Core Insights - BlackRock's second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $12.05, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.66, marking a 16% increase from the previous year [1][9] - The company's shares are down 6.4% in early market trading following the earnings report [1] Financial Performance - BlackRock's revenues for the quarter were $5.42 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase, but slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.43 billion [3][9] - Total expenses rose to $3.69 billion, up 23% year over year, driven by increases across all cost components [3][9] - Net income attributable to BlackRock on a GAAP basis was $1.59 billion, reflecting a 7% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Assets Under Management (AUM) - As of June 30, 2025, AUM reached a record high of $12.52 trillion, an 18% increase year over year, supported by $46 billion in long-term net inflows [5][9] - The average AUM for the quarter was $11.97 trillion, up 15% year over year [5] Non-Operating Income and Share Repurchases - Non-operating income was reported at $521 million, significantly higher than $214 million in the prior-year quarter [4] - BlackRock repurchased shares worth $375 million during the reported quarter [6] Strategic Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners on July 1, 2025, which is expected to enhance its position as a global asset manager [2][7]