BlackBerry Projects Revenue Decline for Fiscal 2026 Amid Cybersecurity Weakness
The company exceeded fiscal 2025 expectations but faces challenges in its Secure Communications and QNX divisions, driving market volatility.
- BlackBerry forecasts fiscal 2026 revenue between $504 million and $534 million, down from $534.9 million in fiscal 2025.
- Secure Communications unit revenue is expected to decline to $230 million-$240 million, compared to $272.6 million last year.
- The QNX automotive software unit's revenue projection was revised to $250 million-$270 million, lowering the previous forecast range.
- The sale of the Cylance cybersecurity business for $160 million has bolstered BlackBerry's cash reserves, now at $410 million.
- BlackBerry's stock experienced significant volatility, dropping as much as 17.7% after the fiscal 2026 outlook was announced.