Retained Earnings
Blackrock Retained Earnings increased by 3.4% to $39.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.0%, from $36.28B to $39.18B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 8.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Consistent growth indicates strong profitability and effective capital reinvestment, whereas a decline may signal losses or excessive dividend payouts.
Detailed definition
This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...
Peer comparison
High retained earnings are typical for mature, profitable firms that prioritize internal growth and share buybacks over high dividend yields.
retained_earningsHistorical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $32.34B | $34.73B | $35.61B | $36.28B | $37.07B | $37.58B | $37.90B | $39.18B |
| QoQ Change | — | +7.4% | +2.5% | +1.9% | +2.2% | +1.4% | +0.8% | +3.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +10.1% | — | — | +8.2% | +6.4% | +8.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's retained earnings?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported retained earnings of $39.18B in Q1 2026.
- How has Blackrock's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's retained earnings increased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $36.28B to $39.18B.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's retained earnings?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Blackrock's retained earnings has grown at a 8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.34B to $37.90B.
- What does retained earnings mean?
- Total profits kept in the business rather than paid out as dividends.