BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)

BlackRock's stock price has increased over 14% in the last year, with a share price of approximately $1,083.45 as of January 12, 2026. The 52-week high was $1,219.94, and the 52-week low was $773.74. BlackRock is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on January 15, 2026. Recent job cuts in January 2026 affected about 250 employees, aligning resources with objectives and shifting focus towards alternative investments.

The demand for BlackRock's products and services can exhibit seasonal patterns, with the financial sector experiencing periods of seasonal weakness during the summer and early fall months. BlackRock's product distribution is heavily weighted towards institutional clients, which account for approximately 80% of its assets under management (AUM).

BlackRock, Inc. is a multinational investment company providing investment, advisory, and risk management solutions within the Finance sector. Its offerings include investment management strategies, technology services like the Aladdin platform, iShares ETFs, alternative investments, ESG options, and wealth management, serving a diverse client base.

BlackRock has a significant global presence, operating in over 40 countries across six continents with more than 100 offices. It serves clients in 100 countries worldwide, with over one-third of its managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York, USA.

BlackRock has positioned itself as a leader in ESG considerations, which has led to reputational challenges. Certain U.S. states, such as West Virginia, Florida, and Louisiana, have divested money from or refused to do business with the firm due to its ESG policies.

BlackRock is predominantly owned by institutional investors, who hold approximately 60-80% of its shares. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock Inc. itself, State Street Corp, Bank of America, and Temasek Holdings. Vanguard Group is the largest institutional shareholder. Laurence Fink, Susan Wagner, and Robert Kapito are significant individual shareholders.