Blackrock sees $84B inflows in Q1 2025

Blackrock reported a strong first quarter in 2025, with $84 billion in net inflows and a 12% year-over-year increase in revenue, totaling $5.28 billion.

The firm’s performance was driven by record demand for Ishares ETFs, which contributed significantly to the inflows.

Blackrock also experienced growth in private markets and active strategies, which helped fuel the overall performance.

In addition, the company’s technology division saw a 16% increase in year-over-year revenue, thanks to continued growth in its Aladdin platform and a boost from its recent Preqin acquisition.

Adjusted earnings per share for Q1 2025 were $11.30, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Adjusted operating income rose 14% year-over-year.

Despite some costs related to acquisitions, Blackrock maintained positive operating trends.

The firm returned $375 million to shareholders through buybacks and increased its dividend to $5.21 per share, a 2% rise.

CEO Larry Fink emphasised the company’s diverse platform, noting that growing demand for ETFs and tech services is positioning Blackrock for continued success in a dynamic market.

"We’ve intentionally shaped our platform to serve clients in all market environments, building a premier global public-private markets investment and technology firm," Fink said.

Blackrock remains confident that its franchises, such as its private markets platform, ETFs, and Aladdin risk management technology, will continue to benefit from capital flows and investment, even amid volatile public markets.