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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 24 September 2026•Updated 24 September 2026•
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BlackBerry Shares Slide 2% Despite Record QNX Revenue and Raised FY27 Outlook

Key Facts

1BlackBerry stock fell 2% to $8 despite reporting quarterly results that exceeded market expectations.
2The company's QNX unit achieved record quarterly revenue during the fiscal second quarter.
3The company raised its revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook for fiscal year 2027.

In a move reflecting the tech sector's sensitivity to 'sell the news' dynamics following positive earnings, BlackBerry shares declined 2% to the $8 level during Thursday's session. This drop occurred despite the company reporting fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded market expectations, bolstered by record revenue from its QNX unit. According to reports, the counterintuitive price action suggests that fundamental improvements were offset by broader market sentiment or profit-taking after the revenue beat.

The decline comes even as BlackBerry provided specific upward revisions for its fiscal year 2027 outlook, now forecasting revenue between $616M and $636M and raising its adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $141M to $158M. Contextualizing this within the industry per market data, peer Mobileye Global (MBLY) saw its stock rise 0.33% to $7.64, highlighting a divergence in performance among firms operating in the vehicle software and automated systems space.

At the close of September 23, 2026, the BB instrument stood at $8.38, having traded between a day low of $8.32 and a high of $8.68. Investors are now watching whether these specific financial targets can restore confidence and help the stock recover from its recent slide. With no major upcoming corporate catalysts in the immediate calendar, market participants will likely focus on price stability around the recent low of $8.32.