BlackLine (BL) Competitors

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BL vs. DT, YOU, GDS, PAYC, and PCOR

Should you buy BlackLine stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BlackLine with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with BlackLine include Dynatrace (DT), CLEAR Secure (YOU), GDS (GDS), Paycom Software (PAYC), and Procore Technologies (PCOR). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does BlackLine compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk and media sentiment.

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Dynatrace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dynatrace currently has a consensus price target of $47.88, suggesting a potential upside of 18.29%. BlackLine has a consensus price target of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 62.43%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

In the previous week, Dynatrace had 3 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Dynatrace and 4 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Dynatrace's score of 1.04 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BlackLine
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dynatrace has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. BlackLine is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dynatrace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dynatrace$2.02B5.85$162.67M$0.5474.96
BlackLine$700.43M2.25$24.17M$0.4362.52

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Dynatrace has a net margin of 8.06% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat Dynatrace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace8.06% 10.37% 6.74%
BlackLine 3.71%18.86%3.88%

Summary

Dynatrace beats BlackLine on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to CLEAR Secure?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

BlackLine currently has a consensus target price of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 62.43%. CLEAR Secure has a consensus target price of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.08%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than CLEAR Secure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
CLEAR Secure
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, BlackLine had 2 more articles in the media than CLEAR Secure. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for BlackLine and 2 mentions for CLEAR Secure. CLEAR Secure's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat BlackLine's score of 1.34 indicating that CLEAR Secure is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CLEAR Secure
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CLEAR Secure has a net margin of 13.01% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. CLEAR Secure's return on equity of 68.98% beat BlackLine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
CLEAR Secure 13.01%68.98%9.74%

CLEAR Secure has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. CLEAR Secure is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.25$24.17M$0.4362.52
CLEAR Secure$942.41M7.51$109.17M$1.2442.79

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CLEAR Secure has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.8% of CLEAR Secure shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 39.7% of CLEAR Secure shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CLEAR Secure beats BlackLine on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to GDS?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GDS has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

BlackLine presently has a consensus target price of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 62.43%. GDS has a consensus target price of $48.04, suggesting a potential upside of 54.35%. Given BlackLine's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than GDS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
GDS
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

GDS has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. GDS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.25$24.17M$0.4362.52
GDS$1.63B3.81$132.10M$1.5719.82

In the previous week, GDS had 5 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for GDS and 4 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat GDS's score of 1.14 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GDS
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat GDS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
GDS 23.83%15.62%5.16%

95.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.7% of GDS shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of GDS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

GDS beats BlackLine on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to Paycom Software?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of Paycom Software shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.2% of Paycom Software shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BlackLine presently has a consensus price target of $43.67, indicating a potential upside of 62.43%. Paycom Software has a consensus price target of $159.67, indicating a potential upside of 25.21%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Paycom Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Paycom Software
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paycom Software has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Paycom Software had 1 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Paycom Software and 4 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Paycom Software's score of 1.01 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Paycom Software
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Paycom Software has higher revenue and earnings than BlackLine. Paycom Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.25$24.17M$0.4362.52
Paycom Software$2.05B2.96$453.40M$8.6514.74

Paycom Software has a net margin of 22.44% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 3.71%. Paycom Software's return on equity of 28.34% beat BlackLine's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
Paycom Software 22.44%28.34%8.29%

Summary

Paycom Software beats BlackLine on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackLine compare to Procore Technologies?

BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) and Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

BlackLine has a net margin of 3.71% compared to Procore Technologies' net margin of -5.61%. BlackLine's return on equity of 18.86% beat Procore Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackLine3.71% 18.86% 3.88%
Procore Technologies -5.61%-2.24%-1.31%

BlackLine has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Procore Technologies has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Procore Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 9.1% of BlackLine shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Procore Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Procore Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than BlackLine. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Procore Technologies and 4 mentions for BlackLine. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Procore Technologies' score of -0.15 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackLine
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Procore Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BlackLine has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Procore Technologies. Procore Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackLine, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackLine$700.43M2.25$24.17M$0.4362.52
Procore Technologies$1.37B4.31-$100.78M-$0.51N/A

BlackLine currently has a consensus target price of $43.67, suggesting a potential upside of 62.43%. Procore Technologies has a consensus target price of $71.33, suggesting a potential upside of 82.30%. Given Procore Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Procore Technologies is more favorable than BlackLine.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Procore Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72

Summary

BlackLine and Procore Technologies tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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BL vs. The Competition

MetricBlackLineINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.58B$15.75B$37.62B$12.22B
Dividend YieldN/A3.12%3.27%5.82%
P/E Ratio62.6359.7278.8824.00
Price / Sales2.2538.41625.89120.01
Price / Cash11.7368.0048.5354.51
Price / Book4.816.189.496.44
Net Income$24.17M$384.51M$1.07B$337.14M
7 Day Performance0.31%-0.37%0.33%-0.36%
1 Month Performance-6.98%-4.15%3.07%0.61%
1 Year Performance-52.62%-11.01%154.00%27.86%

BlackLine Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BL
BlackLine
4.7053 of 5 stars
$26.88
+1.4%
$43.67
+62.4%
-53.0%$1.58B$700.43M62.631,850
DT
Dynatrace
4.6509 of 5 stars
$41.17
+1.0%
$47.42
+15.2%
-26.0%$11.88B$2.02B76.245,600
YOU
CLEAR Secure
4.382 of 5 stars
$51.35
+2.2%
$60.00
+16.9%
+101.3%$6.70B$900.78M41.413,301
GDS
GDS
3.9497 of 5 stars
$33.49
+2.9%
$48.04
+43.4%
+15.8%$6.52B$1.63B21.332,434
PAYC
Paycom Software
4.7116 of 5 stars
$134.92
+0.3%
$159.67
+18.3%
-46.6%$6.41B$2.05B15.605,770

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This page (NASDAQ:BL) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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