Earnings · 2026 Q2Laurence D. FinkCEO

Jul 15, 6:33am ET

“We're seeing this momentum in our financial results. Our second quarter adjusted operating margin was 45.9% – the highest in almost five years. Quarterly operating income grew approximately 40% year-over-year. And our conviction in the growth ahead for BlackRock led us to increase our planned level of 2026 share repurchases to $2 billion.

BlackRock just hit its highest operating margin in nearly five years at 45.9%, with quarterly operating income up 40% year-over-year, prompting the asset manager to hike 2026 buybacks to $2 billion.

Earnings · 2026 Q2Laurence D. FinkCEO

Jul 15, 6:33am ET

“In the second quarter clients entrusted us with $192 billion of net inflows, generating 8% organic base fee growth – well in excess of our target. iShares crossed $6 trillion in AUM, roughly doubling in three years. Demand is building across our active franchise with $53 billion of net inflows, where our systematic strategies drove equity net inflows and a record $7 billion into liquid alternatives. Technology services and subscription ACV growth of 15% reflects continued adoption of Aladdin…

BlackRock's iShares hit $6 trillion in assets, doubling in three years, while the firm pulled in $192 billion in net inflows last quarter as clients lean on its systematic strategies and Aladdin analytics platform to navigate markets.

Earnings · 2026 Q2Laurence D. FinkCEO

Jul 15, 6:33am ET

“Market fundamentals are strong and well supported, with higher margins and earnings momentum catalyzed by new technology. The scale and depth of our client relationships globally have never been greater. Clients are turning to BlackRock for insights and opportunities. That's powering record financial performance, $868 billion of net inflows, and 10% organic base fee growth over the last year. Flows in the first six months of 2026 more than doubled year-over-year, driving AUM to a record $15.3…

BlackRock's AUM hit a record $15.3 trillion as first-half inflows more than doubled year-over-year, with the asset manager crediting surging client demand for technology-driven insights and a 10% jump in organic base fees.