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C$12.94 -0.29 (-2.19%)
As of 10/5/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

BB vs. NOW, DAY, HUT, DSG, and OTEX

Should you buy BlackBerry stock or one of its competitors? BlackBerry's main competitors and comparable companies include ServiceNow (NOW), Dayforce (DAY), Hut 8 (HUT), The Descartes Systems Group (DSG), and Open Text (OTEX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "software" industry.

How does BlackBerry compare to ServiceNow?

ServiceNow (TSE:NOW) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, ServiceNow had 2 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for ServiceNow and 0 mentions for BlackBerry. ServiceNow's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.00 indicating that ServiceNow is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ServiceNow Neutral
BlackBerry Neutral

32.3% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ServiceNow has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BlackBerry.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ServiceNowN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
BlackBerryC$614M12.37-C$89.92MC$0.1399.54

BlackBerry has a net margin of 13.11% compared to ServiceNow's net margin of 0.00%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 10.66% beat ServiceNow's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ServiceNowN/A N/A N/A
BlackBerry 13.11%10.66%-2.15%

ServiceNow currently has a consensus price target of C$0.34, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. BlackBerry has a consensus price target of C$12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 7.26%. Given ServiceNow's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe ServiceNow is more favorable than BlackBerry.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ServiceNow
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

BlackBerry beats ServiceNow on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Dayforce?

Dayforce (TSE:DAY) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

60.3% of Dayforce shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% of BlackBerry shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dayforce has a beta of 0.993443, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.31064, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

BlackBerry has a net margin of 13.11% compared to Dayforce's net margin of 0.00%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 10.66% beat Dayforce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DayforceN/A N/A N/A
BlackBerry 13.11%10.66%-2.15%

In the previous week, Dayforce's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled BlackBerry'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dayforce Neutral
BlackBerry Neutral

BlackBerry has a consensus price target of C$12.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.26%. Given BlackBerry's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackBerry is more favorable than Dayforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dayforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DayforceC$1.89B8.06-C$152.03M-C$0.95N/A
BlackBerryC$614M12.37-C$89.92MC$0.1399.54

Summary

BlackBerry beats Dayforce on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Hut 8?

Hut 8 (TSE:HUT) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

BlackBerry has a net margin of 13.11% compared to Hut 8's net margin of -188.53%. BlackBerry's return on equity of 10.66% beat Hut 8's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hut 8-188.53% -39.50% -4.25%
BlackBerry 13.11%10.66%-2.15%

Hut 8 has a beta of 4.581835, indicating that its stock price is 358% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.31064, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

39.8% of Hut 8 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% of BlackBerry shares are owned by institutional investors. 60.2% of Hut 8 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hut 8 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BlackBerry. Hut 8 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackBerry, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hut 8C$317.95M44.98C$193.22M-C$5.40N/A
BlackBerryC$614M12.37-C$89.92MC$0.1399.54

In the previous week, Hut 8 had 3 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Hut 8 and 0 mentions for BlackBerry. Hut 8's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.00 indicating that Hut 8 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hut 8 Neutral
BlackBerry Neutral

BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.26%. Given BlackBerry's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackBerry is more favorable than Hut 8.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hut 8
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.67
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Hut 8 beats BlackBerry on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to The Descartes Systems Group?

The Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.142043, indicating that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.31064, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.26%. Given BlackBerry's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackBerry is more favorable than The Descartes Systems Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.80
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

66.0% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% of BlackBerry shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

The Descartes Systems Group has higher revenue and earnings than BlackBerry. The Descartes Systems Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackBerry, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems GroupC$775.17M12.69C$97.67MC$2.1553.49
BlackBerryC$614M12.37-C$89.92MC$0.1399.54

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 24.25% compared to BlackBerry's net margin of 13.11%. The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity of 11.69% beat BlackBerry's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group24.25% 11.69% 7.51%
BlackBerry 13.11%10.66%-2.15%

In the previous week, The Descartes Systems Group had 2 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group and 0 mentions for BlackBerry. The Descartes Systems Group's average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.00 indicating that The Descartes Systems Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Descartes Systems Group Neutral
BlackBerry Neutral

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats BlackBerry on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BlackBerry compare to Open Text?

Open Text (TSE:OTEX) and BlackBerry (TSE:BB) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Open TextC$5.25B1.48C$455.93MC$2.5812.43
BlackBerryC$614M12.37-C$89.92MC$0.1399.54

Open Text presently has a consensus target price of C$27.50, indicating a potential downside of 14.25%. BlackBerry has a consensus target price of C$12.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.26%. Given BlackBerry's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BlackBerry is more favorable than Open Text.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Open Text
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
BlackBerry
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

BlackBerry has a net margin of 13.11% compared to Open Text's net margin of 12.25%. Open Text's return on equity of 15.99% beat BlackBerry's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Open Text12.25% 15.99% 4.03%
BlackBerry 13.11%10.66%-2.15%

In the previous week, Open Text had 1 more articles in the media than BlackBerry. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Open Text and 0 mentions for BlackBerry. Open Text's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat BlackBerry's score of 0.00 indicating that Open Text is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Open Text Neutral
BlackBerry Neutral

53.0% of Open Text shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% of BlackBerry shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Open Text shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of BlackBerry shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Open Text has a beta of 1.235534, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackBerry has a beta of 1.31064, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Open Text beats BlackBerry on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding BB and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.
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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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BB vs. The Competition

MetricBlackBerrySoftware IndustryTechnology SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$7.77BC$16.24BC$31.94BC$12.75B
Dividend Yield3.44%3.42%2.75%6.32%
P/E Ratio99.54145.1682.0239.51
Price / Sales12.371,282.57586.299.08
Price / Cash5.3943.0448.6082.29
Price / Book9.618.888.224.48
Net Income-C$89.92MC$429.52MC$766.00MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance4.86%1.54%1.55%-0.29%
1 Month Performance21.62%-1.20%0.34%-2.86%
1 Year Performance93.71%0.63%167.54%15.06%

BlackBerry Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BB
BlackBerry
0.7623 of 5 stars
C$12.94
-2.2%
C$12.00
-7.3%
+106.1%C$7.77BC$614M99.541,749
NOW
ServiceNow
N/AN/AC$0.34
+∞
N/AC$0.00N/AN/A20,400
DAY
Dayforce
N/AC$95.35
-1.1%
N/A-0.9%C$15.26BC$1.89BN/AN/A
HUT
Hut 8
1.225 of 5 stars
C$131.73
+0.2%
N/A+127.0%C$14.83BC$317.95MN/A248
DSG
The Descartes Systems Group
1.3724 of 5 stars
C$112.59
+0.8%
N/A-12.2%C$9.63BC$775.17M52.3750,800

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This page (TSE:BB) was last updated on 10/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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