Braze, Inc. (BRZE) Stock Price & Analysis
Braze, Inc. (BRZE) closed at USD 45.86 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.39% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 45.68; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 45.69–45.94 on volume of 9,166,198 shares. Market capitalization is $5.21B, with a 52-week range of USD 15.26–45.95 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (BRZE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 31, 2026): revenue $834M, net income -$113M (-13.6% margin), free cash flow $84.6M (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BRZE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (19 analysts), mean target USD 47.54 (range 47.5–48).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +63.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -51.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-08, EPS estimate USD 0.14, revenue estimate $230M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BRZE)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $238M | $355M | $472M | $593M | $738M | $834M |
| Gross profit | $160M | $240M | $324M | $410M | $496M | — |
| Operating income | -$78.2M | -$148M | -$145M | -$122M | -$145M | -$111M |
| Net income | -$76.7M | -$139M | -$129M | -$104M | -$131M | -$113M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$2.20 | -$1.47 | -$1.32 | -$1.02 | -$1.22 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$37.7M | -$37.8M | -$2.9M | $23.4M | $61.9M | $84.6M |
| Gross margin | 67.0% | 67.4% | 68.7% | 69.1% | 67.1% | — |
| Operating margin | -32.9% | -41.7% | -30.7% | -20.6% | -19.6% | -13.4% |
| Net margin | -32.2% | -39.1% | -27.4% | -17.5% | -17.8% | -13.6% |
| Revenue growth | +58.5% | +49.3% | +32.7% | +25.8% | +24.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $514M | $479M | $476M | $514M | $412M | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 31, 2026) (BRZE)
P/S 6.2x · P/FCF 61.5x · P/B 8.7x · FCF yield 1.62% · Earnings yield -2.17%
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BRZE)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold BRZE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hong | ShawSpring Partners | 5.99% | $13.9M | Reduced -42.3% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $13.2M | Added +284.7% |
Analysts (BRZE)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 19 analysts; mean target USD 47.54 (low 47.5, high 48).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Stephens & Co. | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $34 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-21 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | $36 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-21 | Barclays | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $38 → $48 |
| 2026-10-21 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $48 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-21 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $40 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-21 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform | |
| 2026-10-21 | BTIG | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | |
| 2026-10-20 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $45 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-20 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Outperform → Perform | |
| 2026-10-20 | Stifel | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | $35 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-20 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $30 → $47.5 |
| 2026-10-05 | Citizens | Reiterated | Market Outperform | $35 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BRZE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-11-15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +63.0% | -51.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +63.3% | -13.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 83.6% | 69.6% |
| Max drawdown | -56.4% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) | -81.8% (Nov 2021→Feb 2026) |
BRZE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $0.14 | $0.16 | -14.0% | $229.9M | 20 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $0.22 | $0.21 | +1.3% | $244.2M | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jan 2027) | $0.64 | $0.63 | +1.5% | $912.4M | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jan 2028) | $0.98 | $0.97 | +1.3% | $1.07B | 20 |
BRZE options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±2.8% (±$1.27) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Dec 8, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±1.0%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 4.6% | ±2.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 5.5% | ±2.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 6.1% | ±3.2% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 10.1% | ±3.7% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 12.8% | ±7.7% |
30-day implied volatility 5.5% vs 130.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.09. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 45.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.39% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 45.68 |
| Open | USD 45.77 |
| Day Range | USD 45.69 – 45.94 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.26 – 45.95 |
| Volume | 9,166,198 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.21B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BRZE)
Nexqual's technical model rates BRZE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 80.71 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 29.26) |
| MACD | 3.86 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BRZE)
Wall Street analysts rate BRZE "Hold" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 47.54 (range USD 47.5–48), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 47.54 |
| High Target | USD 48 |
| Low Target | USD 47.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 19 / 0 |
Earnings (BRZE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-08 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.14 |
| Revenue Estimate | $229.88M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.1 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.14 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BRZE)
| Total Revenue | $834.24M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +26.20% |
| Gross Margin | +66.30% |
| Operating Margin | -7.98% |
| Profit Margin | -13.55% |
| ROE | -18.51% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.16 |
| Current Ratio | 1.27 |
| Total Cash | $409.87M |
| Total Debt | $96.41M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $84.64M (10.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BRZE)
Nexqual rates Braze, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +24% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 66%, operating -8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $410M cash vs $96M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $85M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -19%, ROA -5.8% |
Ownership (BRZE)
| Insider Ownership | +14.96% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 113.58M |
| Float | 94.11M |
| Short % of Float | +7.98% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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