BlackRock Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
BlackRock's CEO is Larry Fink, appointed in Jan 1988, has a tenure of 38.67 years. total yearly compensation is $37.75M, comprised of 4% salary and 96% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.13% of the company’s shares, worth $224.00M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 10.5 years and 10.9 years respectively.
Key information
Larry Fink
Chief executive officer
US$37.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 3.97% |
| CEO tenure | 38.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 10.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 05
BlackRock: The Business Is Becoming Much More Than An Asset Manager
Summary BlackRock is reiterated as a buy with a new price target of $1,256, reflecting an 11% upside plus a 2.05% dividend yield. BLK's strategic diversification into private markets, technology, and AI infrastructure is driving higher fee revenue and reducing macroeconomic sensitivity. Q2 results highlight 31% revenue growth, 39% adjusted operating income growth, and robust net inflows, especially from institutional ETF and private market clients. Private credit and AI infrastructure financing pose risks, but BLK's premium valuation is justified by durable growth and expanding business lines. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
BLK: AI Infrastructure And Tokenization Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's analyst price targets have edged higher, with the consensus view moving up by around $15 per share as analysts respond to Q2 earnings beats, firmer organic growth signals, and margin commentary that supports slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions in updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BlackRock highlights a clear skew toward constructive views following the Q2 earnings beat, with several large firms lifting price targets and reinforcing positive takes on growth, margins, and capital return.Narrative Update • Aug 13
BLK: AI Infrastructure And Tokenization Will Support Multiple Re Rating
Analysts have lifted the BlackRock price target modestly to $1,314.44, reflecting recent Q2 earnings results, commentary on organic growth, and updated assumptions around fee mix and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BlackRock points to a clear tilt toward more constructive views after the Q2 earnings report, with several large banks moving price targets higher and highlighting improving organic growth, margins, and capital return.Narrative Update • Jul 30
BLK: ETF Scale And Digital Assets Will Drive Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's fair value estimate has been adjusted higher to $1,313.50 from $1,273.69, reflecting analysts' higher price targets after the Q2 earnings beat and their focus on improving organic growth, margins, and fee trends across ETFs and higher fee products. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BlackRock has turned more constructive after the Q2 earnings beat, with several price target increases and at least one rating upgrade from a major firm.Narrative Update • Jul 16
BLK: Digital Asset Tokenization And ETF Scale Will Support Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's analyst fair value estimate has edged up by about $22 to $1,273.69. Analysts point to stronger modeled revenue growth, higher profit margins, and updated long term P/E and discount rate assumptions following a series of higher Street price targets after the Q2 earnings beat.Narrative Update • Jul 02
BLK: Tokenization And Digital Asset Expansion Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's updated analyst price target framework inches higher, with fair value moving from $1,246.25 to $1,251.69 as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate, modestly firmer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a small adjustment to the future P/E estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around BlackRock shows an active debate on valuation, with price targets being adjusted in both directions and analysts pointing to a mix of supportive and more cautious signals.Narrative Update • Jun 18
BLK: Private Credit And Tokenization Expansion Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by $5 to $1,246, as analysts fine tune fair value and P/E assumptions in light of recent mixed target revisions across the Street and heightened focus on its role as a key lender in situations such as Domo's covenant breach. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BlackRock reflects a wide range of price target moves, with some firms lifting their targets and others trimming them, as analysts reassess valuation frameworks, P/E assumptions, and the impact of BlackRock's broader lending and asset management activities.Analysis Article • Jun 16
BlackRock (BLK) Stock Could Be 20.2% Undervalued After BITA Launch
BlackRock (BLK) is back in focus after launching the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (Nasdaq: BITA), a new digital asset product that blends bitcoin exposure with an options-based monthly income approach. See our latest analysis for BlackRock. BlackRock’s recent BITA launch comes as the stock trades at US$1,052.23, with a 7 day share price return of 3.98% and a 90 day share price return of 8.67%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 10.84% points to momentum that has built over a longer...Narrative Update • Jun 04
BLK: Private Credit And Tokenization Progress Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
Analysts have made a slight adjustment to the BlackRock fair value estimate, trimming the price target from $1,255.00 to $1,251.25. The change is tied to modest updates to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations reflected across recent research updates.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
BlackRock's Global Platform Will Span Technology and Private Markets
Update of My 2025 Report Using Copilot to incorporate data from BlackRock’s latest Annual Report (FY 2025, published February 2026) and align it with the assumptions presented at the March 2025 Investor Day BlackRock – Updated Report Following the FY 2025 Annual Report 1. Revised Projection Framework Based on the projections presented at the March 31, 2025 Investor Day and the audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the five‑year projection framework remains consistent and further reinforced by recent execution.Narrative Update • Apr 23
BLK: Fee Resilience And Margin Discipline Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's updated analyst price target moves from $1,279.63 to $1,255. This change reflects analysts' use of slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, following a mix of recent target increases and reductions across major firms.Analysis Article • Apr 17
BlackRock, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
BlackRock, Inc. ( NYSE:BLK ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...Narrative Update • Apr 08
BLK: Fee Resilience And Cost Discipline Will Drive Future Multiple Re Rating
BlackRock's analyst price target has been trimmed, with the fair value estimate moving from about $1,320 to roughly $1,280, as analysts factor in modestly lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with updates from recent price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BlackRock shows a mixed but active set of views, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions and one major upgrade in rating.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BLK: Fee Resilience And Cost Discipline Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
Narrative Update on BlackRock Analysts have made a modest adjustment to BlackRock's blended price target, with recent cuts such as Evercore ISI trimming its target to $1,235 from $1,275, offset by several earlier target increases in the $30 to $84 range that reflect differing views on recent flow trends and earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on BlackRock paints a mixed picture, with some firms trimming price targets while others lift their estimates or ratings following updates on flows, earnings and management commentary.Narrative Update • Mar 10
BLK: Fee Power And Cost Controls Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating
The analyst price target for BlackRock has been trimmed slightly in our model. This reflects a shift toward the lower end of recent Street targets around $1,218 to $1,310 as analysts factor in updated flow data, recent target cuts and upgrades, and modest adjustments to assumed margins and future P/E multiples.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$7b |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$38m | US$2m | US$6b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$31m | US$2m | US$6b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$27m | US$2m | US$6b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$33m | US$2m | US$5b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$33m | US$2m | US$6b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$27m | US$2m | US$5b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$24m | US$2m | US$4b |
Compensation vs Market: Larry's total compensation ($USD37.75M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Larry's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Larry Fink (74 yo)
38.7yrs
Tenure
US$37,749,569
Compensation
Mr. Laurence Douglas Fink, also known as Larry, serves as a Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. He joined BlackRock, Inc. in 1988. He was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 38.7yrs | US$37.75m | 0.13% $ 224.0m | |
| President & Member of Board of Directors | 19yrs | US$25.74m | 0.13% $ 222.5m | |
| Senior MD | 3.6yrs | US$13.65m | 0.0035% $ 6.1m | |
| Senior MD & COO | 12.3yrs | US$15.56m | 0.031% $ 53.1m | |
| Senior MD & Head of the Portfolio Management Group | 6.7yrs | US$11.01m | 0.088% $ 151.5m | |
| Chairman & CEO Global Infrastructure Partners | no data | US$4.04m | 1.16% $ 2.0b | |
| Co-Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Founding Partner | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| MD & Chief Accounting Officer | 10.5yrs | no data | 0.0018% $ 3.1m | |
| MD, Head of Research | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior MD & Global Head of Technology & Operations | no data | no data | no data |
10.5yrs
Average Tenure
64yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BLK's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 27.7yrs | US$37.75m | 0.13% $ 224.0m | |
| President & Member of Board of Directors | 19.9yrs | US$25.74m | 0.13% $ 222.5m | |
| Chairman & CEO Global Infrastructure Partners | 1.8yrs | US$4.04m | 1.16% $ 2.0b | |
| MD, CEO of BlackRock Saudi Arabia | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 8.5yrs | US$373.39k | 0.010% $ 17.4m | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 10.9yrs | US$394.15k | 0.0029% $ 5.0m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 26.7yrs | US$463.93k | 0.027% $ 46.8m | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 1.3yrs | US$334.16k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 13.9yrs | US$363.58k | 0.0018% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 1.3yrs | US$346.09k | 0.00024% $ 412.8k | |
| Independent Member of Board of Directors | 13.9yrs | US$403.93k | 0.28% $ 474.5m | |
| Vice Chairman | less than a year | no data | 0.0013% $ 2.2m |
10.9yrs
Average Tenure
69yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BLK's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 02:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
BlackRock, Inc. is covered by 37 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Stephen Biggar | Argus Research Company |
| Kenneth Hill | Barclays |
| Jeremy Campbell | Barclays |