# BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) — Q1-2016 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2016-04-14 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Financials / Asset Management & Custody Banks  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BLK/earnings/Q1-2016

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

BlackRock Misses on EPS, Stock Up 1.9%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $4.25 | N/A | -0.54% |
| 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 for this quarter.

### What It Means

BlackRock reported an EPS of $4.25, slightly missing expectations, but the stock still rose by 1.9%. This positive stock reaction may be attributed to overall market sentiment or other factors not reflected in the earnings numbers. Investors will be looking for more detailed insights from future reports.

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