BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)

Over the past six months, BlackRock's stock price increased by approximately 23.81% to 24.87%. The stock reached its 52-week high of $1,219.94 on October 15, 2025, and its 52-week low of $773.74 on April 7, 2025. In July 2025, BlackRock agreed to acquire ElmTree Funds. BlackRock's Q3 2025 earnings showed revenue of $6.51 billion and an adjusted EPS of $11.55, surpassing analyst expectations. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) was reported as the world's largest Bitcoin fund by May 2024, and in October 2025, Bitcoin saw significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and other issuers.

While there is no explicit information indicating significant demand seasonality for BlackRock's broad range of traditional asset management products and services, the company's involvement in the cryptocurrency market has shown some seasonal trends. Specifically, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETFs have experienced substantial inflows during "Uptober," a period in October known for seasonal strength in Bitcoin following halvings.

BlackRock, Inc. is the world's largest asset manager, offering financial products and technology services. It operates in the Financial Services sector, focusing on Investment and Asset Management. The company provides investment, advisory, and risk management solutions. Its services include asset management with equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market, real estate, and alternative investment funds. BlackRock also offers technology services through its Aladdin platform and wealth management services, including retirement planning. BlackRock is an industry leader in ESG considerations in investments.

BlackRock is headquartered in New York City and has a significant global presence with 70 offices across 30 countries, serving clients in 100 countries. More than one-third of its managed assets come from investors outside the United States and Canada. The company has a global sales and marketing network across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

BlackRock has actively positioned itself as a leader in ESG investing, which has led to some states divesting funds or refusing to engage with the firm. CEO Larry Fink's emphasis on environmental sustainability influences the company's public image. The company's expansion into the cryptocurrency market with its Bitcoin ETFs has garnered significant attention.

BlackRock's ownership is predominantly institutional, with institutional investors holding between 76.67% and 83.24% of the company. State Street Corp. is a significant institutional owner, holding 4.04%. Individual ownership accounts for 1.98%.