BlackRock (BLK) Projected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is expected to issue its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 14th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $14.32 per share and revenue of $7.43 billion for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore 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 issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The asset manager reported $13.91 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.69 by $1.22. The firm had revenue of $7.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.73 billion. BlackRock had a return on equity of 14.90% and a net margin of 24.09%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $12.05 EPS. 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 Stock Up 0.1%

BLK stock opened at $1,083.43 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 3.59 and a current ratio of 3.59. The company has a market capitalization of $167.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.89, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.41. BlackRock has a fifty-two week low of $917.39 and a fifty-two week high of $1,219.94. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $1,108.87 and a 200-day moving average of $1,059.65.

BlackRock Announces Dividend

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

More BlackRock News

Here are the key news stories impacting BlackRock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target for BlackRock from $1,190 to $1,212 while maintaining a “hold” rating. The higher target suggests analysts see additional upside, although the unchanged rating limits the bullish signal. BlackRock Given New Price Target at TD Cowen
• Positive Sentiment: BlackRock’s client assets reportedly reached $15.3 trillion, reinforcing its scale and potential to generate fee revenue from market appreciation and new inflows. Coverage also highlighted the performance and appeal of its DGRO dividend-growth ETF, which could support continued ETF demand. BlackRock’s $15.3 Trillion Empire
• Positive Sentiment: BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners completed installation of the Douglas carbon-capture platform in Liverpool Bay. The project expands BlackRock’s infrastructure exposure and supports its long-term energy-transition investment strategy, though the immediate financial impact is likely limited. Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Platform Installation
• Neutral Sentiment: BlackRock’s investment research unit upgraded short-term U.S. Treasuries to overweight after the rise in bond yields, while ending its U.S. stock overweight. The move may benefit fixed-income products but also signals a more cautious view of equities and the broader market. BlackRock Turns Bullish on Short-Term Bonds
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about BlackRock’s private-credit business and whether future assets under management growth can offset risks in that market. Those worries have kept the stock below its recent high and may limit gains. BlackRock Stock Faces a Test

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of BlackRock from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of BlackRock from $1,450.00 to $1,420.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of BlackRock from $1,488.00 to $1,479.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of BlackRock from $1,245.00 to $1,230.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of BlackRock from $1,190.00 to $1,212.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, BlackRock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,310.53.

BlackRock Company Profile

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.