BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is a leading global asset management firm, known for its extensive range of investment products and services. As of July 16, 2025, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an "Outperform" rating for BlackRock, with the stock priced at $1,082.24. This decision reflects confidence in BlackRock's financial health and growth prospects.
In the second quarter of 2025, BlackRock reported a 13% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $5.42 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $5.34 billion. The company's adjusted operating income rose by 12% to $2.09 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 16% to $12.05, exceeding the expected $10.80. This strong performance underscores BlackRock's ability to generate substantial earnings growth.
Goldman Sachs has maintained its Buy rating on BlackRock, revising the price forecast from $1,115 to $1,163. Analyst Alexander Blostein noted that investors are considering margin commentary, which suggests a margin of approximately 44.5% in the second half of 2025. Despite this, Goldman Sachs remains optimistic about BlackRock's potential to achieve 6%-7% organic base fee growth.
BlackRock's assets under management (AUM) reached a record $12.53 trillion in the second quarter of 2025. This milestone contributed to a 16% increase in adjusted EPS, which rose to $12.05, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.66. However, a $52 billion withdrawal by an Asian client impacted long-term net inflows, reducing them by 10% year over year to $46 billion.
The stock for BlackRock is currently priced at $1,082.24, reflecting an increase of 3.45% or $36.08. Today, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $1,054.59 and a high of $1,086.95. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $1,112.13 and a low of $773.74. BlackRock's market capitalization stands at approximately $167.67 billion.
