# BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) — Q1-2012 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2012-04-18 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Financials / Asset Management & Custody Banks  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BLK/earnings/Q1-2012

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

BlackRock Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.87%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $3.14 | N/A | +3.53% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based solely on numerical results.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

BlackRock reported an EPS of $3.14, exceeding expectations by 3.53%. However, the stock fell by 2.87% in reaction, indicating that investors may have been looking for stronger overall performance or guidance. The lack of revenue data and management commentary may have contributed to the stock's decline.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BLK/earnings/Q1-2012_