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Tier 1 Leverage Adequacy Requirement
Blackrock Tier 1 Leverage Adequacy Requirement decreased by 5.7% to $50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Tier 1 Leverage Adequacy Requirement shows relatively stable performance with a 3.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
Maintaining capital above this requirement ensures the firm is not over-leveraged and remains within regulatory bounds for balance sheet size.
Detailed definition
This metric defines the minimum Tier 1 capital required to satisfy regulatory leverage adequacy standards, independent o...
Peer comparison
Standardized across global financial institutions as a supplementary leverage ratio requirement.
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tier_1_leverage_adequacy_requirementHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $47M | $53M | $50M |
| QoQ Change | — | +12.8% | -5.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +12.8% | -5.7% |
Range$47M – $53M
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+3.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's tier 1 leverage adequacy requirement?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported tier 1 leverage adequacy requirement of $50M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's tier 1 leverage adequacy requirement?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Blackrock's tier 1 leverage adequacy requirement has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $47M to $50M.
- What does tier 1 leverage adequacy requirement mean?
- The minimum amount of core capital required to support total assets without considering risk-weighting.