BlackRock Stock Climbs on Record Assets Under Management and Strong Results

BlackRock Stock Climbs on Record Assets Under Management and Strong Results

Key Takeaways:

• BlackRock’s assets under management (AUM) surged 15% year-over-year to a record $11.55 trillion.
• The asset manager outperformed analysts’ estimates for both earnings and revenue.
• CEO Larry Fink highlighted a second consecutive quarter of record inflows.

BlackRock (BLK) shares rose 4% Wednesday morning after the firm reported stellar quarterly results, bolstered by record AUM and strong client activity.

The asset manager posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $11.93, up 23% year-over-year, and revenue of $5.68 billion, also a 23% gain. Both figures exceeded expectations from analysts polled by Visible Alpha.

BlackRock’s AUM reached $11.55 trillion, a 15% increase from the prior year. Net inflows nearly tripled to $281.4 billion, with $200.7 billion in long-term inflows, including $142.6 billion directed into exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Record Inflows for a Second Straight Quarter
CEO Larry Fink highlighted that this was BlackRock’s second consecutive quarter of record inflows. “Client activity soared during the period, driving 7% organic base fee growth and 12% growth in technology services ACV,” Fink said.

Fink expressed optimism about BlackRock’s future, adding, “We enter 2025 with more growth and upside potential than ever. This is just the beginning.”

Shares of BlackRock have gained roughly 25% over the past year, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s performance and strategic positioning.