Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

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Minimum Net Capital Requirement

Blackrock Minimum Net Capital Requirement remained flat by 0.0% to $2.20B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.8%, from $1.90B to $2.20B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Minimum Net Capital Requirement shows an upward trend with a 10.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2021

How to read this metric

Falling near this minimum indicates potential liquidity stress, while maintaining a significant buffer above it signals strong operational liquidity.

Detailed definition

This is the absolute minimum dollar amount of liquid net capital that a firm must maintain as mandated by regulatory aut...

Peer comparison

Standardized requirement for broker-dealers and asset managers to ensure market participant solvency.

Metric ID: net_capital_minimum_requirement

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.80B$2.00B$1.80B$1.90B$2.10B$2.20B$2.20B$2.20B
QoQ Change+11.1%-10.0%+5.6%+10.5%+4.8%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+10.0%+22.2%+15.8%
Range$1.80B$2.20B
CAGR+12.2%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.9%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackrock's minimum net capital requirement?
Blackrock (BLK) reported minimum net capital requirement of $2.20B in Q1 2026.
How has Blackrock's minimum net capital requirement changed year-over-year?
Blackrock's minimum net capital requirement increased by 15.8% year-over-year, from $1.90B to $2.20B.
What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's minimum net capital requirement?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Blackrock's minimum net capital requirement has grown at a 10.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.80B to $2.20B.
What does minimum net capital requirement mean?
The mandatory minimum amount of liquid capital a firm must hold to comply with regulatory operating requirements.