BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)

Over the past six months, BlackRock, Inc. stock has increased by 36.09%. Key events include the acquisitions of ElmTree Funds and SpiderRock Advisors. BlackRock declared a quarterly dividend of $5.21 per share on common stock on July 23, 2025. Analyst ratings and price targets were updated by Citigroup, Evercore ISI Group, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in July and September 2025. BlackRock reported its Q2 2025 earnings, with Q3 2025 earnings scheduled for October 14, 2025.

The demand for BlackRock's products and services exhibits seasonal trends, particularly in the short-term municipal market. Early January sees a surge in cash inflows from municipal bond maturities, coupon payments, and corporate investments. Mid-year (June-August) experiences similar demand spikes due to municipal reinvestment demand. The broader stock market can also experience seasonal weakness during the summer and early fall months, influencing BlackRock's overall performance.

BlackRock, Inc. is a leading American multinational investment company operating in the Financials sector. Founded in 1988, it is the world's largest asset manager with approximately $12.5 trillion in assets under management as of 2025. The company offers investment management, advisory, and risk management solutions to institutional clients, financial advisors, and individual investors globally. BlackRock's products and services include iShares ETFs, active equity and fixed income strategies, alternative investments, the Aladdin technology platform, retirement solutions, sustainable investing, money market funds, and advisory services.

BlackRock has a significant global presence, headquartered in New York City, with 70 offices across 30 countries and serving clients in 100 countries worldwide. Its global sales and marketing efforts span North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

In the past year, BlackRock has positioned itself as a leader in ESG considerations, leading to both positive and negative impacts on its reputation. Some states like West Virginia, Florida, and Louisiana have divested money from or refused to do business with BlackRock due to its ESG policies.

BlackRock, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, who collectively hold approximately 60-83% of its shares. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc. itself, State Street Corp., Bank of America Corp, and Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd. Key individual shareholders include Susan Wagner, Laurence Fink, Robert Kapito, J. Richard Kushel, and Murry Gerber.