aligns with its strategic direction outlined at the recent Investor Day. This sale will not only address the challenges associated with the Cylance financial profile but also further strengthen BlackBerry's balance sheet, positioning the company on a strong trajectory going forward.

Read more