Operating Expenses

Total sales asset and account expense

Blackrock Total sales asset and account expense increased by 2.5% to $1.26B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.6%, from $1.01B to $1.26B. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Total sales asset and account expense shows an upward trend with a 12.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal successful asset gathering efforts, while a decrease could indicate reduced distribution activity or lower commission structures.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate costs associated with distribution, including sales commissions, asset-based distribution...

Peer comparison

Comparable to distribution and servicing costs at major retail and institutional asset managers.

Metric ID: blk_total_sales_asset_and_account_expense

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$877.00M$877.00M$877.00M$877.00M$908.00M$855.00M$888.00M$929.00M$962.00M$996.00M$1.01B$1.06B$1.16B$1.23B$1.26B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+3.5%-5.8%+3.9%+4.6%+3.6%+3.5%+1.3%+5.4%+9.3%+5.5%+2.5%
YoY Change+3.5%-2.5%+5.9%+16.5%+13.6%+14.4%+20.8%+23.1%+24.6%
Range$855.00M$1.26B
CAGR+10.8%
Avg YoY Growth+13.3%
Median YoY Growth+14.4%
Current Streak9 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackrock's total sales asset and account expense?
Blackrock (BLK) reported total sales asset and account expense of $1.26B in Q1 2026.
How has Blackrock's total sales asset and account expense changed year-over-year?
Blackrock's total sales asset and account expense increased by 24.6% year-over-year, from $1.01B to $1.26B.
What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's total sales asset and account expense?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Blackrock's total sales asset and account expense has grown at a 12.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.51B to $4.46B.
What does total sales asset and account expense mean?
The total cost of distributing products and servicing client accounts.