BlackRock Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call - BlackRock (NYSE:BLK)

Core Insights - BlackRock, Inc. is set to release its third-quarter earnings results on October 14, with expected earnings of $11.48 per share, a slight increase from $11.46 per share in the same period last year [1] - The company projects quarterly revenue of $6.28 billion, up from $5.2 billion a year earlier [1] - BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers, potentially valuing the deal at $40 billion [2] Analyst Ratings - Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $1,163 to $1,312 [8] - BMO Capital analyst James Fotheringham initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a price target of $1,280 [8] - B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $1,224 to $1,396 [8] - Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $1,200 to $1,350 [8] - Evercore ISI Group analyst Glenn Schorr maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $1,170 to $1,200 [8]