Blackrock

BLK

Market cap $163B

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) on Tuesday reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 results.

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 (BLK) delivered robust Q1 2026 results, with adjusted EPS up 11% and revenues up 27% year-over-year, beating consensus estimates. BLK continues to attract strong net inflows, driven by innovative offerings and competitive pricing, outpacing peers experiencing net outflows. Operating margin expanded, balance sheet remains strong, and economies of scale reinforce BlackRock's "blue-chip" status despite industry-wide fee rate pressure.

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.

NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BLK). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock tells CNBC, "We are just at the beginning of growing the global capital markets."

Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss market themes, the company's latest earnings results, and more.

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.

Private credit may be dominating the headlines, but BlackRock sees opportunity ahead. On the firm's Q1 earnings call, it explained why it expects to win in a private credit "shakeout.