Latest Price: $1,099.57 (+$74.13 / +7.23%)
Previous Close: $1,025.44 | Open: $1,100.00 | Day's Range: $1,078.00 - $1,109.99
52-Week Range: $917.39 - $1,219.94 | Market Cap: ~$178.28 billion | Volume: 335,540 (avg. 719,777)
Fact: Price surged on Q2 earnings release. Note: Stock prices are highly volatile and real-time; this snapshot is time-sensitive.
Link: Yahoo Finance BLK Quote | Link: BlackRock Investor Relations
| Period | BLK Return | S&P 500 Return |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.59% | 10.63% |
| 1-Year | 7.00% | 21.29% |
| 3-Year | 61.35% | 68.09% |
| 5-Year | 40.55% | 73.69% |
Fact: BLK has underperformed the S&P 500 over most periods shown. Interpretation: Suggests relative caution in a strong market environment, potentially due to fee pressures in asset management. Limitation: Past performance is not indicative of future results; returns may include dividends.
Link: Detailed Performance on Yahoo Finance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TTM Revenue | $25.64 billion | Up significantly YoY |
| TTM Net Income | $6.26 billion | Profit margin ~24.4% |
| TTM Diluted EPS | $39.68 | Forward P/E ~19.23 |
| Q2 2026 Revenue | $7.08 billion | Strong growth |
| Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS | $13.91 | Beat estimate of $12.67 by 9.82% |
| AUM (Q2 2026) | $15.34 trillion (record) | Driven by net inflows |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | $22.92 (2.24%) | Quarterly dividend $5.73 declared |
| Market Cap | ~$178.28 billion | Beta 1.44 |
Fact: Q2 2026 earnings showed robust growth with record AUM.[[2]](https://ir.blackrock.com/news-and-events/press-releases/default.aspx) Interpretation: Earnings strength supports valuation premium in asset management sector. Limitation: Financials based on reported earnings; AUM can fluctuate with markets; data as of July 2026.
Link: BlackRock Quarterly Results & Earnings Releases | Link: Yahoo Finance Financials
Fact (Overview): BlackRock, Inc. is the world's largest asset manager, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors worldwide. It manages equity, fixed income, ETFs (including iShares), alternatives, and offers Aladdin technology platform. Founded in 1988 in New York City; ~25,400 employees; offices in 30+ countries.[[1]](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BLK/)
Fact (History): Started as a risk management and fixed-income firm by Larry Fink and partners. Key growth via acquisitions: Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (2006), Barclays Global Investors/iShares (2009). Expanded into ETFs, alternatives (e.g., HPS, Preqin), and tech. AUM grew from ~$1.3T in 2007 to over $15T today.[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackRock)
| Consensus | Average Target Price | High / Low | Upside Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy / Buy (majority) | ~$1,258.62 (range $1,240–$1,273 across sources) | $1,383 / $1,105 | ~18–22% from recent prices |
Fact: 17 analysts tracked; recent actions include Morgan Stanley maintain Overweight (target lowered to $1,383), BMO Buy, Barclays Buy (raised to $1,340), Evercore ISI raised to $1,145.[[4]](https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/blk/forecast)[[5]](https://www.cnn.com/markets/stocks/BLK)
Interpretation: Bullish outlook driven by ETF dominance, inflows, and earnings resilience; targets imply significant upside from pre-earnings levels. Limitation: Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; can change rapidly with market conditions or new data.
Link: TipRanks BLK Forecast | Link: Yahoo Finance Analyst Estimates
Limitation: Specific customer names rarely disclosed due to confidentiality; broad categories from company filings.
| Competitor | Key Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | Low-cost index/ETFs, mutual ownership | Major passive rival; "Big Three" with BLK & State Street |
| State Street (STT) | ETFs, custody, index | Part of Big Three; strong in institutional |
| Blackstone (BX) | Alternatives/private equity | Direct alternative investments competitor |
| Charles Schwab (SCHW) | Brokerage, ETFs, wealth | Retail and advisor competition |
| Others: Franklin Resources (BEN), T. Rowe Price (TROW), Fidelity, Morgan Stanley | Various asset classes | Broader asset management peers |
Fact: BlackRock leads in AUM and tech (Aladdin); faces intense competition in passive/ETF space from Vanguard/State Street.[[6]](https://www.hudson-labs.com/research/blackrock-competitors-blk-peer-comparison-2026)[[7]](https://www.unbiased.com/discover/financial-advice/alternatives-to-blackrock)
Link: Latest BLK News on Yahoo | Link: BlackRock Press Releases
Disclaimer & Data Limitations: All information is compiled from publicly available sources as of July 15, 2026. Stock prices and financials are dynamic; verify with primary sources. This is not investment advice. Assumptions include data accuracy from reported earnings and analyst consensus. Uncertainties include market volatility, regulatory changes, and economic conditions affecting AUM and performance.