BlackRock Soars on $205B Inflows, Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates
Asset management giant sees accelerating growth in private assets and digital currencies, pushing total assets under management to a record $13.46 trillion.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) demonstrated significant momentum in the third quarter of 2025, reporting a massive $205 billion in total net inflows that underscored its accelerating dominance in private and digital assets. The world's largest asset manager comfortably surpassed analyst expectations for the quarter, posting strong results that sent a bullish signal to the market.
The firm announced adjusted earnings per share of $11.55 on $6.51 billion in revenue, of $11.31 in EPS and $6.29 billion in revenue. The powerful results were fueled by broad-based growth, pushing the company's total assets under management (AUM) to a new record of $13.46 trillion.
A key driver of the impressive quarter was the firm's strategic expansion into alternative investments. According to the company's report, its digital assets segment was a standout performer, attracting $22.46 billion in cryptocurrency inflows. This surge boosted BlackRock's total crypto holdings to over $102 billion, signaling strong investor appetite for its digital offerings and validating the firm's early moves in the space.
The performance reflects a broader strategic push into less liquid, higher-margin products. The indicates that BlackRock is successfully capturing capital that is seeking returns beyond traditional public markets.
Wall Street reacted positively to the news, with several analysts reaffirming their confidence in the company's trajectory. In response to the strong earnings, for BlackRock to $1,300 from $1,215, maintaining an 'Outperform' rating. The beat adds to the stock's recent positive momentum, which had seen it gain 4.5% in the three months leading up to the report. The quarter's results solidify BlackRock's position as a market leader, showcasing its ability to adapt to evolving investor demands and generate substantial growth across both traditional and emerging asset classes.