BlackRock Q4: Record Inflows, Expanding Fee Engine, and a Higher Dividend

Strong growth across ETFs, private markets, and tech, but GAAP noise and fee mix matter

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BlackRock closed 2025 with record inflows, strong revenue growth, and expanding fee streams across its platform.

The quarter confirmed the strength of its scale.

But it also highlighted a key tension.

Can BlackRock sustain double-digit fee growth while managing fee pressure and earnings volatility?

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