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BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) kicked off 2025 with a stellar first-quarter performance, reporting $84 billion in net inflows and a 12% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by record demand for <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/blackrocks-ishares-bitcoin-trust-etf-options-hit-1-9b-on-debut/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iShares ETFs</a> and accelerating growth in its technology services division.In its Q1 2025 earnings <a href="https://s24.q4cdn.com/856567660/files/doc_financials/2025/Q1/BLK-1Q25-Earning-Release.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">report</a>, BlackRock announced $5.28 billion in revenue, bolstered by both private markets and active investment strategies, reaffirming the firm’s resilience in a volatile macro environment.<h3 id="strong-record-etf-inflows-and-tech-expansion-drive-momentum-strong">Record ETF Inflows and Tech Expansion Drive Momentum</h3>The surge was largely fueled by unprecedented investor interest in iShares ETFs, with <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etp-in-europe-amid-institutional-crypto-push/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock</a> capturing strong flows across equity and fixed income products. In addition, the firm’s tech platform, Aladdin, and its recent Preqin acquisition contributed to a 16% rise in tech services and subscription revenue compared to Q1 2024.Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) hit $11.30, marking a 15% increase, while adjusted operating income rose by 14% year-over-year, reflecting healthy operational performance. While GAAP metrics were impacted by acquisition-related expenses, the underlying business remains on a growth trajectory.<h3 id="strong-shareholder-returns-and-strategic-outlook-strong">Shareholder Returns and Strategic Outlook</h3>During the quarter, BlackRock returned $375 million to shareholders via stock buybacks and increased its dividend to $5.21 per share, a 2% hike that underscores confidence in its financial position.CEO Larry Fink emphasized BlackRock’s unique positioning, noting that the company’s diversified platform across ETFs, private markets, and technology allows it to thrive in various market cycles.<blockquote>“We’ve intentionally shaped our platform to serve clients in all market environments,” Fink said. “BlackRock is a premier public-private markets investment and technology firm.”</blockquote>Fink also highlighted the strength of categories poised for capital flows, including private market investments, risk management solutions via Aladdin, and institutional-grade ETFs.<h3 id="strong-positioned-for-continued-growth-in-2025-strong">Positioned for Continued Growth in 2025</h3>With its ability to scale across asset classes and leverage data through its integrated platforms, BlackRock is poised to remain a leader amid ongoing transformation in global finance. The continued success of its ETF franchise, expanding tech infrastructure, and broadened private markets reach all reinforce BlackRock’s multi-dimensional growth model.The post<a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/analyst-predicts-dogecoin-could-reach-new-all-time-high/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a><a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/blackrock-reports-84b-q1-inflows-as-etfs-and-tech-drive-double-digit-growth/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock Reports $84B Q1 Inflows as ETFs and Tech Drive Double-Digit Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptosnewss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CryptosNewss.com</a>

BlackRock Reports $84B Q1 Inflows as ETFs and Tech Drive Double-Digit Growth

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