BlackRock stock climbs after Q2 revenue tops $7.1 billion
Published on 08/21/2026 at 19:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
BlackRock Inc. (US09247X1019) stock is trading at $1,151.86, and the latest reported quarter showed revenue of $7.1 billion, diluted EPS of $12.19, and operating income of $2.5 billion in Q2 2026.
The shares were up $12.04, or 1.06%, at 11:40 a.m. Eastern, while the company reported that assets under management reached $15.3 trillion at June 30, 2026.
Q2 2026 sets the tone
The most recent quarter delivered a 31% year-over-year revenue increase, a 20% rise in diluted EPS, and a 34.7% operating margin. That combination matters because it shows BlackRock is still converting higher asset levels into stronger earnings power.
For context, the same report said first-half 2026 revenue reached $13.8 billion, up 29% from the same period a year earlier, while diluted EPS rose 32% to $26.25.
AUM keeps scaling
Assets under management stood at $15.3 trillion on June 30, 2026, up $2.8 trillion from a year earlier. The report also cited $868 billion of net inflows over the trailing 12 months, a large figure that helps explain why revenue growth has stayed ahead of the broader market tone.
That scale still gives BlackRock a clear operating advantage: more assets mean more fee-bearing business, and the quarter's margin profile suggests that leverage remains intact.
Consensus and positioning
Market data compiled on August 21, 2026 puts BlackRock's market capitalization at $178.39 billion and the average price target at $1,311.06, with the shares trading below the 52-week high of $1,219.94. The stock's 50-day average sits at $1,065.22 and the 200-day average at $1,043.44.
BlackRock iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF remains one of BlackRock's best-known products and a simple proxy for the firm's ETF franchise, which sits alongside active management, cash management, and alternatives.
Shares and value
BlackRock shares were priced at $1,151.86 as of August 21, 2026, with a market cap of $178.39 billion and a 52-week range of $917.39 to $1,219.94.
Fact box
Company: BlackRock Inc.
ISIN: US09247X1019
Ticker: BLK
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 11:40 a.m. ET): $1,151.86 USD
Market cap: $178.39 billion (as of August 21, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Financials / Asset Management
Index membership: S&P 500
More on BlackRock stock
BlackRock has one of the largest fee-earning asset bases in global finance, and the Q2 2026 numbers show how that scale feeds through to revenue, earnings, and margin. The stock's gap to the 52-week high leaves room for sentiment to swing with the next quarterly print and the next large-flow update.
