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StocksUpdated•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•

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BlackBerry Beats Q4 Estimates Driven by Record QNX Software Growth

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Key Facts

1BlackBerry's ROIC stands at 4.82%, significantly lower than its WACC of 9.89%.

2BlackBerry's ROIC-to-WACC ratio is 0.49, indicating the company is not covering its capital costs.

3AMC outperformed peers with a 3.81 ROIC-to-WACC ratio, while Palantir showed positive value creation at 1.52.

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Version History

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What changed: Updated headline and body to reflect the company's earnings and revenue beat, shifting focus from poor capital efficiency to positive operational growth.

BlackBerry (BB) reported a significant earnings beat for the fourth quarter, with revenue reaching $156 million and surpassing analyst estimates of $144.7 million. The growth was primarily fueled by the QNX division, which surged 20% to $78.7 million following key partnerships with major automakers like BMW. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.06, exceeding market expectations according to Barron's. Furthermore, the company issued a positive outlook, forecasting Q4 operating cash flow between $40 million and $45 million. This operational turnaround addresses previous concerns regarding capital efficiency and value destruction. Following the announcement, investor sentiment shifted positively, triggering a 10% jump in the company's stock price.