Equity
Capital Conservation Buffer
Blackrock Capital Conservation Buffer remained flat by 0.0% to 8.0% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Capital Conservation Buffer shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
A higher buffer indicates greater financial resilience and lower risk of insolvency during market volatility.
Detailed definition
This is the additional capital that financial institutions are required to hold above minimum regulatory requirements to...
Peer comparison
Standard requirement for global systemically important financial institutions (G-SIFIs) and large asset managers.
Metric ID:
regulatory_capital_bufferHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range8% – 8%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's capital conservation buffer?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported capital conservation buffer of 8.0% in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's capital conservation buffer?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Blackrock's capital conservation buffer has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 8.0% to 8.0%.
- What does capital conservation buffer mean?
- Extra capital held by a financial institution to protect against potential losses during economic stress.