How to Trade BlackRock After Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Performance
Founded in 1988 by Larry Fink, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) is the world’s largest asset management company in terms of Assets Under Management and a leading provider of financial technology solutions. The firm offers investment management services across a range of asset classes to institutional and retail clients globally. A key pillar of its business is iShares, one of the world’s largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers, managed by BlackRock.
Alongside its core asset management activities, BlackRock provides financial technology through its Aladdin platform, which supports portfolio management, risk analytics, and investment decision-making for financial institutions worldwide.
BlackRock recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings. Here’s a closer look at the performance and what analysts are forecasting for the stock.
This material is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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BlackRock’s Q4 2025 Earnings Performance Summary
Key Takeaways
- BlackRock’s Assets Under Management (AUM) rose 22% in the fourth quarter to $14.04 trillion, up from $11.55 trillion a year earlier, driven by record net inflows.
- The firm posted record full-year net inflows of $698 billion, including $342 billion in Q4 alone, reflecting broad demand across regions such as America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
- On a GAAP basis, full-year revenue increased 19% year on year to $24.2 billion and 23% quarter on quarter, supported by the positive impact of markets.
- The iShares ETF business remained a major growth engine, generating a record $527 billion of net inflows in 2025.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 10% to $48.09 for the year, with Q4 EPS of $13.16 also up 10%.
- Management struck an optimistic tone on 2026, with CEO Larry Fink stating that “BlackRock enters 2026 with accelerating momentum across our entire platform,” adding that the company has “already begun 2026 with strong momentum.”
BlackRock’s 12-Month Analyst Stock Price Forecast
According to 10 Wall Street analysts, polled by TipRanks, offering a 12-month stock price forecast for BlackRock over the past 3 months:
- Buy Ratings: 8
- Hold Ratings: 2
- Sell Ratings: 0
- Average Price Target: $1,354.30
- High Price Target: $1,550.00
- Low Price Target: $1,209.00
Trading Strategy Example: BlackRock Inc.
The following trading examples are for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct independent research before making trading decisions. An example trading idea for the BlackRock share price could be as follows:
Remember, markets are volatile, and the share price of BlackRock will fluctuate and may even trend lower. While the company generated strong earnings, a downturn in equity or bond markets could reduce AUM and fee revenue, which in turn may pressure profitability of the company. Furthermore, the stock is trading very close to its all-time high and could also see short-term pullbacks.
How to Buy BlackRock Stock in 4 Steps
- Open an account with Admiral Markets and complete the onboarding process to access the dashboard.
- Click on Trade or Invest on one of your live or demo accounts to open the web platform.
- Search for your stock in the search window at the top.
- Input your entry, stop-loss and take profit levels in the trading ticket.
Do You See the BlackRock Stock Price Moving Differently?
If you believe there is a higher chance that the share price of BlackRock will move lower, you can also trade short using CFDs (Contracts for Difference). However, these have higher associated risks and are not suitable for all investors. Learn more about CFDs in this How to Trade CFDs article.
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