NYSE:BLK

Blackrock Inc. (BLK)

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-26.96 (2.64%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

BlackRock Inc. (BLK) is currently facing headwinds due to challenges in the private equity sector, stemming from concerns around software loans and broader economic factors such as the war and inflationary pressures. Recent halts in fund redemptions have fueled investor anxiety, leading analysts to adopt a cautious HOLD stance. Despite the unfavorable news, many believe the stock is poised for recovery, with any positive developments potentially driving the stock price up. The company's strong operational history and diversification lend it a degree of resilience, while market volatility might present new investment opportunities. Although recent quarterly results have not set the market alight, some experts remain optimistic about its long-term prospects and potential growth.

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HOLD
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BUY
This has surprised the street to the high side many times. It reports Friday. A sensational company and CEO.
BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks The Blackrock stock fundamentals outperform its peers: earnings and cash flow are double or triple. The PE of 24.1x, though not exactly cheap, is better than the sector’s 56.5x. Its gross margin stands at 82.46% and profit margin at a healthy 33.64%. Returns, however, lag, at merely a 3.75% ROI and 16% in ROE. BLK’s 1.96% dividend yield is in-line with peers and is safe at a 43% payout ratio. The street targets just under $1,000 for this name, or 18% higher than current trades, based on eight buys and one hold. BLK is not a trading stock, but a long-term hold, if you can afford the shares. Read Barbell investing: Adobe, BlackRock, Magna for our full analysis.
BUY
They report Wednesday. Many expect super numbers including him. It's a sainted stock, perfect for trading.
TOP PICK
At over $9 trillion of assets under management, they are still in their infancy. They have their fingers in a number of areas that have tremendous growth areas. You have to put your money to work. Their runway is still huge. They only have a tiny market share. (Analysts’ price target is $971.00)
COMMENT

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exclusive-blackrock-backs-three-director-nominees-challenging-exxons-board-2021-05-25/ They report next week, and he wants to hear them clarify their position on Engine No.1,. a hedge fund, and Exxon. As a huge ETF company, Blackrock owns tons of shares of everything, so their position in Engine/Exxon could have major implications to all companies.

DON'T BUY

The largest investment firm in the world, and a massive purveyor of ETFs. They are highly leveraged to the markets. Given the run we have had, he would rather own large investment banks which are more diversified.

BUY
Likes it. One of the largest suppliers in the world of index funds. They have scale. One of the few parts of asset management that's growing. Compelling management fees.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 05/19, Up 38%) A company that has 7+ trillion dollar under management through their iShare platform. They also actively manage money. The company has long term tailwinds with investors looking for new products. A high quality company at a reasonable price. It continues to raise dividends.
DON'T BUY
A behemoth in the asset management business. Passive (ETFs) has recently surpassed active management. That isn't good for Blackrock, because passive pays lower fees than active.
TOP PICK
Opportunities are tremendous. Only 2% of trillions of dollars in invested in ETFs. Markets go up over time, so it will benefit from that too. Creating products to give people access to fixed income. Buying back stock, increasing dividend. Yield is 3.11%. (Analysts’ price target is $521.77)
DON'T BUY
The world's largest ETF manager. In January they paired up with RBC in Canada. A bit scary for him that the company had such a hard time with the oligopoly for distribution in Canada and needed to partner with a bank to gain entry. The fees are under pressure, with some zero fee ETFs now. Some fees are even negative. Don't step in front when the revenue stream is shrinking.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 20/18, Down 3%) This moves inline with the S&P 500. BLK is very undervalued. They really make their money selling ETFs to nichy alternative investors, which lower interst rates will encoourage. BLK offers the best suite of alternative investments. BLK generates a lot of free cash flow and they raised their 2.8% dividend twice last year.
BUY
The leading ETF company. So, if ETFs are being sold off (like now), that will pressure BLK. Hence, if the market turns around, so will BLK. Well-managed.
COMMENT

A leader in ETFs, but they also have an interesing business in tech: the analysis and management of customer data. They've had a rough road recently--foreign, higher-margin products have slipped.

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