BlackRock Reports Record $14 Trillion AUM, Strong Q4 & Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth, and 10% Dividend Hike
BLK sits 44% above its 52-week low of $773.74.
Summary
BlackRock reported record Assets Under Management of $14 trillion, fueled by strong net inflows, alongside double-digit growth in adjusted EPS and revenue for Q4 and full year 2025, and announced a 10% dividend increase.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BLK
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Record AUM and Net Inflows
Assets Under Management reached $14 trillion at year-end 2025, driven by record full-year net inflows of $698 billion, including $342 billion in Q4.
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Strong Financial Performance
Adjusted diluted EPS increased 10% for both Q4 ($13.16) and the full year ($48.09), while full-year revenue grew 19% to $24.2 billion.
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Increased Shareholder Returns
The Board approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $5.73 per share and authorized an additional 7 million shares for repurchase.
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Organic Growth
Achieved 12% annualized organic base fee growth in Q4, reflecting broad-based strength across iShares ETFs, systematic active equities, private markets, outsourcing, and cash.
Analysis · BLK · Finance
BlackRock's Q4 and full year 2025 results demonstrate robust operational performance, highlighted by record net inflows and significant growth in adjusted earnings and revenue. The substantial increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) to $14 trillion, driven by broad-based strength across various product types, underscores the company's market leadership. The 10% increase in the quarterly dividend and additional share repurchase authorization signal strong confidence in future profitability and commitment to shareholder returns. The CEO's optimistic outlook for 2026, emphasizing the unified platform and new growth channels, suggests continued positive momentum.
At the time of this filing, BLK was trading at $1,114.27 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $178.1B. The 52-week trading range was $773.74 to $1,219.94. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.