BlackRock, IncNYSE: BLK
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$1,064.80
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Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
BlackRock Q1 2026 earnings beat with $12.53 EPS; record iShares ETF inflows and $13.89T AUM drive upside
BlackRock reported Q1 2026 EPS of $12.53 (beat by $0.27) with $6.70B revenue and $2.21B net income. Company achieved $130B total net inflows led by record iShares ETF inflows and strong private markets growth. AUM reached $13.89T, up from $11.58T YoY. Launched iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. Stock down 0.99% in 24 hours but analyst consensus remains Strong Buy with $1,275.21 target (+19.67%).
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13 daysApr 30BlackRock reports record Q1 iShares ETF net inflows, tokenizes $2.5B fund, launches staked ETH ETFPositive▶
BlackRock reported $130 billion of quarterly net inflows for Q1 2026, led by a record first quarter for iShares ETFs alongside robust active and private markets inflows. The asset manager continues expanding digital asset offerings, including tokenizing a $2.5 billion money market fund on the OKX crypto exchange and launching the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF to capitalize on staking income. CEO Larry Fink noted the U.S. remains the top investment destination amid AI surge and resilient economics. BlackRock will purchase Panama Canal ports, signaling geopolitical interest. With $14.042 trillion in AUM, the company balances traditional strength with digital-asset innovation. Street price target averages $1,275.21, implying 21.6% upside.
Apr 29BlackRock Q1 EPS $14.06 ($12.53 adjusted) beats; IBIT Bitcoin ETF sees record $983M weekly inflowPositive▶
BlackRock reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $14.06 ($12.53 adjusted) and assets under management growth driven by record inflows into iShares ETFs. IBIT Bitcoin ETF achieved largest single-week capital injection in six months with $983M inflow, accumulating $732.6M in additional Bitcoin holdings, bringing total Bitcoin holdings to ~$69.7B. Company also expanded digital assets footprint by launching ~$2.5B money market fund on OKX cryptocurrency exchange. Dividend sustainability remains strong, having grown from $0.20/share (2003) to $5.73 (Q1 2026) without cuts through 2008 crisis. Analyst consensus: Strong Buy with 12-month target of $1,275.21, implying 21.6% upside.
Apr 16BlackRock shatters Q1 2026 expectations with $12.53 EPS beat, 27% revenue surge to $6.7B, and $13.89T record AUM on $130B net inflowsPositive▶
BlackRock reported exceptional Q1 2026 results on April 14, crushing analyst consensus with adjusted EPS of $12.53 versus expected $12.26, and revenue of $6.7 billion (+27% YoY), driven by the full integration of Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners. The firm achieved record Q1 iShares ETF flows and total AUM of $13.89 trillion. Long-term net inflows reached $135.9 billion, underpinned by broad-based ETF and active fixed income demand. Shares climbed 3% in early trading on April 15. The stock gained $43.67 to $1,067.32 but remains down 2%+ year-to-date.
Apr 14BlackRock raises US stock outlook to overweight; Q1 earnings April 14Positive▶
Strategists upgraded US equities to overweight April 13 citing contained Middle East damage. Technology profits expected +45%. Q1 earnings April 14.
Apr 13Q1 earnings April 14; Nasdaq-100 ETF filing to challenge QQQ; analyst target cutsMixed▶
BlackRock reports Q1 2026 earnings April 14 before market open (expect $12.01 EPS, +6.3% YoY; $6.62B revenue, +25.5%). Filed Nasdaq-100 ETF (ticker IQQ) to challenge Invesco QQQ. Analyst cuts: Evercore ISI target $1,180 from $1,235, Morgan Stanley $1,368 from $1,550. CEO Fink bullish on Trump Accounts for young Americans.
Apr 10BlackRock Q1 earnings April 14; multiple analyst price target cuts; strong ETF filing activity.Mixed▶
BlackRock reports Q1 2026 earnings April 14. Wall Street expects $12.01 EPS and $6.62B revenue (up 25.5% YoY). UBS cut price target to $1,235; Barclays lowered to $1,290; Jefferies decreased to $1,199. Filed for iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. Stock returned +5.3% past month.
Apr 9BlackRock Launches Nasdaq 100 ETF to Challenge Invesco DominanceNeutral▶
BlackRock filed to launch a Nasdaq 100 ETF in the U.S., challenging Invesco's dominance in the $13.7T ETF market. Stock price $958.46, down 0.1% in 24 hours. Barclays lowered price target to $1,290 from $1,350 but maintains Overweight. Goldman Sachs lowered target to $1,181 from $1,341. Company scheduled to report Q1 2026 earnings April 14.
Apr 8BlackRock Q1 2026 earnings April 14; analyst downgrades reported by BofA and Goldman Sachs.Mixed▶
BlackRock to report Q1 2026 earnings April 14. Bank of America reduced target to $1198 from $1467; Goldman Sachs lowered from $1341 to $1181 (Buy maintained). Filed for new iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and launched iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF.
Apr 7BlackRock faces private credit scrutiny while leveraging Bitcoin ETF momentum and launching Nasdaq-100 ETF to challenge Invesco.Neutral▶
BlackRock beat Q4 earnings estimates with $13.16 EPS vs. $12.34 consensus, driven by record $14.04T AUM. Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) doubled Coinbase trading volume, rivaling Binance. Company filed new Nasdaq-100 ETF (IQQ) to compete with Invesco's QQQ leadership. Bitcoin income fund (BITA) with covered-call strategy under review. However, stock at $960.42 declining amid US lawmakers scrutiny of private credit vehicles, fund liquidity, and governance concerns. Goldman Sachs lowered target from $1,341 to $1,181 while maintaining Buy. BofA cut target to $1,198 from $1,467. Earnings expected April 14 with consensus Strong Buy despite near-term headwinds.
Apr 6BlackRock Q4 earnings beat; AUM reaches record $14.04T.Positive▶
BLK Q4 2025 earnings beat with AUM at record $14.04T. Maintains overweight U.S. equity stance on AI broadening. Q2 2026 outlook flags AI rotation and global value opportunities. Q1 2026 earnings April 14. Analyst PT $1,257 (30% upside).
Apr 3Morgan Stanley lowers BlackRock price target to $1,368 amid private-credit fund liquidity concerns.Mixed▶
BlackRock faces regulatory scrutiny over liquidity issues in its private-credit funds, with analysts downgrading Q1 2026 EPS estimates by 11.9%. Morgan Stanley cut its price target from $1,550 to $1,368. The company reported 2025 diluted EPS of $35.31 and announced Q1 earnings on April 14. BlackRock expanded with iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF and strategic Panama port acquisition.
Apr 1BlackRock scheduled to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 14 with record $14 trillion AUM and strong net inflows momentum.Positive▶
BlackRock will report first quarter 2026 earnings on April 14, 2026. The firm achieved record assets under management of $14 trillion and net inflows of $698 billion in 2025, with full-year revenue rising 19% to $24.0 billion. CEO Larry Fink stated the firm is entering 2026 with elevated momentum. UBS upgraded BlackRock to Buy with a $1,280 price target. The company maintains a 3% overweight positioning on equities.
Mar 31BlackRock IBIT Bitcoin ETF records $380M single-day inflows; maintains 3% equity overweight.Positive▶
BlackRock IBIT recorded $380M net inflows March 28 while SPY saw $13.62B outflows. Maintains 3% US equity overweight. 10% dividend increase, $1.8B buybacks for 2026. $56M quantum IQM investment. UBS upgraded to Buy with $1,280 target.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLKBLACKROCK | $1,064.80 | -0.08% | +11.1% | 17.6x | 1.49 | $165.6B |
| BXBLACKSTONE | $126.71 | +0.90% | +11.9% | 16.6x | 1.74 | $153.5B |
| KKRKKR | $103.93 | -0.39% | +14.6% | 13.7x | 1.93 | $96.6B |
| BKBANK | $133.85 | -0.39% | +8.7% | 14.0x | 1.05 | $92.2B |
| APOAPOLLO | $130.72 | +1.55% | +21.3% | 12.1x | 1.56 | $74.2B |
| AMPAMERIPRISE | $467.66 | -1.50% | +10.3% | 10.0x | 1.27 | $42.8B |
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