Boston Trust Walden Corp grew its position in shares of BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) by 2.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 35,086 shares of the asset manager's stock after buying an additional 688 shares during the
B. Metzler seel. Sohn and Co. AG lessened its holdings in shares of BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) by 11.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 25,857 shares of the asset manager's stock after selling 3,386 shares during the period.
BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) is a closed-end fund with a fixed expiration date, a covered call overlay, and more than 30% of its portfolio locked in private, pre-IPO companies that most investors cannot access through a brokerage account.
BlackRock is on pace to become a Dividend Aristocrat in the 2030s. The company easily trounced the analyst consensus for both revenue and adjusted diluted EPS in Q1 2026. Boasting an AA- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook, BlackRock is a financial fortress.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) stock garnered two price target increases on April 15, following a blowout first quarter that had Wall Street reassessing this asset management platform's power.
BlackRock's hedge fund team is urging investors to spread their exposure across multiple hedge fund strategies, as AI-related and geopolitical disruption increases the speed of market swings, creating winners and losers at different times.
BlackRock delivered robust Q1 results, with $130 billion in net inflows and accelerating LTM organic base fee growth, justifying a reiterated buy rating. Operating margin expanded to 44.5%, reflecting improved business efficiency while capital returns to shareholders remain healthy. The firm's alternatives push continues, with client assets in alternatives up 50% to $687 billion, positioning BlackRock for long-term growth if 401(k) rule changes materialize.
BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK) shares added more than 4% on Tuesday after the asset manager reported first quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong inflows, higher technology-related revenue, and continued expansion in fee-generating assets. The asset manager reported adjusted earnings per share of $12.53, compared with a consensus estimate of about $12.40.
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for BlackRock (BLK) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
BLK tops Q1 estimates as revenues jump 27% y/y and AUM climbs to $13.89T, but rising expenses affect gains despite strong inflows.
BlackRock (BLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $12.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $11.3 per share a year ago.