BlackRock (BLK) Q4 EPS Beats Expectations, AUM Reaches $14 Trillion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Earnings Beat: BlackRock reported a Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $13.16, exceeding expectations by $0.95, demonstrating the company's robust profitability amid market fluctuations and reinforcing its leadership in the asset management sector.
- Significant Revenue Growth: The company achieved $7 billion in revenue for Q4, a 23.2% year-over-year increase, surpassing market expectations by $330 million, reflecting successful strategies in expanding client demand and market share.
- Record AUM: BlackRock's assets under management reached $14 trillion, with a record $698 billion in net inflows for the year, including $342 billion in Q4, indicating a sustained competitive advantage in attracting investors and enhancing market positioning.
- Increased Shareholder Returns: The Board approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $5.73 per share, payable on March 24, 2026, showcasing the company's confidence in future cash flows and commitment to shareholder value.
Analyst Views on BLK
Wall Street analysts forecast BLK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BLK is 1356 USD with a low forecast of 1244 USD and a high forecast of 1486 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 1089.540
Low
1244
Averages
1356
High
1486
Current: 1089.540
Low
1244
Averages
1356
High
1486
About BLK
BlackRock, Inc. is an investment management company. The Company provides a range of investment management and technology services to institutional and retail clients. Its diverse platform of alpha-seeking active, private markets, index and cash management investment strategies across asset classes enables the Company to tailor investment outcomes and asset allocation solutions for clients. Its product offerings include single- and multi-asset portfolios investing in equities, fixed income, alternatives, and money market instruments. Its products are offered directly and through intermediaries in a range of vehicles, including open-end and closed-end mutual funds, iShares exchange-traded funds, separate accounts, collective investment funds and other pooled investment vehicles. It also offers technology services, including the investment and risk management technology platform, Aladdin, Aladdin Wealth, eFront, and Cachematrix, as well as advisory services and solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
