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Introduction
BlackBerry, a leading provider of intelligent security software and services, has released its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023. The company’s revenue for fiscal year 2023 is estimated to be approximately $656 million, with the IoT business unit experiencing a 16% year-over-year growth. However, the cybersecurity business unit’s revenue is lower than expected due to certain government deals slipping into fiscal year 2024. BlackBerry’s management is taking proactive steps to manage costs and drive towards profitable growth in the current macro backdrop.
Preliminary Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
- Total company revenue is expected to be approximately $151 million.
- IoT revenue is expected to be approximately $53 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue is expected to be approximately $88 million.
- Cybersecurity billings are expected to increase sequentially for the third quarter in a row to approximately $107 million.
- Licensing and Other revenue is expected to be approximately $10 million.
BlackBerry’s results for the fourth quarter include a material non-cash, one-time goodwill impairment charge for the Spark reporting unit, which is expected to be up to $440 million. This charge is driven by the broad-based stock market decline in the past calendar year and its impact on BlackBerry’s market capitalization.
Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
- Total company revenue is expected to be approximately $656 million.
- IoT revenue is expected to be approximately $206 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue is expected to be approximately $418 million.
- Cybersecurity billings are expected to be approximately $401 million.
- Licensing and Other revenue is expected to be approximately $32 million.
The IoT business unit’s revenue for fiscal year 2023 is in line with the previously provided outlook, representing a 16% year-over-year revenue growth. However, the cybersecurity business unit’s revenue is lower than the outlook due to certain large government deals slipping into fiscal year 2024. BlackBerry has seen elongated deal cycles in the government vertical, leading to a significant impact on in-quarter revenue recognition. Management is reviewing its long-term targets for the cybersecurity business unit and intends to provide revised targets on or before its Analyst Day on May 17th, 2023.
Outlook
BlackBerry will provide its fiscal year 2024 outlook on its upcoming earnings conference call.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. ET to discuss BlackBerry’s financial results and fiscal year 2024 outlook. The webcast can be accessed through BlackBerry’s investor webpage or by dialing the provided toll-free number. A replay of the conference call will be available on the same webcast link.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a leading provider of intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments worldwide. The company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy. BlackBerry’s vision is to secure a connected future that can be trusted. The company secures over 500 million endpoints, including more than 215 million vehicles.
Conclusion
BlackBerry has reported its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023. While the IoT business unit experienced strong growth, the cybersecurity business unit’s revenue was lower than expected due to certain government deals slipping into the next fiscal year. BlackBerry’s management is taking proactive steps to manage costs and drive towards profitable growth in the current macro backdrop. The company will provide its fiscal year 2024 outlook on its upcoming earnings conference call.