BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Stock Price & Analysis
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) closed at USD 1,137.29 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1,149.6; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 1,134.38–1,159.99 on volume of 732,925 shares. Market capitalization is $184.78B, with a 52-week range of USD 917.39–1,187.17 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (BLK)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $27.3B, net income $6.58B (24.1% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 28.1x (avg 25.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 6 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BLK (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 3 reduced, 2 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.78 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 1,351 (range 1,250–1,531).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +40.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2027-01-14, EPS estimate USD 15.47, revenue estimate $7.90B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BLK)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.9B | $17.9B | $20.4B | $24.2B | $27.3B |
| Operating income | $6.38B | $6.28B | $7.57B | $7.04B | $8.89B |
| Net income | $5.18B | $5.50B | $6.37B | $5.55B | $6.58B |
| EPS (diluted) | $33.97 | $36.51 | $42.01 | $35.31 | — |
| Free cash flow | $4.42B | $3.82B | $4.70B | $3.55B | $3.52B |
| Operating margin | 35.7% | 35.1% | 37.1% | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| Net margin | 29.0% | 30.8% | 31.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% |
| Revenue growth | — | -0.1% | +14.3% | +18.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $7.43B | $8.74B | $12.8B | $11.5B | — |
| Total debt | — | $7.92B | $12.3B | $12.8B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (BLK)
P/E 28.1x · P/S 6.8x · P/FCF 52.6x · P/B 3.2x · FCF yield 1.90% · Earnings yield 3.56%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 31.0x, Dec 2024 24.4x, Dec 2023 22.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BLK)
6 of 80 tracked investors hold BLK. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ValueAct Capital | 9.93% | $559M | Added +6.5% | |
| William Von Mueffling | Cantillon Capital Management | 3.02% | $20.1M | Reduced -95.4% |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 1.61% | $212M | Unchanged |
| Hillman Capital | Hillman Capital Management | 0.24% | $330K | Reduced -1.1% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.06% | $42.9M | Reduced -18.3% |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $684K | Unchanged |
Analysts (BLK)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.78 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 1,351 (low 1,250, high 1,531).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $1212 → $1405 |
| 2026-10-19 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $1300 → $1350 |
| 2026-10-15 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $1277 → $1300 |
| 2026-10-15 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $1468 → $1531 |
| 2026-10-15 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $1435 → $1449 |
| 2026-10-15 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $1420 → $1410 |
| 2026-10-15 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $1230 → $1250 |
| 2026-10-15 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $1290 → $1310 |
| 2026-10-13 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $1479 → $1468 |
| 2026-10-12 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $1190 → $1212 |
| 2026-10-09 | Evercore ISI Group | Target lowered | Outperform | $1300 → $1275 |
| 2026-10-08 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $1245 → $1230 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BLK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.3% | +40.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +3.3% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.2% | 28.2% |
| Max drawdown | -20.2% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -41.9% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Companies that name BLK in their SEC reports
| Relationship to BLK | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (MFG) | 20-F Jun 26, 2026 | “In addition, in various product fields, we are focusing on developing and offering products through collaboration with BlackRock, Inc., Partner Group AG and Golub Capital.” |
| partner | Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) | 20-F Apr 10, 2026 | “In January 2024, Canadian Solar Energy Group B.V. and Recurrent Energy B.V., our subsidiaries, entered into a purchase and sale agreement with GRP IV UK Holdco Limited ("GRP IV"), which is managed by BlackRock, Inc.'s climate infrastructure business ("BlackRock") to issue Series A preferred shares of Recurrent Energy B.V. ("Series A Preferred Shares") to GRP IV.” |
| partner | CITIZENS, INC. (CIA) | 10-K Mar 12, 2026 | “In 2025, the write-down of our BlackRock investment was offset by positive fair value changes in some of our other limited partnership type investments.” |
| partner | Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL) | 10-K Mar 9, 2026 | “Partnership with BlackRock” |
| partner | iShares Silver Trust (SLV) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | ISHARES GOLD TRUST (IAU) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “BlackRock aims to inform and continuously improve its cybersecurity program through engagement with regulatory, client, insurer, vendor, partner, peer, government and industry organizations and associations, as well as external audit, technology risk, information security and other assessments.” |
| partner | Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “In addition to any further costs not currently contemplated in our operating plan, our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and our financial position will depend, in part, on the rate of our future expenditures, the timing of our product, collaboration, license and other revenue, the timing and amount of any repayment of the WCF Royalty Payments, our continued compliance with the terms of the Agreement f…” |
| related | UNISYS CORP (UIS) | 10-K Feb 25, 2026 | “(ii) As of December 31, 2025, the pension plans assets include approximately $48.4 million of investments in funds managed by BlackRock, Inc., a related party of the company.” |
| related | SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC (SIGI) | 10-K Feb 9, 2026 | “We are required to disclose related party information for our transactions with BlackRock.” |
BLK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $15.47 | $15.36 | +0.7% | $7.90B | 13 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $14.84 | $14.59 | +1.7% | $7.63B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $57.86 | $56.25 | +2.9% | $29.51B | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $64.83 | $63.90 | +1.5% | $32.75B | 18 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 1,137.29 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.07% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 1,149.6 |
| Open | USD 1,139.78 |
| Day Range | USD 1,134.38 – 1,159.99 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 917.39 – 1,187.17 |
| Volume | 732,925 shares |
| Market Cap | $184.78B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BLK)
Nexqual's technical model rates BLK "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.97 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 1,105.66) |
| MACD | 12.97 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BLK)
Wall Street analysts rate BLK "Buy" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 1,351 (range USD 1,250–1,531), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 1,351 |
| High Target | USD 1,531 |
| Low Target | USD 1,250 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 17 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (BLK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2027-01-14 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 15.47 |
| Revenue Estimate | $7.90B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 15.93 vs est 14.3 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 13.91 vs est 12.69 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 12.53 vs est 11.46 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 13.16 vs est 12.19 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BLK)
| Total Revenue | $28.54B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +19.10% |
| Gross Margin | +48.28% |
| Operating Margin | +37.90% |
| Profit Margin | +24.22% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 |
| Total Cash | $13.84B |
| Total Debt | $14.97B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BLK)
Nexqual rates BlackRock, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +19% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Net margin 23% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (BLK)
| Insider Ownership | +1.92% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +84.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 154.87M |
| Float | 143.54M |
| Short % of Float | +1.34% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (BLK)
BlackRock, Inc. is led by Laurence Douglas Fink, Founder, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Chairman | Laurence Douglas Fink |
|---|---|
| President & Member of Board of Directors | Robert Steven Kapito |
| Senior MD, CFO & Global Head of Corporate Strategy | Martin S. Small |
| Senior MD & COO | Robert Lawrence Goldstein |
| Chairman & CEO Global Infrastructure Partners, Senior MD & Member of Board of Director | Adebayo O. Ogunlesi |
Major Backers & Investors (BLK)
Notable institutional backers of BlackRock, Inc. include Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd, Bank of America Corporation, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd | 3.35% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 2.96% |
| Wellington Management | 2.9% |
| Capital Group | 2.88% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.25% |
| Fidelity | 1.21% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.33% |
| BlackRock | 6.55% |
| State Street | 4.14% |
| Geode Capital | 2.12% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BX | Blackstone Inc. | USD 118.75 | ▲ 8.38% |
| BN | Brookfield Corporation | USD 38.28 | ▲ 2.05% |
| KKR | KKR & Co. Inc. | USD 93.09 | ▲ 3.58% |
| BAM | Brookfield Asset Management Inc | USD 47.64 | ▲ 3.45% |
| APO | Apollo Global Management, Inc. | USD 114.83 | ▲ 2.81% |
| STT | State Street Corporation | USD 167.84 | ▼ 0.66% |
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