BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) First Quarter 2024 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$4.73b (up 11% from 1Q 2023).
- Net income: US$1.57b (up 36% from 1Q 2023).
- Profit margin: 33% (up from 27% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
- EPS: US$10.58 (up from US$7.72 in 1Q 2023).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
BlackRock EPS Beats Expectations
Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 13%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the Capital Markets industry in the US.
Performance of the American Capital Markets industry.
The company's shares are down 4.3% from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with BlackRock, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.
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