Overview

• BlackRock achieved adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $11.30 in Q1 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of $11.14 and marking a 15% year-over-year increase.
• The firm set a new record for assets under management (AUM), reaching $11.6 trillion, an 11% increase from the same period last year.
• Net asset inflows totaled $84 billion, driven by strong performance in iShares ETFs, private markets, and active investment strategies.
• Revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $5.28 billion but fell short of the $5.60 billion consensus estimate, reflecting ongoing market challenges.
• CEO Larry Fink emphasized that economic uncertainty and client anxiety are shaping conversations, likening the current environment to past periods of structural market shifts.