BlackRock Q2 beats estimates as AUM reaches $15.34 trillion

The asset manager posted adjusted EPS of $13.91 on $7.08 billion in revenue, with net inflows of $191.70 billion adding to its expanding scale.

Summary

BlackRock beat Wall Street expectations in the second quarter, reporting adjusted EPS of $13.91 versus estimates of $12.66 and revenue of $7.08 billion against expectations of $6.82 billion. Assets under management climbed to $15.34 trillion, while net inflows totaled $191.70 billion, extending growth at the world's biggest money manager. The results point to continued momentum in BlackRock's core business as fresh client money and rising asset levels reinforce its market leadership.

Terms & Concepts
  • Assets under management: Total market value of client assets overseen by a firm.
  • Net inflows: New client money added after subtracting withdrawals.
  • Adjusted EPS: Earnings per share excluding certain items for comparison.