# Revenue rose 27% year over year to $6.70 billion.

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

## Key points

- BlackRock's investment advisory performance fees surged to $272 million, up from $60 million last year.
- Technology services revenue rose to $530 million, aided by the Preqin acquisition completed in March 2025.
- iShares platform posted record first-quarter net inflows of $132 billion, doubling net new base fees.
- Total assets under management reached a record $13.9 trillion, up from $11.6 trillion a year ago.
- BlackRock repurchased $450 million in shares and raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $5.73.

**Companies:** BlackRock

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