# BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported first-quarter financial results on Tuesday.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- BlackRock reported $130 billion in net inflows in Q1 2026, its highest first quarter in five years.
- The acquisitions of HPS and Preqin contributed significantly to revenue and margin expansion in Q1 2026.
- BlackRock plans to launch a new LifePath target date fund with private market allocations in 2026.
- The Department of Labor's proposed rule could accelerate private market access in 401(k) plans, benefiting BlackRock.
- BlackRock filed for a NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (IQQ) to expand its US ETF offerings.

**Companies:** BlackRock
**Countries:** United States, Mexico, Europe, Middle East, India, Japan

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