BlackRock (BLK) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is anticipated to issue its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 14th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $14.33 per share and revenue of $7.43 billion for the quarter. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The asset manager reported $13.91 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $12.69 by $1.22. BlackRock had a return on equity of 14.90% and a net margin of 24.09%. The company had revenue of $7.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.73 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $12.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect BlackRock to post $55.71 EPS for the current fiscal year and $64.39 EPS for the next fiscal year.

BlackRock Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE BLK opened at $1,081.27 on Monday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,109.77 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,058.88. BlackRock has a one year low of $917.39 and a one year high of $1,219.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $167.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.84, a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 3.59 and a quick ratio of 3.59.

BlackRock Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 8th were paid a $5.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $22.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. BlackRock’s payout ratio is 54.78%.

BlackRock News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting BlackRock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded BlackRock from “hold” to “moderate buy,” providing a fresh positive analyst signal. The upgrade likely reflects confidence in BlackRock’s earnings outlook and long-term asset-management growth. BlackRock analyst upgrade reference
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for the upcoming third-quarter report are constructive. Analysts anticipate higher revenue, earnings and assets under management, while BlackRock’s strong earnings-surprise history and favorable Earnings ESP support the possibility of another consensus beat. BlackRock earnings beat outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Record assets under management, strategic acquisitions and demand for BlackRock’s products continue to support the growth narrative. The company’s recent earnings also showed substantial year-over-year revenue growth and a sizable EPS beat, reinforcing fundamental momentum. BlackRock growth and valuation analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: BlackRock disclosed a substantial voting stake in Qiagen (QGEN). The filing confirms an ownership position but does not, by itself, indicate a material change to BlackRock’s operating outlook. BlackRock voting stake in Qiagen
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is a key risk after BlackRock’s multiyear share-price advance. Commentary describes the stock as fairly valued or trading at a premium, meaning additional gains may require continued improvement in returns, AUM and earnings. BlackRock valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Expected increases in operating expenses and potentially lower performance fees could offset some of the benefit from higher revenue, earnings and AUM. Separately, substantial outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, may weigh on sentiment toward its digital-assets franchise. BlackRock third-quarter earnings risks

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on BLK shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded BlackRock from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price objective on shares of BlackRock from $1,300.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of BlackRock from $1,364.00 to $1,435.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $1,258.00 target price on shares of BlackRock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of BlackRock from $1,320.00 to $1,277.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,304.24.

About BlackRock

BlackRock, Inc is a global investment management and financial technology company serving individual investors, institutions, governments and financial professionals. The company provides investment management, risk management and advisory services across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset strategies, alternatives and cash management.

BlackRock offers investment products through mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other vehicles. Its iShares brand is one of the company’s principal platforms for exchange-traded funds, providing access to domestic and international markets, industry sectors, bonds, commodities and specialized investment strategies.

The company also provides technology and analytical solutions through its Aladdin platform, which is used by asset managers, institutional investors and other financial organizations for portfolio management, risk analysis, trading and operational support.