BlackRock Inc
BLK
$1 060.34 -0.79%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Financial Services | Industry: Asset Management
Q2 2024
Published: Aug 6, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $4.98B up 11.5% year-over-year
  • EPS of $9.99 increased by 10.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 79.8%
  • Net income of 1.50B
  • ""We're connecting investors, corporates, and the public sector to the power of the capital markets. We are executing on the best opportunity sets we've seen in years across iShares, private markets, and Aladdin."" - Laurence D. Fink

BlackRock Inc (BLK) Q2 2024 Financial Results: Strong Growth and Strategic Initiatives Position for Future Success

Executive Summary

BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) reported robust financial results for Q2 2024, marked by significant growth in earnings and assets under management (AUM). The company's revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $4.976 billion, driven by strong organic growth and favorable market conditions. BlackRock's AUM reached a record $10.6 trillion, bolstered by net inflows of $82 billion, indicating successful client engagement and confidence in its investment strategies. Management's focus on diversifying revenue through private market initiatives and technology acquisitions positions BlackRock strategically to achieve long-term growth objectives, with an organic base fee growth target of 5%. Overall, the firm is well-placed to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the asset management sector.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

4.98B
QoQ: 1.57% | YoY:11.49%

Gross Profit

3.97B
79.80% margin
QoQ: -1.00% | YoY:82.83%

Operating Income

1.97B
QoQ: 5.70% | YoY:21.67%

Net Income

1.50B
QoQ: -4.96% | YoY:9.44%

EPS

10.07
QoQ: -4.82% | YoY:10.30%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue**: $4.976 billion (YoY: +8%)
  • **Operating Income**: $1.965 billion (YoY: +12%)
  • **Net Income**: $1.495 billion (YoY: +9.44%)
  • **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: $10.07 (YoY: +10.30%)
  • **Assets Under Management (AUM)**: $10.6 trillion (up from $10 trillion)

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 5,677.00 10.64 +16.0% View
Q3 2024 5,374.00 10.90 +24.7% View
Q2 2024 4,976.00 9.99 +11.5% View
Q1 2024 4,899.00 10.48 +15.5% View
Q4 2023 4,896.00 9.15 +12.9% View