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Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Does BLZE pay a dividend and is it safe?

Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

$8.73 -4.01% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 39/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $540.4M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BLZE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (9.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $25,239

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $454/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.0K

Yr 1

$12.0K

Yr 2

$13.2K

Yr 3

$14.5K

Yr 4

$15.9K

Yr 5

$17.4K

Yr 6

$19.1K

Yr 7

$21.0K

Yr 8

$23.0K

Yr 9

$25.2K

Yr 10

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BLZE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +103.97%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-10-30O $8.14H $8.73L $7.36C $8.73VOL 2.21M

RES: $13.42SUP: $13.43SMA50: $12.46SMA200: $9.20

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +14.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #555 of 714 ⚔️ MTC vs BLZE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BLZE vs. MTC, DDD, IIIV, MOMO)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) ranks #555 by composite RQD confidence (39/100, grade D-) and #413 by equity capitalization ($540.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DDD leads on earnings valuation at 16.3x trailing P/E, while MOMO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.6% ROIC and 37.8% gross margin. MOMO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with BLZE at 39/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BLZE ACTIVE Backblaze Inc. (Class A)	D-	39/100	—	60.9%	-34.5%	-4.01%	$540.4M	Benchmark Subject
MTC MMTec Inc.	E	26/100	—	21.6%	-12.0%	-4.91%	$500.9M	/mtc-vs-blze →
DDD 3D Systems Corporation	E	27/100	16.3x	33.9%	-32.8%	-2.01%	$486.8M	/ddd-vs-blze →
IIIV i3 Verticals Inc. (Class A)	D+	53/100	25.5x	—	0.9%	+0.23%	$455.6M	/iiiv-vs-blze →
MOMO Hello Group Inc.	C+	69/100	—	37.8%	18.6%	-0.67%	$656.0M	/momo-vs-blze →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001462056

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) reported GAAP revenue of $145.8M (+14.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $127.6M , and +42.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$25.6M, operating cash flow of $23.5M, and free cash flow of $18.9M (+74.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, BLZE closed FY2025 with $191.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.75, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$145.8M	-$25.6M	$23.5M	$18.9M	$191.8M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$127.6M	-$48.5M	$12.5M	$10.8M	$168.6M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$102.0M	-$59.7M	-$7.3M	-$7.3M	—	—

3. BLZE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BLZE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: BLZE) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $8.73 (-4.01% 1D, market cap $540.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BLZE ranks #555 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BLZE compare to MTC and DDD in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BLZE carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 60.9%, and ROIC of -34.5%. By comparison, MTC (MMTec Inc.) holds a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.0%, cap $500.9M) and DDD (3D Systems Corporation) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC -32.8%, cap $486.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DDD leads on earnings multiple (16.3x) while MOMO leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BLZE?

Per BLZE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001462056), Backblaze Inc. (Class A) generated $145.8M in revenue (+14.3% YoY), -$25.6M in net income, and $18.9M in free cash flow against $191.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BLZE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BLZE last traded at $8.73 (-4.01% on volume of 1,821,749 shares), positioning the stock -29.94% below its 50-day simple moving average ($12.46) and -5.11% below its 200-day simple moving average ($9.20). Across its 52-week range of $3.26 to $23.99, BLZE sits at the 26.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($7.64 to $9.82).

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Does BLZE pay a dividend and is it safe?

Backblaze Inc. (Class A) (BLZE) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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