Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $450mn as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $450.4 million as the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate, adding regulatory uncertainty to an already weak crypto market.
NASDAQ · BLK
BlackRock, Inc.
Financial Services · Asset Management
$1,058.66
Down-$21.42 (-2.02%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 PM
SID Score
5.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
51/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 170.74B
- P/E ratio
- 28
- Dividend yield
- 1.97%
- 52-week range
- $917.39 – $1,187.17
- Volume
- 444.87K
- Avg. volume
- 647.52K
Price performance
BLK price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
BLK closed at $1,058.66 after 20 trading sessions, down 8.29% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $1,058.66
- Period change
- -8.29%
- Period low
- $1,058.66
- Period high
- $1,176.64
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $1,062.19 | $1,067.5937 | $1,049.75 | $1,058.66 | 444.87K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,073.71 | $1,080.02 | $1,057.72 | $1,065.60 | 481.89K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1,082.81 | $1,092.00 | $1,072.387 | $1,079.65 | 479.81K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $1,065.34 | $1,074.52 | $1,061.55 | $1,062.40 | 368.29K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $1,092.77 | $1,092.89 | $1,071.195 | $1,072.03 | 468.45K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $1,107.78 | $1,113.03 | $1,094.17 | $1,095.37 | 575.96K |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $1,112.00 | $1,124.815 | $1,111.17 | $1,122.29 | 410.83K |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $1,117.42 | $1,132.99 | $1,112.065 | $1,126.15 | 519.95K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $1,128.79 | $1,137.01 | $1,106.395 | $1,107.08 | 737.26K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $1,142.01 | $1,149.1399 | $1,124.15 | $1,128.10 | 575.71K |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $1,152.87 | $1,158.825 | $1,142.57 | $1,155.61 | 796.68K |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $1,170.56 | $1,183.39 | $1,158.32 | $1,164.48 | 721.35K |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $1,168.43 | $1,187.1708 | $1,161.90 | $1,167.57 | 751.59K |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $1,175.71 | $1,182.01 | $1,170.88 | $1,173.21 | 644.98K |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $1,170.94 | $1,180.78 | $1,163.36 | $1,176.64 | 488.51K |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $1,158.84 | $1,174.43 | $1,156.565 | $1,172.61 | 585.07K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $1,150.68 | $1,159.9999 | $1,147.325 | $1,156.55 | 380.59K |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $1,154.76 | $1,159.8125 | $1,139.29 | $1,139.82 | 702.2K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $1,161.52 | $1,181.68 | $1,155.10 | $1,158.92 | 584.72K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $1,149.00 | $1,161.805 | $1,143.13 | $1,154.35 | 355.36K |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $13.464 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 24% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 5% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for more than two-thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which, by our calculations, account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one-third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $1,304.50
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 11
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Why Is BLK Down Today? Bitcoin ETF Headwinds Offset Strategic Growth Initiatives
BlackRock shares fell 2.02% today as Bitcoin ETF outflows of $450 million dominated market sentiment following the failed CLARITY Act vote in the Senate. While the crypto regulation setback pressured the stock, BlackRock's new product launches and AI partnerships suggest longer-term growth opportunities remain intact.
Bottom line: BlackRock's 2% decline reflects near-term crypto regulatory headwinds, but the company's diversified growth initiatives in retirement solutions, AI partnerships, and infrastructure investing provide meaningful long-term catalysts. Investors should monitor whether regulatory clarity on cryptocurrency emerges and track the adoption of LifePath Solutions, as these factors will likely determine the stock's direction over the next 6-12 months.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
CLARITY Act Fails Senate Test — What This Means for Crypto
A Senate procedural vote just handed crypto's biggest legislative push its most serious setback of the year, and two stocks built entirely around that bill's passage are already bleeding. The real question is whether a second vote can happen before Congress disappears for recess.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs Had Their Worst Day Since June Following Failed Clarity Act Vote
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs shed roughly $593 million combined Tuesday, their heaviest single-day drawdown since June.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
Will Truist's Prime Auto Lending Exit Strengthen Its Profitability?
TFC's auto lending portfolio sale aims to sharpen its focus on higher growth areas, reduce credit losses and drive modest earnings and ROTCE accretion in 2027.
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Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
BlackRock, Inc. Stock Performance
BlackRock, Inc. shares closed at $1,058.66, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 0.44%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, BLK has retreated 9.91%, though the stock has posted a modest 3.26% gain over three months. On a one-year basis, shares have declined 1.64%, underperforming the broader financial services sector. The stock currently trades below its 50-day moving average of $1,102.52 but sits near its 200-day moving average of $1,057.54, suggesting a test of longer-term support. Notably, the 14-day RSI reading of 21.5 places BLK firmly in oversold territory, a level that historically signals potential near-term mean reversion. The stock carries a beta of 1.484, indicating significantly higher volatility relative to the broader market, according to Massive/Polygon data. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 647,517 shares, with the company's market capitalization at $170.7 billion.
BlackRock, Inc. Valuation Analysis
BlackRock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.0, reflecting a premium valuation relative to many financial services peers, per SID market data. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 3.07, consistent with BlackRock's asset-light business model as the world's largest asset manager. The PEG ratio registers at negative 4.72, a distortion driven by anomalies in the forward growth estimate inputs rather than a meaningful valuation signal. According to SEC filings, BlackRock maintains a dividend yield of approximately 1.89%, providing a steady income component for shareholders. The company's $170.7 billion market capitalization underscores its dominant position within the financial services sector. At current levels, the stock's valuation implies the market is pricing in continued growth in assets under management and fee revenue. BlackRock's valuation metrics should be evaluated in the context of its scale advantages, recurring revenue streams, and diversified product offerings across active and index strategies.
Smart Money Activity for BLK
BlackRock's composite smart money score stands at 52 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership sentiment scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong conviction among large asset allocators. In contrast, insider activity scores 5.3 out of 25, and dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, both relatively subdued readings. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, suggesting moderate legislative interest. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 17 insider transactions over the past 90 days, with 12 purchases and 5 sales. The buy-to-sell ratio of 2.4-to-1 indicates insiders have been net buyers during this period of share price weakness. Per 13F institutional filings, the maximum institutional score suggests that large fund managers continue to maintain or increase their positions in BLK. The divergence between strong institutional support and moderate insider activity contributes to the overall neutral composite reading, warranting continued monitoring of future filing disclosures.
BlackRock, Inc. Earnings Outlook
BlackRock has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the April 2026 quarter, the company posted earnings per share of $12.53, exceeding the consensus analyst estimate of $11.67 by $0.86, representing a 7.4% surprise. The July 2026 quarter showed accelerating outperformance, with actual EPS of $13.91 surpassing estimates of $12.55 by $1.36, a 10.8% beat. Per analyst estimates, the upcoming October 2026 quarter carries a consensus EPS expectation of $14.26, implying continued sequential earnings growth. The trajectory from $12.53 to $13.91 in reported quarters, with $14.26 projected next, reflects an upward earnings progression. BlackRock's consistent ability to exceed street expectations suggests analysts may be underestimating the company's fee revenue generation and operational leverage. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BLK
Wall Street consensus on BlackRock remains decidedly positive, with recent analyst actions uniformly reflecting bullish positioning, per Wall Street analyst reports. On September 9, 2026, Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating, maintaining consistent coverage following a prior Outperform reiteration on August 10. BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating on July 17, 2026, shortly after BlackRock's strong quarterly earnings report. Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on July 16, signaling continued confidence in the company's growth trajectory. Most notably, JP Morgan upgraded BLK to Overweight from Neutral on July 16, 2026, representing the sole rating change among recent coverage actions, according to SID consensus data. The upgrade from JP Morgan is significant as it removes one of the few neutral voices among major sell-side firms covering BlackRock. Across all five recent analyst actions, none carried a negative or underperform recommendation, reflecting broad institutional conviction in BlackRock's fundamental outlook amid its recent share price pullback.
