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Boasting a market cap of $149.7 billion, BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) stands as the world’s largest asset manager, overseeing trillions of dollars in assets under management (AUM). Since its founding in 1988 and headquartered in New York City, BlackRock has established itself as a global powerhouse in both passive and active investment strategies. The firm offers a diverse suite of products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and institutional portfolios, while also providing industry-leading risk management and financial advisory services.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap” stocks, and BlackRock fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, stability, and influence in the financial sector. As the world’s largest asset manager, it benefits from significant economies of scale and strong brand recognition. The firm's integrated approach, combining active and passive strategies, robust research, and advisory services, enables it to cater to a diverse range of institutional and retail clients worldwide, thereby reinforcing client trust and fostering long-term growth.
However, the stock has dipped 8.8% from its 52-week high of $1,084.22 reached on Jan. 31. Shares of BLK have surged 3.1% over the past three months, compared to the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average’s ($DOWI) marginal rise during the same time frame.
BLK has dropped 3.5% in 2025, slightly trailing $DOWI’s marginal returns. However, shares of BLK are up 27% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing $DOWI’s 10% gains over the same time frame.
BLK has been trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since early May, indicating a bullish trend.
BlackRock shares advanced 2.3% on April 11 after the asset management giant reported robust Q1 2025 earnings. The company posted adjusted EPS of $11.30, exceeding consensus estimates and representing a 15% increase from the prior year. The upbeat results were bolstered by record AUM of $11.6 trillion, supported by $83 billion in long-term net inflows and a favorable currency tailwind, further reinforcing investor optimism.
Moreover, BLK has outpaced its key competitor, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), which has plunged 16.6% this year and 18.9% over the past 52 weeks.
Analysts remain strongly optimistic about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” from the 18 analysts covering it, and the mean price target of $1,054.65 suggests a 6.6% premium to its current price levels.
