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INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE AT September 30, 2026(1)

Press release · via SEC 8-K · Dated Oct 14, 20268-KBLKFiled Oct 14, 2026, 6:39 AM ET· Period Oct 14, 2026

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BlackRock Inc. reported a third quarter 2,026 diluted earnings per share of $10.57, or $15.93 as adjusted. Total quarterly net inflows were $205 billion, bringing total assets under management to $15.5 trillion at September 30, 2026. The company also announced $550 million of share repurchases in the current quarter.

Press release

INVESTOR RELATIONS: Caroline Rodda 212.810.3442MEDIA RELATIONS: Patrick Scanlan 212.810.3622
BlackRock Reports Third Quarter 2026 Diluted EPS of $10.57, or $15.93 as adjusted
New York, October 14, 2026 – BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.

$15.5 trillion in AUM following $869 billion of net inflows over the last twelve months, representing 10% organic base fee growth $205 billion of net inflows and 11% annualized organic base fee growth in the quarter reflect broad-based strength across iShares® ETFs, systematic active equities, priva Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO: “BlackRock's results demonstrate the value of our integrated platform, as clients increasingly choose us as a partner across investing, financing, and technology. That client trust is translating into higher earnings power, with shareholders benefiting from a more

FINANCIAL RESULTSNET FLOW HIGHLIGHTS(1)
(in millions,Q3Q3Q3YTD
except per share data)20262025(in billions)20262026
AUM$15,488,263$13,463,625Long-term net flows:$175$510
% change15%
Average AUM$15,460,140$12,960,773By region:
% change19%Americas$125$400
Total net flows$205,466$204,642EMEA31100
APAC1910
GAAP basis:
Revenue$7,752$6,509By client type:
% change19%
Operating income$2,328$1,955Retail:$23$57
% change19%US1745
Operating margin30.0%30.0%International612
Net income(1)$1,659$1,323
% change25%ETFs:$135$444
Diluted EPS$10.57$8.43Active2261
% change25%Core equity3120
Weighted-averageDigital assets86
diluted shares164.5165.2Fixed income61163
% change-%Precision & other4194
As Adjusted(2):Institutional:$17$8
Operating income$3,330$2,621Active44112
% change27%Index(27)(104)
Operating margin47.8%44.6%
Net income$2,621$1,907Cash management net flows$31$17
% change37%
Diluted EPS$15.93$11.55Total net flows$205$527
% change38%
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Net income represents net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc. See pages 14 through 16 for the reconciliation to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") and notes (1) through (3) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information for moreTotals may not add due to rounding.

BUSINESS RESULTS

Q3 2026
Q3 2026Base fees(1)
Base fees(1)September 30, 2026and securities
Q3 2026September 30, 2026and securitiesAUMlending revenue
(in millions), (unaudited)Net flowsAUMlending revenue% of Total% of Total
RESULTS BY PRODUCT TYPE
Equity$52,446$8,983,974$3,07957%51%
Fixed income78,2133,353,3131,11622%18%
Multi-asset5,0511,338,5194299%7%
Alternatives:
Private markets15,311335,9946682%11%
Liquid alternatives8,925130,2822401%4%
Alternatives subtotal24,236466,2769083%15%
Digital assets7,90779,632391%1%
Currency and commodities(2)6,961165,4041111%2%
Long-term174,81414,387,1185,68293%94%
Cash management30,6521,101,1453547%6%
Total$205,466$15,488,263$6,036100%100%
RESULTS BY CLIENT TYPE
Retail$23,295$1,406,186$1,3969%23%
ETFs134,5096,358,4572,76241%46%
Institutional:
Active44,4542,689,1841,23118%20%
Index(27,444)3,933,29129325%5%
Institutional subtotal17,0106,622,4751,52443%25%
Long-term174,81414,387,1185,68293%94%
Cash management30,6521,101,1453547%6%
Total$205,466$15,488,263$6,036100%100%
RESULTS BY INVESTMENT STYLE
Active$66,405$3,671,914$2,52124%42%
ETFs134,5096,358,4572,76241%46%
Non-ETF index(26,100)4,356,74739928%6%
Long-term174,81414,387,1185,68293%94%
Cash management30,6521,101,1453547%6%
Total$205,466$15,488,263$6,036100%100%

(1)

Base fees include investment advisory and administration fees.

(2)

Amounts include commodity exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and exchange-traded products ("ETPs").

One-year periodThree-year periodFive-year period
Fixed income:
Actively managed AUM above benchmark or peer median
Taxable71%85%84%
Tax-exempt56%58%47%
Index AUM within or above applicable tolerance98%99%100%
Equity:
Actively managed AUM above benchmark or peer median
Fundamental73%65%65%
Systematic92%93%95%
Index AUM within or above applicable tolerance91%97%96%

(1)

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance information shown is based on preliminary available data. Please refer to page 18 for performance disclosure detail.

TELECONFERENCE, WEBCAST AND PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence D. Fink, President, Robert S. Kapito, and Chief Financial Officer, Martin S. Small, will host a teleconference call for investors and analysts on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). Members of the public who are interested in participating in the teleconference should dial, from the United States, (312) 471-1353, or from outside the United States, (800) 330-6710, shortly before 7:30 a.m. and reference the BlackRock Conference Call (ID Number 6339797). A live, listen-only webcast will also be available via the investor relations section of www.blackrock.com.

The webcast will be available for replay by 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. To access the replay of the webcast, please visit the investor relations section of www.blackrock.com.

ABOUT BLACKROCK

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(in millions, except per share data), (unaudited)

Three Months
Three Months EndedEnded
September 30,June 30,
20262025Change2026Change
Revenue
Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue:
Investment advisory and administration fees$5,783$4,843$940$5,487$296
Securities lending revenue2532035023914
Total investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue6,0365,0469905,726310
Investment advisory performance fees630516114305325
Technology services and subscription revenue5885157356622
Distribution fees4143555939519
Advisory and other revenue8477792(8)
Total revenue7,7526,5091,2437,084668
Expense
Employee compensation and benefits2,4402,357832,274166
Sales, asset and account expense:
Distribution and servicing costs78563814773253
Direct fund expense551464875438
Sub-advisory and other7760176710
Total sales, asset and account expense1,4131,1622511,34271
General and administration expense7316894272011
Change in fair value of contingent consideration5649347111553
Amortization of intangible assets27625323276-
Total expense5,4244,5548704,623801
Operating income2,3281,9553732,461(133)
Nonoperating income (expense)
Net gain (loss) on investments3536428928370
Net interest income (expense)(37)(22)(15)(25)(12)
Total nonoperating income (expense)3164227425858
Income before income taxes2,6441,9976472,719(75)
Income tax expense72447025467747
Net income1,9201,5273932,042(122)
Less:
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests ("NCI") - consolidated sponsored investment products ("CIPs")1811344735146
Net income (loss) attributable to NCI - Subco80701093(13)
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc.$1,659$1,323$336$1,914$(255)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic154.8154.9(0.1)155.2(0.4)
Diluted (including Subco Units)164.5165.2(0.6)164.6(0.1)
Earnings per share attributable to BlackRock, Inc. common stockholders
Basic$10.72$8.54$2.18$12.34$(1.62)
Diluted$10.57$8.43$2.14$12.19$(1.62)
Cash dividends declared and paid per share$5.73$5.21$0.52$5.73$-
Supplemental information:
AUM (end of period)$15,488,263$13,463,625$2,024,638$15,344,624$143,639
Shares outstanding including Subco Units162.2163.2(1.0)162.6(0.4)
GAAP:
Operating margin30.0%30.0%-bps34.7%(470)bps
Effective tax rate29.4%25.2%420bps25.2%420bps
As adjusted:
Operating income (1)$3,330$2,621$709$2,916$414
Operating margin (1)47.8%44.6%320bps45.9%190bps
Nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs (2)$127$(106)$233$145$(18)
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc. (3)$2,621$1,907$714$2,291$330
Diluted earnings attributable to BlackRock, Inc. common stockholders per share (3)$15.93$11.55$4.38$13.91$2.02
Effective tax rate24.2%24.2%-bps25.2%(100)bps

See pages 14 through 16 for the reconciliation to GAAP and notes (1) through (3) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information for more information on as adjusted items. As of September 30, 2026, there were 154.6 million shares of common stock and 7.6 million Class B-2 common units ("Subco Units") of BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC ("Subco") outstanding. As of September 30, 2025, there were 155.1 million shares of common stock and 8.1 million Subco Units outstanding.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(in millions, except per share data), (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20262025Change
Revenue
Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue:
Investment advisory and administration fees$16,529$13,370$3,159
Securities lending revenue671531140
Total investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue17,20013,9013,299
Investment advisory performance fees1,207670537
Technology services and subscription revenue1,6841,450234
Distribution fees1,198996202
Advisory and other revenue24519154
Total revenue21,53417,2084,326
Expense
Employee compensation and benefits6,9395,8621,077
Sales, asset and account expense:
Distribution and servicing costs2,2221,784438
Direct fund expense1,5751,297278
Sub-advisory and other21515362
Total sales, asset and account expense4,0123,234778
General and administration expense2,1251,917208
Change in fair value of contingent consideration26265(239)
Restructuring charge-39(39)
Amortization of intangible assets829507322
Total expense13,93111,8242,107
Operating income7,6035,3842,219
Nonoperating income (expense)
Net gain (loss) on investments70867236
Net interest income (expense)(106)(44)(62)
Total nonoperating income (expense)602628(26)
Income before income taxes8,2056,0122,193
Income tax expense1,9171,305612
Net income6,2884,7071,581
Less:
Net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs22221111
Net income (loss) attributable to NCI - Subco28170211
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc.$5,785$4,426$1,359
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic155.1154.90.1
Diluted (including Subco Units)164.7159.45.4
Earnings per share attributable to BlackRock, Inc. common stockholders
Basic$37.30$28.57$8.73
Diluted$36.82$28.21$8.61
Cash dividends declared and paid per share$17.19$15.63$1.56
Supplemental information:
AUM (end of period)$15,488,263$13,463,625$2,024,638
Shares outstanding including Subco Units162.2163.2(1.0)
GAAP:
Operating margin35.3%31.3%400bps
Effective tax rate24.0%22.5%150bps
As adjusted:
Operating income (1)$8,915$6,752$2,163
Operating margin (1)46.2%43.8%240bps
Nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs (2)$294$373$(79)
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc. (3)$6,980$5,560$1,420
Diluted earnings attributable to BlackRock, Inc. common stockholders per share (3)$42.37$34.89$7.48
Effective tax rate24.2%22.0%220bps

See pages 14 through 16 for the reconciliation to GAAP and notes (1) through (3) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information for more information on as adjusted items. As of September 30, 2026, there were 154.6 million shares of common stock and 7.6 million Subco Units outstanding. As of September 30, 2025, there were 155.1 million shares of common stock and 8.1 million Subco Units outstanding.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Current Quarter Component Changes by Product Type
Net
June 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2026(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Equity$8,888,234$52,446$-$40,087$3,207$8,983,974$8,949,952
Fixed income3,390,16178,213(632)(117,408)2,9793,353,3133,381,746
Multi-asset1,347,2995,051-(12,622)(1,209)1,338,5191,348,091
Alternatives:
Private markets329,08315,311(5,363)(2,876)(161)335,994333,849
Liquid alternatives120,3128,925(22)1,02443130,282125,475
Alternatives subtotal449,39524,236(5,385)(1,852)(118)466,276459,324
Digital assets48,8397,907-22,889(3)79,63263,598
Currency and commodities(4)151,8496,961-6,58014165,404162,343
Long-term14,275,777174,814(6,017)(62,326)4,87014,387,11814,365,054
Cash management1,068,84730,652-2,198(552)1,101,1451,095,086
Total$15,344,624$205,466$(6,017)$(60,128)$4,318$15,488,263$15,460,140
Current Quarter Component Changes by Client Type and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
June 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2026(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Retail:
Equity$713,748$16,545$-$2,030$(159)$732,164$721,502
Fixed income398,069691-(11,331)(919)386,510395,176
Multi-asset211,7401,918-(2,872)(103)210,683211,924
Private markets30,788320(432)(396)(31)30,24930,581
Liquid alternatives41,9123,821-843446,58043,952
Retail subtotal1,396,25723,295(432)(11,726)(1,208)1,406,1861,403,135
ETFs:
Equity4,722,55750,864-(2,175)(1,266)4,769,9804,751,061
Fixed income1,308,62766,090-(46,741)(762)1,327,2141,320,309
Multi-asset21,7672,773-171(11)24,70023,003
Digital assets48,8397,907-22,889(3)79,63263,598
Commodities144,2806,875-5,813(37)156,931154,181
ETFs subtotal6,246,070134,509-(20,043)(2,079)6,358,4576,312,152
Institutional:
Active:
Equity288,72910,356-3,344527302,956296,368
Fixed income912,07812,945(632)(27,653)321897,059903,711
Multi-asset1,109,6721,058-(9,901)(1,107)1,099,7221,109,413
Private markets298,29514,991(4,931)(2,480)(130)305,745303,268
Liquid alternatives78,4005,104(22)1813983,70281,523
Active subtotal2,687,17444,454(5,585)(36,509)(350)2,689,1842,694,283
Index3,946,276(27,444)-5,9528,5073,933,2913,955,484
Institutional subtotal6,633,45017,010(5,585)(30,557)8,1576,622,4756,649,767
Long-term$14,275,777$174,814$(6,017)$(62,326)$4,870$14,387,118$14,365,054

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing four months.

(4)

Amounts include commodityETFs and ETPs.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Current Quarter Component Changes by Investment Style and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
June 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2026(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Active:
Equity$619,239$24,882$-$257$344$644,722$630,566
Fixed income1,275,37814,312(632)(37,968)(559)1,250,5311,264,266
Multi-asset1,321,3932,975-(12,772)(1,211)1,310,3851,321,318
Private markets329,08315,311(5,363)(2,876)(161)335,994333,849
Liquid alternatives120,3128,925(22)1,02443130,282125,475
Active subtotal3,665,40566,405(6,017)(52,335)(1,544)3,671,9143,675,474
ETFs:
Equity4,722,55750,864-(2,175)(1,266)4,769,9804,751,061
Fixed income1,308,62766,090-(46,741)(762)1,327,2141,320,309
Multi-asset21,7672,773-171(11)24,70023,003
Digital assets48,8397,907-22,889(3)79,63263,598
Commodities144,2806,875-5,813(37)156,931154,181
ETFs subtotal6,246,070134,509-(20,043)(2,079)6,358,4576,312,152
Non-ETF index4,364,302(26,100)-10,0528,4934,356,7474,377,428
Long-term$14,275,777$174,814$(6,017)$(62,326)$4,870$14,387,118$14,365,054
Current Quarter Component Changes by Private Markets Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
June 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2026(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Private markets:
Infrastructure$113,488$7,583$(785)$(500)$(24)$119,762$117,762
Private equity32,261710(1,045)(939)(19)30,96831,597
Private credit150,9375,012(2,917)(669)(90)152,273151,510
Real estate21,9531,924(436)(772)(21)22,64822,585
Multi-alternatives10,44482(180)4(7)10,34310,395
Total private markets$329,083$15,311$(5,363)$(2,876)$(161)$335,994$333,849

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing four months.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Year-to-Date Component Changes by Product Type
Net
December 31,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Equity$7,793,875$195,886$-$1,027,741$(33,528)$8,983,974$8,484,314
Fixed income3,272,021204,622(2,503)(104,902)(15,925)3,353,3133,343,909
Multi-asset1,223,62539,660-84,332(9,098)1,338,5191,301,014
Alternatives:
Private markets322,62439,820(20,043)(5,335)(1,072)335,994327,426
Liquid alternatives100,99021,072(787)8,792215130,282115,530
Alternatives subtotal423,61460,892(20,830)3,457(857)466,276442,956
Digital assets78,4355,726-(4,516)(13)79,63266,176
Currency and commodities(4)169,2163,063-(6,598)(277)165,404176,934
Long-term12,960,786509,849(23,333)999,514(59,698)14,387,11813,815,303
Cash management1,080,73217,041-7,542(4,170)1,101,1451,082,801
Total$14,041,518$526,890$(23,333)$1,007,056$(63,868)$15,488,263$14,898,104
Year-to-Date Component Changes by Client Type and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
December 31,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Retail:
Equity$629,081$31,971$-$74,284$(3,172)$732,164$682,906
Fixed income384,88712,832-(10,014)(1,195)386,510391,596
Multi-asset199,655581-10,732(285)210,683207,386
Private markets30,6811,667(965)(955)(179)30,24931,006
Liquid alternatives34,42810,338(193)2,036(29)46,58040,065
Retail subtotal1,278,73257,389(1,158)76,083(4,860)1,406,1861,352,959
ETFs:
Equity4,006,014249,012-527,621(12,667)4,769,9804,455,169
Fixed income1,205,953177,917-(51,573)(5,083)1,327,2141,276,520
Multi-asset14,4029,209-1,327(238)24,70018,828
Digital assets78,4355,726-(4,516)(13)79,63266,176
Commodities162,9062,272-(7,998)(249)156,931169,290
ETFs subtotal5,467,710444,136-464,861(18,250)6,358,4575,985,983
Institutional:
Active:
Equity247,99316,824-39,356(1,217)302,956277,365
Fixed income905,56616,045(2,503)(18,839)(3,210)897,059904,442
Multi-asset1,006,10630,204-71,974(8,562)1,099,7221,070,989
Private markets291,94338,153(19,078)(4,380)(893)305,745296,420
Liquid alternatives66,56210,734(594)6,75624483,70275,465
Active subtotal2,518,170111,960(22,175)94,867(13,638)2,689,1842,624,681
Index3,696,174(103,636)-363,703(22,950)3,933,2913,851,680
Institutional subtotal6,214,3448,324(22,175)458,570(36,588)6,622,4756,476,361
Long-term$12,960,786$509,849$(23,333)$999,514$(59,698)$14,387,118$13,815,303

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing ten months.

(4)

Amounts include commodityETFs and ETPs.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Year-to-Date Component Changes by Investment Style and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
December 31,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Active:
Equity$546,028$30,137$-$71,466$(2,909)$644,722$596,431
Fixed income1,257,35827,525(2,503)(27,941)(3,908)1,250,5311,261,843
Multi-asset1,205,74330,785-82,705(8,848)1,310,3851,278,357
Private markets322,62439,820(20,043)(5,335)(1,072)335,994327,426
Liquid alternatives100,99021,072(787)8,792215130,282115,530
Active subtotal3,432,743149,339(23,333)129,687(16,522)3,671,9143,579,587
ETFs:
Equity4,006,014249,012-527,621(12,667)4,769,9804,455,169
Fixed income1,205,953177,917-(51,573)(5,083)1,327,2141,276,520
Multi-asset14,4029,209-1,327(238)24,70018,828
Digital assets78,4355,726-(4,516)(13)79,63266,176
Commodities162,9062,272-(7,998)(249)156,931169,290
ETFs subtotal5,467,710444,136-464,861(18,250)6,358,4575,985,983
Non-ETF index4,060,333(83,626)-404,966(24,926)4,356,7474,249,733
Long-term$12,960,786$509,849$(23,333)$999,514$(59,698)$14,387,118$13,815,303
Year-to-Date Component Changes by Private Markets Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
December 31,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Private markets:
Infrastructure$112,116$14,050$(4,110)$(2,051)$(243)$119,762$114,289
Private equity30,6233,786(2,394)(954)(93)30,96831,228
Private credit145,38517,636(8,655)(1,565)(528)152,273149,105
Real estate25,0622,616(4,064)(812)(154)22,64822,879
Multi-alternatives9,4381,732(820)47(54)10,3439,925
Total private markets$322,624$39,820$(20,043)$(5,335)$(1,072)$335,994$327,426

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing ten months.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Year-over-Year Component Changes by Product Type
Net
September 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Equity$7,459,075$321,939$-$1,246,229$(43,269)$8,983,974$8,274,472
Fixed income3,178,965288,394(2,728)(86,907)(24,411)3,353,3133,310,384
Multi-asset1,161,95776,529-108,434(8,401)1,338,5191,271,561
Alternatives:
Private markets320,88652,527(30,749)(5,651)(1,019)335,994325,633
Liquid alternatives97,44823,934(924)9,579245130,282111,515
Alternatives subtotal418,33476,461(31,673)3,928(774)466,276437,148
Digital assets103,9656,305-(30,629)(9)79,63273,276
Currency and commodities(4)136,6008,020-21,141(357)165,404169,239
Long-term12,458,896777,648(34,401)1,262,196(77,221)14,387,11813,536,080
Cash management1,004,72990,953-9,789(4,326)1,101,1451,068,840
Total$13,463,625$868,601$(34,401)$1,271,985$(81,547)$15,488,263$14,604,920
Year-over-Year Component Changes by Client Type and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
September 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Retail:
Equity$597,262$47,201$-$91,118$(3,417)$732,164$664,308
Fixed income344,65150,408-(7,962)(587)386,510380,913
Multi-asset168,88326,619-15,444(263)210,683199,111
Private markets29,7702,957(1,536)(761)(181)30,24930,813
Liquid alternatives33,00211,964(222)1,871(35)46,58038,494
Retail subtotal1,173,568139,149(1,758)99,710(4,483)1,406,1861,313,639
ETFs:
Equity3,788,431371,781-622,404(12,636)4,769,9804,317,980
Fixed income1,157,582229,836-(55,248)(4,956)1,327,2141,254,166
Multi-asset13,11110,279-1,470(160)24,70017,601
Digital assets103,9656,305-(30,629)(9)79,63273,276
Commodities130,2257,418-19,508(220)156,931161,894
ETFs subtotal5,193,314625,619-557,505(17,981)6,358,4575,824,917
Institutional:
Active:
Equity242,00212,568-50,345(1,959)302,956269,930
Fixed income901,57613,954(2,728)(11,363)(4,380)897,059903,036
Multi-asset976,47440,022-91,173(7,947)1,099,7221,051,116
Private markets291,11649,570(29,213)(4,890)(838)305,745294,820
Liquid alternatives64,44611,970(702)7,70828083,70273,021
Active subtotal2,475,614128,084(32,643)132,973(14,844)2,689,1842,591,923
Index3,616,400(115,204)-472,008(39,913)3,933,2913,805,601
Institutional subtotal6,092,01412,880(32,643)604,981(54,757)6,622,4756,397,524
Long-term$12,458,896$777,648$(34,401)$1,262,196$(77,221)$14,387,118$13,536,080

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing thirteen months.

(4)

Amounts include commodityETFs and ETPs.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(in millions), (unaudited)

Year-over-Year Component Changes by Investment Style and Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
September 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Active:
Equity$517,176$41,265$-$90,116$(3,835)$644,722$579,507
Fixed income1,213,77162,701(2,728)(18,754)(4,459)1,250,5311,250,164
Multi-asset1,145,33866,642-106,615(8,210)1,310,3851,250,209
Private markets320,88652,527(30,749)(5,651)(1,019)335,994325,633
Liquid alternatives97,44823,934(924)9,579245130,282111,515
Active subtotal3,294,619247,069(34,401)181,905(17,278)3,671,9143,517,028
ETFs:
Equity3,788,431371,781-622,404(12,636)4,769,9804,317,980
Fixed income1,157,582229,836-(55,248)(4,956)1,327,2141,254,166
Multi-asset13,11110,279-1,470(160)24,70017,601
Digital assets103,9656,305-(30,629)(9)79,63273,276
Commodities130,2257,418-19,508(220)156,931161,894
ETFs subtotal5,193,314625,619-557,505(17,981)6,358,4575,824,917
Non-ETF index3,970,963(95,040)-522,786(41,962)4,356,7474,194,135
Long-term$12,458,896$777,648$(34,401)$1,262,196$(77,221)$14,387,118$13,536,080
Year-over-Year Component Changes by Private Markets Product Type (Long-Term)
Net
September 30,inflowsMarketFXSeptember 30,Average
2025(outflows)Realizations(1)changeimpact(2)2026AUM(3)
Private markets:
Infrastructure$110,101$19,036$(7,108)$(2,054)$(213)$119,762$113,180
Private equity34,0334,209(6,174)(1,009)(91)30,96831,639
Private credit141,97424,906(12,227)(1,849)(531)152,273147,634
Real estate25,5252,427(4,318)(857)(129)22,64823,394
Multi-alternatives9,2531,949(922)118(55)10,3439,786
Total private markets$320,886$52,527$(30,749)$(5,651)$(1,019)$335,994$325,633

(1)

Realizations represent return of capital/return on investments.

(2)

Foreign exchange reflects the impact of translating non-US dollar denominated AUM into US dollars for reporting purposes.

(3)

Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end spot AUM amounts for the trailing thirteen months.

SUMMARY OF REVENUE

Three MonthsThree MonthsNine Months
EndedEndedEnded
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025Change2026Change20262025Change
Revenue
Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue:
Equity:
Active$658$557$101$626$32$1,877$1,582$295
ETFs2,1341,5975371,9891455,9164,3471,569
Equity subtotal2,7922,1546382,6151777,7935,9291,864
Fixed income:
Active55051337539111,6201,492128
ETFs46439371443211,3411,111230
Fixed income subtotal1,014906108982322,9612,603358
Active multi-asset40534461387181,163969194
Alternatives:
Private markets66865315639291,9651,687278
Liquid alternatives2401786221228649485164
Alternatives subtotal90883177851572,6142,172442
Non-ETF index39935346385141,126973153
Digital assets, commodities and multi-asset ETFs(1)164140241631506340166
Long-term5,6824,7289545,38329916,16312,9863,177
Cash management35431836343111,037915122
Total investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue6,0365,0469905,72631017,20013,9013,299
Investment advisory performance fees:
Equity2114760(39)1033667
Fixed income---3(3)514(9)
Multi-asset92754231211
Alternatives:
Private markets191298(107)13754560361199
Liquid alternatives409202207100309516247269
Alternatives subtotal6005001002373631,076608468
Total investment advisory performance fees6305161143053251,207670537
Technology services and subscription revenue58851573566221,6841,450234
Distribution fees41435559395191,198996202
Advisory and other revenue:
Advisory1012(2)823039(9)
Other7465984(10)21515263
Total advisory and other revenue8477792(8)24519154
Total revenue$7,752$6,509$1,243$7,084$668$21,534$17,208$4,326

(1)

Amounts include commodity ETFs and ETPs.

Highlights

Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue increased $990 million from the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by organic base fee growth and the impact of market beta on average AUM. Securities lending revenue of $253 million increased from $203 million in the third quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting higher spreads and higher average balances of securities on loan.

Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenue increased $310 million from the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by organic base fee growth, the impact of market beta on average AUM, and the effect of one additional day in the quarter. Securities lending revenue of $253 million increased from $239 million in the second quarter of 2026, primarily reflecting higher spreads and higher average balances of securities on loan.

Performance fees increased $114 million from the third quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting higher revenue from liquid alternative products, largely related to a single hedge fund with an annual performance measurement period that ends in the third quarter, partially offset by lower revenue from private markets products.

Performance fees increased $325 million from the second quarter of 2026, primarily reflecting higher revenue from liquid alternative and private markets products, partially offset by lower revenue from long-only products.

Technology services and subscription revenue increased $73 million from the third quarter of 2025 and $22 million from the second quarter of 2026, reflecting the sustained demand for Aladdin and multi-product solutions. Technology services and subscription annual contract value (“ACV”)(1) increased 12% from the third quarter of 2025.

Distribution fees increased $59 million from the third quarter of 2025 primarily reflecting higher average AUM.

(1)

See note (4) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information on page 16 for more information on ACV.

SUMMARY OF OPERATING EXPENSE

Three MonthsThree MonthsNine Months
EndedEndedEnded
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025Change2026Change20262025Change
Operating expense
Employee compensation and benefits$2,440$2,357$83$2,274$166$6,939$5,862$1,077
Sales, asset and account expense:
Distribution and servicing costs785638147732532,2221,784438
Direct fund expense5514648754381,5751,297278
Sub-advisory and other776017671021515362
Total sales, asset and account expense1,4131,1622511,342714,0123,234778
General and administration expense:
Marketing and promotional8282-94(12)2772725
Occupancy and office related1841374715331484371113
Portfolio services6969-68120719512
Technology237213242271067060070
Professional services71104(33)80(9)226228(2)
Communications1012(2)11(1)3133(2)
Foreign exchange remeasurement-(3)3--(4)(7)3
Other general and administration7875387(9)2342259
Total general and administration expense73168942720112,1251,917208
Change in fair value of contingent consideration564934711155326265(239)
Restructuring charge------39(39)
Amortization of intangible assets27625323276-829507322
Total operating expense$5,424$4,554$870$4,623$801$13,931$11,824$2,107

Highlights

Employee compensation and benefits expense increased $83 million from the third quarter of 2025 and $166 million from the second quarter of 2026, primarily reflecting the impact of higher operating income and performance fees, partially offset by lower nonrecurring retention-related deferred compensation expense(1).

Sales, asset and account expense increased $251 million from the third quarter of 2025 and $71 million from the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher distribution and servicing costs and direct fund expense, primarily reflecting higher average AUM.

General and administration expense increased $42 million from the third quarter of 2025 and $11 million from the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by higher occupancy and office related expense, including the impact of acquisition-related expenses(1) and higher technology expense, partially offset by lower acquisition-related(1) professional services expense.

Change in fair value of contingent consideration(1) increased $471 million as compared to the change in the third quarter of 2025, and increased $553 million as compared to the change in the second quarter of 2026, primarily in connection with the fair value of contingent consideration for the Global Infrastructure Management, LLC ("GIP") transaction and HPS Investment Partners ("HPS") transaction, which is impacted by the share price of BlackRock common stock at the end of the period.

(1)

These expenses have been excluded from the Company's "as adjusted" financial results under the expense adjustments for acquisition-related costs, as applicable. See pages 14 through 16 for the reconciliation to GAAP and notes (1) through (3) for more information on as adjusted items.

SUMMARY OF NONOPERATING INCOME (expense), less net income (loss) attributable TO noncontrolling interests - Consolidated Sponsored investment products

Three MonthsThree MonthsNine Months
EndedEndedEnded
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025Change2026Change20262025Change
Nonoperating income (expense), GAAP basis$316$42$274$258$58$602$628$(26)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs181134473514622221111
Nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs135(92)227223(88)380417(37)
Less: Hedge gain (loss) on deferred cash compensation plans(1)814(6)78(70)864442
Nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs, as adjusted(2)$127$(106)$233$145$(18)$294$373$(79)
Three MonthsThree MonthsNine Months
EndedEndedEnded
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025Change2026Change20262025Change
Net gain (loss) on investments, net of NCI - CIPs
Private equity$(21)$(14)$(7)$34$(55)$22$59$(37)
Real assets1731418(1)40238
Other alternatives(3)148686372017
Other investments(4)(10)26(36)55(65)32275
Hedge gain (loss) on deferred cash compensation plans(1)814(6)78(70)864442
Subtotal837(29)193(185)21715265
Other income/gain (expense/loss)(5)164(107)27155109269309(40)
Total net gain (loss) on investments, net of NCI - CIPs172(70)242248(76)48646125
Net interest income (expense)(37)(22)(15)(25)(12)(106)(44)(62)
Nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs135(92)227223(88)380417(37)
Less: Hedge gain (loss) on deferred cash compensation plans(1)814(6)78(70)864442
Nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs, as adjusted(2)$127$(106)$233$145$(18)$294$373$(79)

(1)

Amounts relate to the gains (losses) from economically hedging certain BlackRock deferred cash compensation plans.

(2)

Management believes nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs, as adjusted, is an effective measure for reviewing BlackRock’s nonoperating results, which ultimately impacts BlackRock’s book value. For more information on as adjusted items and the reconciliation to GAAP, see notes to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information on pages 14 through 16.

(3)

Amounts primarily include net gains (losses) related to credit funds, direct hedge fund strategies and hedge fund solutions.

(4)

Amounts primarily include net gains (losses) related to BlackRock's seed investment portfolio, net of impact of certain hedges.

(5)

Amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, include a nonoperating noncash pre-tax gain of approximately $22 million and a noncash pre-tax loss of approximately $115 million, respectively, in connection with the Company's minority investment in Circle Internet Group, Inc. Amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2026 also include a nonoperating noncash pre-tax gain of approximately $80 million in connection with the Company's minority investment in Securitize Corp. Additional amounts include earnings (losses) from certain equity method minority investments and noncash pre-tax gains (losses) related to the revaluation of certain other minority investments.

summary of INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Three MonthsThree MonthsNine Months
EndedEndedEnded
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025Change2026Change20262025Change
Income tax expense$724$470$254$677$47$1,917$1,305$612
Effective tax rate29.4%25.2%420 bps25.2%420 bps24.0%22.5%150 bps
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING MARGIN TO OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING MARGIN, AS ADJUSTED
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025202620262025
Operating income, GAAP basis$2,328$1,955$2,461$7,603$5,384
Non-GAAP expense adjustments:
Compensation expense related to appreciation (depreciation) on deferred cash compensation plans (a)3214609741
Amortization of intangible assets (b)276253276829507
Acquisition-related compensation costs (b)8426295286423
Acquisition-related general and administration expense (b)4644137493
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (b)564931126265
Restructuring charge (c)----39
Operating income, as adjusted (1)$3,330$2,621$2,916$8,915$6,752
Revenue, GAAP basis$7,752$6,509$7,084$21,534$17,208
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Distribution fees(414)(355)(395)(1,198)(996)
Investment advisory fees(371)(283)(337)(1,024)(788)
Revenue used for operating margin measurement$6,967$5,871$6,352$19,312$15,424
Operating margin, GAAP basis30.0%30.0%34.7%35.3%31.3%
Operating margin, as adjusted (1)47.8%44.6%45.9%46.2%43.8%

See note (1) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information on page 15 for more information on as adjusted items.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) TO NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE), LESS NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCI - CIPs, AS ADJUSTED
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions), (unaudited)20262025202620262025
Nonoperating income (expense), GAAP basis$316$42$258$602$628
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs18113435222211
Nonoperating income (expense), net of NCI - CIPs135(92)223380417
Less: Hedge gain (loss) on deferred cash compensation plans (a)814788644
Nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs, as adjusted (2)$127$(106)$145$294$373

See notes (1) and (2) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information on pages 15 and 16 for more information on as adjusted items.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BLACKROCK TO NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BLACKROCK, AS ADJUSTED
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,
(in millions, except per share data), (unaudited)20262025202620262025
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., GAAP basis$1,659$1,323$1,914$5,785$4,426
Noncontrolling interest - Subco80709328170
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., (for diluted EPS)1,7391,3932,0076,0664,496
Non-GAAP adjustments(1):
Net impact of hedged deferred cash compensation plans (a)18-(13)9(2)
Amortization of intangible assets (b)207189206620378
Acquisition-related compensation costs (b)6619871217318
Acquisition-related general and administration expense (b)353395571
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (b)556941113263
Restructuring charge (c)----29
Income tax matters----7
Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted (3)$2,621$1,907$2,291$6,980$5,560
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, including Subco Units164.5165.2164.6164.7159.4
Diluted earnings per common share, GAAP basis$10.57$8.43$12.19$36.82$28.21
Diluted earnings per common share, as adjusted (3)$15.93$11.55$13.91$42.37$34.89

(1)

Non-GAAP adjustments, excluding income tax matters, are net of tax.

See note (3) to the condensed consolidated statements of income and supplemental information on page 16 for more information on as adjusted items.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

BlackRock reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP; however, management believes evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating results may be enhanced if investors have additional non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to GAAP financial measures (“non-GAAP adjustments”) include certain items management deems nonrecurring or that occur infrequently, transactions that ultimately will not impact BlackRock’s book value or certain tax items that do not impact cash flow. Management reviews non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, to assess ongoing operations and considers them to be helpful, for both management and investors, in evaluating BlackRock’s financial performance over time. Management also uses non-GAAP financial measures as a benchmark to compare its performance with other companies and to enhance comparability for the reporting periods presented. Non-GAAP financial measures may pose limitations because they do not include all of BlackRock’s revenue and expense. BlackRock’s management does not advocate that investors consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Computations and reconciliations for all periods are derived from the condensed consolidated statements of income as follows:

(1) Operating income, as adjusted, and operating margin, as adjusted: Management believes operating income, as adjusted, and operating margin, as adjusted, are effective indicators of BlackRock’s financial performance over time, and, therefore, provide useful disclosure to investors. Management believes that operating margin, as adjusted, reflects the Company’s long-term ability to manage ongoing costs in relation to its revenues. The Company uses operating margin, as adjusted, to assess the Company’s financial performance, to determine the long-term and annual compensation of the Company’s senior-level employees and to evaluate the Company’s relative performance against industry peers. Furthermore, this metric eliminates margin variability arising from the accounting of revenues and expenses related to distributing different product structures in multiple distribution channels utilized by asset managers.

Operating income, as adjusted, includes the following non-GAAP expense adjustments:

(a)

Compensation expense related to appreciation (depreciation) on deferred cash compensation plans. The Company excludes compensation expense related to the market valuation changes on certain deferred cash compensation plans, which the Company hedges economically. For these deferred cash compensation plans, the final value of the deferred amount to be distributed to employees in cash upon vesting is determined based on the returns on specified investment funds. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the appreciation (depreciation) of the deferred cash compensation liability in proportion to the vested amount of the award during a respective period, while the net gain (loss) to economically hedge these plans is immediately recognized in nonoperating income (expense), which creates a timing difference impacting net income. This timing difference will reverse and offset to zero over the life of the award at the end of the multi-year vesting period. Management believes excluding market valuation changes related to the deferred cash compensation plans in the calculation of operating income, as adjusted, provides useful disclosure to both management and investors of the Company’s financial performance over time as these amounts are economically hedged, while also increasing comparability with other companies.

(b)

Acquisition-related costs. Acquisition-related costs include adjustments related to amortization of intangible assets, change in fair value of contingent consideration (primarily associated with noncash contingent consideration) incurred in connection with certain acquisitions and other acquisition-related costs, including compensation costs for nonrecurring retention-related deferred compensation, and general and administration expense primarily related to professional services and occupancy and office related expense. Management believes excluding the impact of these expenses when calculating operating income, as adjusted, provides a helpful indication of the Company’s financial performance over time, thereby providing helpful information for both management and investors while also increasing comparability with other companies.

(c)

Restructuring charge. In the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded a restructuring charge, comprised of

severance and compensation expense for accelerated vesting of previously granted deferred compensation awards, in connection with an initiative to modify BlackRock's organization to fit more closely with strategic priorities. Management believes excluding the impact of this restructuring charge when calculating operating income, as adjusted, is useful to assess the Company’s financial performance and ongoing operations, and enhances comparability among periods presented.

Revenue used for calculating operating margin, as adjusted, is reduced to exclude all of the Company’s distribution fees, which are recorded as a separate line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income, as well as a portion of investment advisory fees received that is used to pay distribution and servicing costs. For certain products, based on distinct arrangements, distribution fees are collected by the Company and then passed through to third-party client intermediaries. For other products, investment advisory fees are collected by the Company and a portion is passed through to third-party client intermediaries. However, in both structures, the third-party client intermediary similarly owns the relationship with the retail client and is responsible for distributing the product and servicing the client. The amount of distribution and investment advisory fees fluctuates each period primarily based on a predetermined percentage of the value of AUM during the period. These fees also vary based on the type of investment product sold and the geographic location where it is sold. In addition, the Company may waive fees on certain products that could result in the reduction of payments to the third-party intermediaries.

(2) Nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs, as adjusted: Management believes nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs, as adjusted, is an effective measure for reviewing BlackRock’s nonoperating contribution to its results and provides comparability of this information among reporting periods. Nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs, as adjusted, excludes the gain (loss) on the economic hedge of certain deferred cash compensation plans. As the gain (loss) on investments and derivatives used to hedge these compensation plans over time substantially offsets the compensation expense related to the market valuation changes on these deferred cash compensation plans, which is included in operating income, GAAP basis, management believes excluding the gain (loss) on the economic hedge of the deferred cash compensation plans when calculating nonoperating income (expense), less net income (loss) attributable to NCI - CIPs, as adjusted, provides a useful measure for both management and investors of BlackRock’s nonoperating results that impact book value.

(3) Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted:

Management believes net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted, and diluted earnings per common share, as adjusted, are useful measures of BlackRock’s profitability and financial performance. Net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted, equals net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., GAAP basis, adjusted for certain items management deems nonrecurring or that occur infrequently, transactions that ultimately will not impact BlackRock’s book value or certain tax items that do not impact cash flow.

For each period presented, the non-GAAP adjustments were tax effected at the respective blended rates applicable to the adjustments. The non-GAAP adjustments in 2025 and 2026 related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration are primarily not deductible for income tax purposes.

In addition, net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted, and diluted earnings per common share, as adjusted, assumes all outstanding Subco Units issued as part of the consideration for the HPS transaction have been exchanged in accordance with their terms on a one-for-one basis into common stock of BlackRock, as Subco Units are exchangeable at the option of the holder. Accordingly, the noncontrolling interest related to these Subco Units has been included as part of net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful indicators of BlackRock’s profitability and enhance comparability among periods presented, and therefore are useful to investors.

Per share amounts reflect net income attributable to BlackRock, Inc., as adjusted, divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding including Subco Units.

(4)ACV: Management believes ACV is an effective metric for reviewing BlackRock’s technology services and subscription's ongoing contribution to its operating results and provides comparability of this information among reporting periods while also providing a useful supplemental metric for both management and investors of BlackRock’s growth in technology services and subscription revenue over time, as it is linked to the net new business in technology and subscription services. ACV represents forward-looking, annualized estimated value of the recurring subscription fees under client contracts, assuming all client contracts that come up for renewal are renewed, unless the Company has received a notice of termination, even though such notice may not be effective until a later date. ACV also includes the annualized estimated value of new sales, for existing and new clients, when we execute client contracts, even though the recurring fees may not be effective until a later date and excludes nonrecurring fees such as implementation and consulting fees.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This earnings release, and other statements that BlackRock may make, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to BlackRock’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” and similar expressions.

BlackRock cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time and may contain information that is not purely historical in nature. Such information may include, among other things, projections and forecasts. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BlackRock assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

BlackRock has previously disclosed risk factors in its Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports. These risk factors and those identified elsewhere in this earnings release, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance and include: (1) the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; (2) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for products or services or in the value of assets under management; (3) the relative and absolute investment performance of BlackRock’s investment products; (4) BlackRock’s ability to develop new products and services that address client preferences; (5) the impact of increased competition; (6) the impact of recent or future acquisitions or divestitures, including the acquisitions of GIP, Preqin Holding Limited and HPS (collectively, the “Transactions”); (7) BlackRock’s ability to integrate acquired businesses successfully, including the Transactions; (8) the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings; (9) the extent and timing of any share repurchases; (10) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes and the adequacy of intellectual property, data, information and cybersecurity protection; (11) the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence; (12) attempts to circumvent BlackRock’s operational control environment or the potential for human error in connection with BlackRock’s operational systems; (13) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies and governmental scrutiny relating to BlackRock; (14) changes in law and policy and uncertainty pending any such changes; (15) any failure to effectively manage conflicts of interest; (16) damage to BlackRock’s reputation; (17) increasing focus from stakeholders regarding environmental- and social-related matters; (18) geopolitical unrest, terrorist activities, civil or international hostilities, and other events outside BlackRock’s control, including wars, global trade tensions, tariffs, natural disasters and health crises, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, specific industries or BlackRock; (19) climate-related risks to BlackRock’s business, products, operations and clients; (20) the ability to attract, train and retain highly qualified professionals; (21) fluctuations in the carrying value of BlackRock’s economic investments; (22) the impact of changes to tax legislation, including income, payroll and transaction taxes, and taxation on products, which could affect the value proposition to clients and, generally, the tax position of BlackRock; (23) BlackRock’s success in negotiating distribution arrangements and maintaining distribution channels for its products; (24) the failure by key third-party providers to fulfill their obligations to BlackRock; (25) operational, technological and regulatory risks associated with BlackRock’s major technology partnerships; (26) any disruption to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to BlackRock’s exchange-traded products platform; (27) the impact of BlackRock electing to provide support to its products from time to time and any potential liabilities related to securities lending or other indemnification obligations; and (28) the impact of problems, instability or failure of other financial institutions or the failure or negative performance of products offered by other financial institutions.

BlackRock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and BlackRock’s subsequent filings with the SEC, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com, discuss these factors in more detail and identify additional factors that can affect forward-looking statements. The information contained on the Company’s website is not a part of this earnings release.

PERFORMANCE NOTES

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Except as specified, the performance information shown is as of September 30, 2026 and is based on preliminary data available at that time. The performance data shown reflects information for all actively and passively managed equity and fixed income accounts, including US registered investment companies, European-domiciled retail funds and separate accounts for which performance data is available, including performance data for high net worth accounts available as of August 31, 2026. The performance data does not include accounts terminated prior to September 30, 2026 and accounts for which data has not yet been verified. If such accounts had been included, the performance data provided may have substantially differed from that shown.

Performance comparisons shown are gross-of-fees for institutional and high net worth separate accounts, and net-of-fees for retail funds. The performance tracking shown for index accounts is based on gross-of-fees performance and includes all institutional accounts and all iShares funds globally using an index strategy. AUM information is based on AUM available as of September 30, 2026 for each account or fund in the asset class shown without adjustment for overlapping management of the same account or fund. Fund performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Performance shown is derived from applicable benchmarks or peer median information, as selected by BlackRock, Inc. Peer medians are based in part on data either from Lipper, Inc. or Morningstar, Inc. for each included product.

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