Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Blackrock Shares (Diluted) increased by 10809.2% to 165M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from 156.6M to 165M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Shares (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 77.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value38.1M38.1M38.1M38.1M150.5M150.1M149.7M149.6M1.8M156.6M156.3M165.2M1.5M165M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+294.9%-0.3%-0.3%-0.0%-98.8%>999%-0.2%+5.7%-99.1%>999%
YoY Change+294.9%-0.6%+4.3%+4.4%+10.4%-16.9%+5.3%
Range1.5M165.2M
CAGR+57.0%
Avg YoY Growth+43.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackrock's shares (diluted)?
Blackrock (BLK) reported shares (diluted) of 165M in Q1 2026.
How has Blackrock's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Blackrock's shares (diluted) increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from 156.6M to 165M.
What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's shares (diluted)?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Blackrock's shares (diluted) has grown at a 77.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 152.4M to 479.6M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.