BlackRock Will Report Third-Quarter Earnings October 14
Asset managers should watch these results to gauge institutional demand and revenue trends heading into year-end.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Public Companies
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BlackRock is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 14, 2026. Analysts currently project quarterly revenue of $7.56 billion.
Why it matters
Operators monitor BlackRock's performance as a bellwether for the broader financial services industry and shifting trends in capital deployment. The upcoming report will clarify if the company can sustain growth momentum relative to the prior year.
Analysts project quarterly revenue of $7.56 billion against $6.51 billion in the prior year, with earnings expected to reach $14.25 per share compared to $11.55 previously. BlackRock shares closed at $1,058.29 on September 30, 2026.
The players
BlackRock
A global investment management firm that provides institutional and retail clients with various investment strategies and technology services.
Morgan Stanley
A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, securities, and wealth management services to corporations and governments.
Evercore ISI Group
An independent investment banking and advisory firm known for its market research and institutional equities analysis.
BMO Capital
The investment and corporate banking arm of the Bank of Montreal, providing financial services and research to institutional clients.
B of A Securities
The investment banking division of Bank of America that provides capital markets and financial advisory services to corporate clients.
The details
The earnings release will provide granular data on net inflows and fee-related revenue, which are critical for understanding current client demand for asset management services. Investors and industry participants are weighing these results against recent price target adjustments from various analysts, including shifts from Morgan Stanley, Evercore ISI Group, and BMO Capital. Market observers will specifically look for performance trends following the company's second-quarter results reported on July 15.
Timeline
July 15, 2026: BlackRock reported second-quarter financial results.
July 16, 2026: UBS and BofA Securities issued analyst price target revisions.
July 17, 2026: BMO Capital revised its price target for the firm.
September 9, 2026: Evercore ISI adjusted its price target for BlackRock shares.
October 14, 2026: BlackRock will release its third-quarter earnings before the market opens.
Market Landscape
This report follows the pattern established by the July 15, 2026, second-quarter earnings report by providing the latest quarterly update to the firm's growth trajectory. Industry analysts continue to adjust their outlooks based on these successive quarterly filings.
Operators should monitor the reported revenue and earnings growth to benchmark their own sector expectations against this market leader. Pay close attention to the firm's commentary on institutional client activity as a signal for broader market liquidity.
The takeaway
BlackRock's upcoming earnings provide a clear signal for the firm's trajectory following recent volatility in analyst price targets. Keep the October 14, 2026, release date on your calendar to review how the company's revenue performance compares to the $7.56 billion consensus.
What happens next
BlackRock will release third-quarter earnings on October 14, 2026, before the market opens.
Further reading
For broader trends in sector performance, see our coverage of Public Companies.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Benzinga.
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