BlackRock Rides on Private Market Growth: Is Now the Time to Buy BLK?

Key Takeaways BlackRock plans to double operating income and hit a $280B market cap by 2030 through private markets growth. BLK's acquisitions, including Preqin and HPS Investment, solidify its private credit and infrastructure reach. AUM hit a record $11.58T in Q1 2025, with $83B in net inflows and strong ETF and active equity contributions.Last week, BlackRock Inc. (BLK) unveiled its plans to expand in private markets during an Investor Day conference. The company is targeting $400 billion in private ma ...