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BLZE vs. CLBT, XNDU, TENB, PPLI, and QTWO

Should you buy Backblaze stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Backblaze 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 Backblaze include Cellebrite DI (CLBT), Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (XNDU), Tenable (TENB), People Incorporated Common Stock (PPLI), and Q2 (QTWO). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Backblaze compare to Cellebrite DI?

Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) and Cellebrite DI (NASDAQ:CLBT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Cellebrite DI has a net margin of 14.48% compared to Backblaze's net margin of -14.97%. Cellebrite DI's return on equity of 18.38% beat Backblaze's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Backblaze-14.97% -20.54% -8.90%
Cellebrite DI 14.48%18.38%9.68%

54.0% of Backblaze shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of Cellebrite DI shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Backblaze shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Cellebrite DI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Backblaze$145.84M6.44-$25.61M-$0.39N/A
Cellebrite DI$475.67M8.21$78.33M$0.2855.89

In the previous week, Backblaze had 4 more articles in the media than Cellebrite DI. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Backblaze and 0 mentions for Cellebrite DI. Cellebrite DI's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Backblaze's score of 0.30 indicating that Cellebrite DI is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Backblaze Neutral
Cellebrite DI Very Positive

Backblaze presently has a consensus target price of $12.93, suggesting a potential downside of 17.23%. Cellebrite DI has a consensus target price of $21.40, suggesting a potential upside of 36.74%. Given Cellebrite DI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cellebrite DI is more favorable than Backblaze.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Backblaze
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Cellebrite DI
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Backblaze has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cellebrite DI has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cellebrite DI beats Backblaze on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Backblaze compare to Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares?

Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) and Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (NASDAQ:XNDU) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

Backblaze has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares has a beta of 14.96, indicating that its share price is 1,396% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Backblaze had 1 more articles in the media than Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Backblaze and 3 mentions for Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Backblaze's score of 0.30 indicating that Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Backblaze
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Backblaze. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Backblaze, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Backblaze$145.84M6.44-$25.61M-$0.39N/A
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting SharesN/AN/AN/A-$0.28N/A

Backblaze presently has a consensus target price of $12.93, indicating a potential downside of 17.23%. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares has a consensus target price of $44.00, indicating a potential upside of 278.66%. Given Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares is more favorable than Backblaze.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Backblaze
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Backblaze's net margin of -14.97%. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares' return on equity of 0.00% beat Backblaze's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Backblaze-14.97% -20.54% -8.90%
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares N/A N/A N/A

54.0% of Backblaze shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Backblaze shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Backblaze and Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Backblaze compare to Tenable?

Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) and Tenable (NASDAQ:TENB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk.

54.0% of Backblaze shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of Tenable shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Backblaze shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Tenable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tenable has a net margin of -1.15% compared to Backblaze's net margin of -14.97%. Tenable's return on equity of 7.85% beat Backblaze's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Backblaze-14.97% -20.54% -8.90%
Tenable -1.15%7.85%1.49%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Backblaze$145.84M6.44-$25.61M-$0.39N/A
Tenable$999.41M4.26-$36.12M-$0.10N/A

In the previous week, Tenable had 9 more articles in the media than Backblaze. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Tenable and 4 mentions for Backblaze. Tenable's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Backblaze's score of 0.30 indicating that Tenable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Backblaze
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tenable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Backblaze has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tenable has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Backblaze presently has a consensus target price of $12.93, indicating a potential downside of 17.23%. Tenable has a consensus target price of $29.42, indicating a potential downside of 23.78%. Given Backblaze's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Backblaze is more favorable than Tenable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Backblaze
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Tenable
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

Tenable beats Backblaze on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Backblaze compare to People Incorporated Common Stock?

Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) and People Incorporated Common Stock (NASDAQ:PPLI) are both computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Backblaze has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, People Incorporated Common Stock has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

People Incorporated Common Stock has a net margin of 1.82% compared to Backblaze's net margin of -14.97%. People Incorporated Common Stock's return on equity of 2.29% beat Backblaze's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Backblaze-14.97% -20.54% -8.90%
People Incorporated Common Stock 1.82%2.29%1.53%

In the previous week, Backblaze had 2 more articles in the media than People Incorporated Common Stock. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Backblaze and 2 mentions for People Incorporated Common Stock. People Incorporated Common Stock's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Backblaze's score of 0.30 indicating that People Incorporated Common Stock is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Backblaze
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
People Incorporated Common Stock
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Backblaze has higher earnings, but lower revenue than People Incorporated Common Stock. Backblaze is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than People Incorporated Common Stock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Backblaze$145.84M6.44-$25.61M-$0.39N/A
People Incorporated Common Stock$2.33B1.37-$104.03M$0.37126.35

54.0% of Backblaze shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.9% of People Incorporated Common Stock shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Backblaze shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.1% of People Incorporated Common Stock shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Backblaze currently has a consensus target price of $12.93, indicating a potential downside of 17.23%. People Incorporated Common Stock has a consensus target price of $53.62, indicating a potential upside of 14.69%. Given People Incorporated Common Stock's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe People Incorporated Common Stock is more favorable than Backblaze.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Backblaze
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
People Incorporated Common Stock
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

People Incorporated Common Stock beats Backblaze on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Backblaze compare to Q2?

Q2 (NYSE:QTWO) and Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and risk.

Q2 has a net margin of 8.99% compared to Backblaze's net margin of -14.97%. Q2's return on equity of 14.68% beat Backblaze's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Q28.99% 14.68% 6.83%
Backblaze -14.97%-20.54%-8.90%

In the previous week, Backblaze had 2 more articles in the media than Q2. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Backblaze and 2 mentions for Q2. Q2's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Backblaze's score of 0.30 indicating that Q2 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Q2
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Backblaze
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Q2 currently has a consensus target price of $73.45, suggesting a potential upside of 40.27%. Backblaze has a consensus target price of $12.93, suggesting a potential downside of 17.23%. Given Q2's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Q2 is more favorable than Backblaze.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Q2
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Backblaze
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Q2 has higher revenue and earnings than Backblaze. Backblaze is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Q2, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Q2$821.58M3.99$52.01M$1.1246.76
Backblaze$145.84M6.44-$25.61M-$0.39N/A

54.0% of Backblaze shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Q2 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Backblaze shares are owned 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.

Q2 has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Backblaze has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Q2 beats Backblaze on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BLZE vs. The Competition

MetricBackblazeINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$938.76M$16.87B$37.98B$12.40B
Dividend YieldN/A3.58%3.31%6.14%
P/E Ratio-40.0567.5478.5024.94
Price / Sales6.4426.77614.4598.37
Price / Cash270.0373.8848.3459.26
Price / Book11.006.809.586.46
Net Income-$25.61M$385.01M$1.07B$336.81M
7 Day Performance16.39%8.63%2.14%2.55%
1 Month Performance75.51%-4.13%-3.96%0.33%
1 Year Performance188.19%-7.68%146.60%25.76%

Backblaze Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BLZE
Backblaze
1.7234 of 5 stars
$15.62
-4.5%
$12.93
-17.2%
+205.2%$938.76M$145.84MN/A270
CLBT
Cellebrite DI
4.474 of 5 stars
$14.18
+3.1%
$21.40
+50.9%
-2.3%$3.43B$475.67M50.641,285
XNDU
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares
3.2871 of 5 stars
$11.02
-1.4%
$44.00
+299.3%
N/A$3.34BN/AN/AN/A
TENB
Tenable
2.9206 of 5 stars
$33.47
+10.8%
$29.16
-12.9%
+12.9%$3.33B$1.02BN/A1,995
PPLI
People Incorporated Common Stock
3.2148 of 5 stars
$46.37
+3.6%
$53.62
+15.6%
+18.2%$3.07B$2.39B125.335,156

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This page (NASDAQ:BLZE) was last updated on 7/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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