BlackRock Surpasses $15.34 Trillion in AUM, Stock Jumps 6% in Q2 2026

According to Reuters, BlackRock surpassed $15.34 trillion in assets under management in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, becoming the first investment firm to cross the $15 trillion milestone. The company reported $868 billion in net inflows over the past 12 months, with $321 billion in first-half inflows, including $192 billion in the quarter, driven by exchange-traded funds, fixed income and private markets.

The milestone triggered a sharp market reaction. BlackRock shares jumped more than 6% after the earnings release, and adjusted earnings reached $13.91 per share, beating analyst estimates of $12.59. Operating margin increased to 45.9%, the highest level in nearly five years.