Core Insights - BlackRock, Inc. is one of the largest asset management firms globally, with a market cap of $174.7 billion and operations across multiple regions [1] Financial Performance - BlackRock is expected to report an adjusted EPS of $11.78 for Q3, reflecting a 2.8% increase from $11.46 in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, EPS is projected to be $47.57, a 9.1% increase from $43.61 in 2024, with further growth expected in fiscal 2026 to $52.14, a 9.6% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, BlackRock's stock has increased by 22.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 15.4% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 19.4% [4] - Following the release of mixed Q2 results, BlackRock's stock declined by 5.9%, but subsequently gained over 5% in the following two trading sessions [5][6] Market Sentiment - Analysts maintain a consensus "Strong Buy" rating for BlackRock, with 13 "Strong Buys," three "Moderate Buys," and two "Holds" among 18 analysts [7] - The mean price target for BlackRock is $1,183.25, indicating a modest 3.1% upside potential from current levels [7]