# BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) — Q1-2017 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2017-04-19 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Financials / Asset Management & Custody Banks  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BLK/earnings/Q1-2017

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

BlackRock Beats on EPS, Stock Down 1.7%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $5.25 | N/A | +5.40% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

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

### Guidance Changes

No forward guidance data is available.

### What It Means

BlackRock reported an EPS of $5.25, exceeding expectations, but the stock still fell by 1.7%. This decline could be attributed to broader market trends or investor sentiment rather than the earnings beat, as revenue details were not disclosed.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BLK/earnings/Q1-2017_