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Blend Labs, Inc. BLND
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. · SIC 7370 · Vertical: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (SIC 7370)
Blend Labs (BLND) runs a cloud software platform that automates the origination of loans and bank accounts for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders. The company is in transition after exiting its title insurance business, and its second quarter of 2026 showed revenue growth of 7%.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Blend Labs, Inc. (BLND) stock was 1.28 USD (+10.34% on the day), with market capitalisation 302.7 m USD, beta 0.97, 52-week range 0.90–3.34 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 33.8 m USD (+7.0% YoY), net income of -1.5 m USD, diluted EPS -0.03 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 61.9
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 0.88 – 1.28
- in the upper half of the band · %B 0.99 · band width 37.6%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 1.21 / 1.61
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.01 / -0.02
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +23.1% | −1.1% | +24.2 pp | — |
| 3 months | −36.3% | −0.5% | −35.9 pp | — |
| 6 months | −20.0% | +4.4% | −24.4 pp | — |
| Year to date | −57.9% | +12.3% | −70.2 pp | — |
| 1 year | −59.6% | +13.5% | −73.2 pp | −20.6% |
| 3 years | −7.2% | +76.4% | −83.7 pp | −22.6% |
| 5 years | −91.8% | +63.7% | −155.4 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 33.1 m | 30.1 m | 26.8 m | 31.6 m | 32.7 m | 31.6 m | 30.8 m | 33.8 m |
| Cost of revenue | 8.6 m | 7.8 m | 7.8 m | 8.3 m | 8.4 m | 8.3 m | 7.5 m | 9.0 m |
| Gross profit | 24.5 m | 22.3 m | 19.0 m | 23.4 m | 24.3 m | 23.4 m | 23.4 m | 24.9 m |
| Research & development | 10.1 m | 8.9 m | 7.8 m | 7.5 m | 8.7 m | 7.5 m | 9.4 m | 8.7 m |
| Operating income | -11.3 m | -3.3 m | -8.0 m | -4.8 m | -5.3 m | -4.8 m | -5.1 m | -1.6 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 438.0 k ≈ | 273.0 k | 407.0 k | 640.0 k ≈ | 1.0 m ≈ | 1.2 m | 1.3 m | 1.5 m ≈ |
| Interest expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Pre-tax income | -610.0 k | -2.2 m | -6.9 m | -3.8 m | 12.0 m | -3.8 m | -5.0 m | -1.4 m |
| Income tax | 21.0 k | 16.0 k | 30.0 k | 41.0 k | 27.0 k | 41.0 k | 63.0 k | 119.0 k |
| Net income | -2.4 m | -825.0 k | -9.5 m | -6.8 m | 12.1 m | -6.8 m | -8.0 m | -1.5 m |
| Diluted EPS | -0.03 | -0.00 ≈ | -0.06 | -0.04 | 0.02 | -0.03 ≈ | -0.05 | -0.03 |
| Operating cash flow | 2.1 m ≈ | -4.6 m | 20.1 m | -6.5 m ≈ | -3.6 m ≈ | 1.5 m | 7.4 m | 7.9 m ≈ |
| Capex | 3.4 m ≈ | 2.5 m | 4.3 m | 3.6 m ≈ | 2.1 m ≈ | 1.6 m | 1.1 m | 825.0 k ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 0 ≈ | 0 | 2.6 m | 1.6 m ≈ | 5.0 m ≈ | 15.7 m | 16.8 m | 20.4 m ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ⚠ 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 50.7 m | 96.0 m | 234.5 m | 235.2 m | 109.5 m | 115.8 m | 123.6 m |
| Revenue YoY | unavailable | +89.5% | +144.2% | +0.3% | — | +5.7% | +6.8% |
| Net income | -81.5 m | -74.6 m | -169.9 m | -720.2 m | -178.7 m | -43.3 m | -6.8 m |
| Net income YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | — | unavailable | unavailable |
| Diluted EPS | -2.49 | -1.89 | -1.30 | -3.28 | -0.76 | -0.24 | -0.10 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | — | unavailable | unavailable |
| net % | -160.7% | -77.7% | -72.5% | -306.2% | -163.1% | -37.4% | -5.5% |
| Free cash flow | -59.5 m | -66.3 m | -129.2 m | -192.5 m | -127.7 m | -22.8 m | -81.0 k |
The series breaks before 2023: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 45.1 m USD
- Financial debt
- 0 USD
- Net debt
- -45.1 m USD
- Equity
- -30.5 m USD
- Total assets
- 170.0 m USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- 2.53x
- ROE
- unavailable
- ROA
- -3.9%
- FCF margin
- -0.1%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 96.0 m | 234.5 m | 235.2 m | 109.5 m | 115.8 m | 123.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | 34.3 m | 118.5 m | 145.6 m | 33.1 m | 32.5 m | 32.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 61.7 m | 116.0 m | 89.7 m | 76.5 m | 83.2 m | 91.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Research & development | 55.5 m | 92.2 m | 138.1 m | 81.3 m | 46.1 m | 32.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Operating income | -75.3 m | -197.2 m | -746.2 m | -143.6 m | -48.8 m | -21.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 4.0 m | 10.6 m | 10.8 m | 1.5 m | 1.3 m | 3.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| EBITDA | -71.3 m ≈ | -186.6 m ≈ | -735.4 m ≈ | -142.1 m ≈ | -47.5 m ≈ | -18.4 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 0 | 11.3 m | 24.8 m | 30.8 m | 6.7 m | 0 | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -74.6 m | -208.0 m | -766.1 m | -167.4 m | -42.7 m | -878.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Income tax | 26.0 k | -38.9 m | -2.2 m | 94.0 k | 109.0 k | 249.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Net income | -74.6 m | -169.9 m | -720.2 m | -178.7 m | -43.3 m | -6.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -1.89 | -1.30 | -3.28 | -0.76 | -0.24 | -0.10 | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 39.4 m | 132.0 m | 234.2 m | 245.2 m | 253.9 m | 258.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 41.1 m | 213.1 m | 124.2 m | 23.5 m | 38.0 m | 45.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified |
| Current assets | 186.1 m | 613.0 m | 396.1 m | 169.8 m | 135.2 m | 99.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 4.6 m | 6.2 m | 5.7 m | 3.9 m | 11.7 m | 23.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 0 | 287.2 m | 0 | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2023verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 1.2 m | 173.0 m | 2.1 m | 2.1 m | 81.0 k | — | SEC (XBRL)· 08 May 2025verified |
| Total assets | 215.7 m | 1.1 bn | 432.8 m | 206.1 m | 178.1 m | 170.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 3.4 m | 6.2 m | 1.3 m | 2.2 m | 1.6 m | 1.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 07 May 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | 0 | 213.8 m | 216.8 m | 138.3 m | 0 | 0 | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 35.0 m | 60.0 m | 35.5 m | 31.6 m | 39.0 m | 39.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 52.4 m | 301.9 m | 268.8 m | 179.1 m | 40.4 m | 41.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Equity | 163.3 m | 774.6 m | 123.2 m † | -19.2 m † | -56.4 m † | -30.5 m † | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | -65.0 m | -127.5 m | -190.4 m | -127.6 m | -13.0 m | 11.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Capex | 1.3 m | 1.7 m | 2.1 m | 35.0 k | 9.7 m | 11.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | -66.3 m ≈ | -129.2 m ≈ | -192.5 m ≈ | -127.7 m ≈ | -22.8 m ≈ | -81.0 k ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -7.9 m | -633.9 m | 99.4 m | 127.3 m | 45.4 m | 18.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | 90.8 m | 933.6 m | 2.2 m | -91.0 m | -21.1 m | -32.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 24.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 302.7 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
77% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
unavailable — no valuation method could be computed
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
no valuation method could be computed
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin · Quality | 74.3% | 86 (on a fixed band) | 14% |
| EBIT margin · Quality | -13.0% | 32 (vs peers) | 11% |
| FCF margin · Quality | 5.9% | 23 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | -19.3% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 22% |
| Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth | 6.8% | 46 (vs peers) | 11% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 1.6x | 49 (on a fixed band) | 8% |
| EV/Sales · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | 2.5% | 50 (on a fixed band) | 17% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 19.2% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 6% |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partial49/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Growth15/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Quality50/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
- Returns100/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial50/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
BLEND LABS, INC. (BLND). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 123.6 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 6.8%; net margin -3.3%.
Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.
Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Gross margin: 74.3%
- Shareholder yield (distributions): 19.2%
What contradicts it
- FCF margin: 5.9%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: -19.3%
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales.
Versus the vertical median
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (SIC 7370) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
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| BLNDBlend Labs, Inc. | 302.7 m | — | — | -3.3% | +6.8% | −60% / −7% |
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1- and 3-year price returns: for BLND from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
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AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Blend Labs (BLND) runs a cloud software platform that automates the origination of loans and bank accounts for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders. The company is in transition after exiting its title insurance business, and its second quarter of 2026 showed revenue growth of 7% 3.
SWOT
Strengths
- The platform is integrated into clients' back office processes and built from reusable modules, which makes it hard to replace.
- An extensive partner ecosystem attracts consumers and providers, which strengthens the network effect.
- The success-based model ties revenue to client activity and does not charge for abandoned applications.
Weaknesses
- Revenue depends heavily on mortgage volume, which reacts strongly to interest rates and economic conditions.
- The client base is concentrated, so losing key clients could significantly affect results.
- The company has had net losses in the past and has reported material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
Opportunities
- The launch of Autopilot and AI capabilities could open new products and lower operating costs for clients.
- If the mortgage market recovers, transaction volume on the platform could grow quickly.
- Expansion into markets outside the United States is named as a longer-term growth direction.
Threats
- Larger competitors could cut prices and attract existing clients.
- Regulatory changes and government mortgage policy could affect demand.
- A cybersecurity incident could expose confidential data and damage the company's reputation.
Risks
- Dependence on the financial services sectorhigh
Revenue depends on banks and mortgage lenders; if they cut spending, the company's revenue could decline.
- Interest rates and mortgage volumehigh
If rates stay high, demand for loans and refinances could stay weak, directly affecting transaction-based revenue.
- Client concentrationhigh
A large share of revenue comes from a small number of clients, and reducing business with them could seriously affect results.
- Internal controlmedium
The material weaknesses identified in internal control could lead to errors in financial statements or delays in reporting.
- Voting structuremedium
A multi-class share structure concentrates voting power in the hands of a co-founder, which could limit shareholder influence on major decisions.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If the mortgage market recovery is confirmed and Autopilot wins more clients, the company could re-accelerate revenue growth, as management suggests.
- The success-based model and partner ecosystem could expand margins as volume grows.
- Exiting the title business could focus the company on its software platform with a simpler operating structure.
What would break the thesis
- If high rates and economic uncertainty persist, transaction volume could stay below expectations and revenue could stagnate.
- Competition from larger rivals could pressure pricing and client retention.
- The history of net losses and internal control issues could make durable profitability harder to achieve.
What to watch
- Third-quarter revenue and non-GAAP operating income against the guidanceQ3 2026
- Pace of new client wins and expansions, including Autopilot adoptionQ3 2026
- Progress toward the re-acceleration of revenue growth targeted for 20272027
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Blend Labs, founded in 2012, provides a software platform and product suite covering the end-to-end consumer journey for banking products, from loan application to signing documents. Products include mortgages, home equity, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards and deposit account opening. Clients are banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders in the United States, and Blend Builder lets them configure custom workflows.
The business model is success-based: revenue comes mainly from fees for completed transactions, such as a funded loan or a new account opened, and abandoned or rejected applications are not charged. The company also earns revenue from third-party partners, for example for income and identity verification or homeowners insurance. Contracts can be subscription, consumption-based or fixed-fee, and the recent trend is toward multi-year prepaid usage contracts.
The partner ecosystem of technology, data and service providers is central to the strategy. The company says the platform gives it a high-intent consumer traffic channel without added acquisition costs, which could strengthen the network effect as the client base grows.
Segments
Blend Platform
The company reports a single operating segment, the Blend Platform, which includes mortgage, home equity, Rapid Home Lending, vehicle loans, credit cards, personal loans and deposit accounts. In 2025 these products helped financial services firms process nearly 1.3 trillion dollars in loan applications 1.
Intelligent Origination
The company is embedding AI capabilities into the platform's execution layer rather than adding them as a bolt-on. The aim is to automate complex, exception-rich tasks, and Autopilot became commercially available on July 1, 2026, according to the second quarter results 3.
Market context
The mortgage market is heavily shaped by government policy and overall economic conditions, and interest rates directly affect demand. In 2025 mortgage transaction volume on the Blend platform rose compared with 2024, in line with industry origination growth, and industry forecasts project continued growth into 2026 1. The pace of recovery depends on the Federal Reserve and broader macroeconomic pressures.
The company also targets the wider group of banks shifting to digital-first customer acquisition and product delivery. Revenue is concentrated, with a large share coming from a limited number of customers each generating more than one million dollars a year, which shows how concentrated the client base is 1.
Trends
- Mortgage volume recoverytailwind
If interest rates fall and demand for mortgages grows, transaction volume on the platform could recover, supporting success-based revenue.
- Digitalisation of bankstailwind
Financial institutions increasingly acquire customers digitally, which could increase demand for automated origination platforms.
- Sensitivity to rates and the economyheadwind
High rates and economic uncertainty have reduced loan and refinance volumes in the past, and revenue could fall faster than the company can cut costs.
- Exit from title businessmixed
Leaving the title insurance business simplifies the model but changes the revenue mix and may create transition effects that complicate comparisons.
Competitive position
The company describes competition as intense, with some rivals larger and more established than it is, and these rivals could lower prices to win customers. Pressure also comes from challenger banks and technology disruptors that deal directly with consumers 1.
The Blend platform differentiates itself through its partner network and pre-built integrations with banking, verification and lending systems. The network effect is an important argument, since each new client adds consumers and attracts new providers to the ecosystem.
- Core banking and loan origination software vendors
Software companies for core banking and loan origination, some larger and more established, named in the filing as a source of competition.
- Challenger banks and fintech companies
New entrants in digital financial services that compete with Blend clients for consumers.
- Data and verification providers
Providers of identity, income and asset verification that may offer services directly or in competition with platform integrations.
- Marketplace platforms for insurance and settlement services
Players that offer insurance quotes or settlement services directly to consumers, sometimes outside the Blend platform.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- BlendNature · 07 Oct 2026 · EN
- Blend and Haul: Fertilizer Blending SimulatorHacker News · 27 Sept 2026 · EN
- .blend URL ViewerSimon Willison Blog · 09 Sept 2026 · EN
- Check your freezer: Frozen triple berry blend recalled in 16 statesMedical Xpress · 04 Sept 2026 · EN
- Aging Brains Blend Memories Together Instead of Just Forgetting ThemHacker News · 02 Sept 2026 · EN
- Cavern C2 Uses DNS and Google Apps Script to Blend Into Legitimate TrafficThe Hacker News · 17 Aug 2026 · EN
- Dormant GitHub Accounts Help Attackers Blend In While Mapping Corporate OrgsThe Hacker News · 09 Jul 2026 · RO
- Ante: A new way to blend borrow checking and reference countingHacker News · 28 Jun 2026 · EN
- Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin AmericaDark Reading · 03 Jun 2026 · RO
SEC filings
- Current report21 Sept 2026Departure or appointment of officers
- Current report11 Aug 2026Departure or appointment of officers
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report06 Aug 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report23 Jun 2026Shareholder vote
- Quarterly report07 May 2026
- Current report07 May 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure
- Proxy statement29 Apr 2026
- Annual report16 Mar 2026
- Current report10 Mar 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Blend Labs, Inc. · 16 Mar 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Blend Labs, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Blend Labs, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
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