BLK · News · 20260905N

Operating Margin Drivers

BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-09-05 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56 · In source text

BlackRock’s adjusted operating margin reached 45.9% in the second quarter. Adjusted operating income rose 39% year over year, exceeding the 31% revenue growth rate reported for the quarter. Margin expansion is being supported by scale, higher-fee alternatives, and technology-related business growth.

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operating_incomepositiverealized—BlackRock reported 39% adjusted operating income growth in Q2.