Equity
Capital Conservation Buffer
Blackrock Capital Conservation Buffer remained flat by 0.0% to 4.0% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Capital Conservation Buffer shows a downward trend with a -83.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Maintaining or exceeding the buffer is essential for regulatory compliance and financial stability; falling below it signals significant capital stress.
Detailed definition
A mandatory layer of high-quality capital that banks must hold above minimum regulatory requirements to absorb losses du...
Peer comparison
Universal requirement for banks under Basel III standards; peers report this as part of their capital adequacy disclosures.
Metric ID:
regulatory_capital_bufferHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 145.8% | 4% | 4% |
| QoQ Change | — | -97.3% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -97.3% | +0.0% |
Range4% – 145.8%
Avg YoY Growth-48.6%
Median YoY Growth-48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's capital conservation buffer?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported capital conservation buffer of 4.0% 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 -83.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 145.8% to 4.0%.
- What does capital conservation buffer mean?
- A mandatory safety cushion of capital held to absorb potential losses during economic stress.