The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday edition that BlackBerry releases its quarterly results Thursday morning as its shares bounce off a one-year low. Guest columnist Amber Kanwar writes that the security software provider is expected to show tepid topline growth and improved profitability. The key will be the outlook for the full year, which could include a promise to return to positive revenue growth and continued margin expansion. "We believe the company can meet -- and potentially beat -- its conservative guidance again," wrote CIBC Capital Markets analyst Todd Coupland. "Since John Giamatteo was named CEO in December, 2023, BB has averaged a +7% revenue surprise versus FactSet and ~143% upside on adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)." BlackBerry's automotive software, QNX, has been growing faster than the overall business despite a slowdown in auto production. However, that has not been meaningful enough for shareholders, with the stock down 31 per cent from its September peak.