MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB Has $21.54 Million Holdings in BlackRock $BLK

MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB decreased its stake in BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 18,472 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 949 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB’s holdings in BlackRock were worth $21,536,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Westerkirk Capital Inc. bought a new position in shares of BlackRock in the second quarter valued at about $2,877,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey grew its holdings in BlackRock by 7.9% during the 2nd quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 23,167 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $24,308,000 after acquiring an additional 1,693 shares during the last quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System increased its position in BlackRock by 8.2% in the 2nd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 256,937 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $269,591,000 after acquiring an additional 19,404 shares in the last quarter. Investment Research & Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of BlackRock in the third quarter worth about $6,201,000. Finally, Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its position in shares of BlackRock by 12.2% during the second quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 20,020 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $21,006,000 after purchasing an additional 2,176 shares in the last quarter. 80.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

BlackRock Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE BLK opened at $1,112.50 on Wednesday. BlackRock has a 52-week low of $773.74 and a 52-week high of $1,219.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 3.33 and a current ratio of 3.33. The stock has a market cap of $172.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.47. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $1,067.68 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,101.22.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The asset manager reported $11.55 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.78 by ($0.23). BlackRock had a return on equity of 14.80% and a net margin of 26.64%.The firm had revenue of $6.51 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $11.46 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that BlackRock will post 47.41 EPS for the current year.

BlackRock Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 5th were issued a dividend of $5.21 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $20.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. BlackRock’s payout ratio is currently 53.59%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently weighed in on BLK. Loop Capital set a $1,255.00 price objective on shares of BlackRock in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on BlackRock from $1,486.00 to $1,514.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Citigroup raised their price target on BlackRock from $1,200.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 29th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price objective on BlackRock from $1,390.00 to $1,322.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Argus upped their target price on shares of BlackRock from $1,165.00 to $1,330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,316.18.

Key Stories Impacting BlackRock

Here are the key news stories impacting BlackRock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large Bitcoin ETF inflows led by BlackRock’s IBIT bolstered AUM and fee revenue expectations — IBIT reportedly drew the biggest single-day inflow (~$372M) as bitcoin ETFs collectively added ~$697M, supporting near-term revenues and investor appetite for BlackRock’s ETF platform. Bitcoin ETFs Pull $697M in One Day as BlackRock’s IBIT Leads Massive Market Inflows
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media bullishness on BLK’s earnings outlook — coverage (e.g., Zacks) highlights BlackRock’s history of earnings outperformance and argues the firm is positioned to beat upcoming estimates, which can lift sentiment and multiple expansion. Why BlackRock (BLK) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic growth themes — BlackRock executives are promoting ETF growth, AI and commodity exposure (e.g., copper) as 2026 drivers; positive messaging from senior portfolio managers can improve investor confidence in revenue diversification and product demand. Three key ETF themes to watch in 2026, according to BlackRock’s Jacobs
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/shareholder notices: BlackRock disclosed ownership moves in smaller issuers (e.g., Orion) after crossing thresholds; routine reporting of stakes is standard for large asset managers and tends to be neutral for BLK’s own stock. Orion Corporation: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 (BlackRock, Inc.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Other portfolio moves and fund notices — filings show stake increases in OMV and a slate of municipal fund dividend declarations; these are routine for a large manager and largely informational. BlackRock Increases Stake in OMV Above 4% Voting Rights Threshold
• Neutral Sentiment: Fund-level commentary and periodic reports (e.g., BlackRock International Fund Q3 2025) provide pacing on flows and performance but are not material company-level news. BlackRock International Fund Q3 2025 Commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly EPS miss (Oct 14): BlackRock narrowly missed EPS consensus last reported (EPS $11.55 vs. $11.78 est.), which leaves some vulnerability to earnings skepticism despite revenue growth; investors may be sensitive if future EPS/fee margins show weakness.

Insider Transactions at BlackRock

In other news, CFO Martin Small sold 1,258 shares of BlackRock stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,043.38, for a total transaction of $1,312,572.04. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 6,209 shares in the company, valued at $6,478,346.42. The trade was a 16.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Rachel Lord sold 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,165.04, for a total value of $13,980,480.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 7,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,394,113.20. This represents a 62.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.98% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About BlackRock

BlackRock, Inc is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of products and services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors. Its core activities include portfolio management across active and index strategies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under the iShares brand, fixed income, equity and multi-asset solutions, as well as alternatives such as private equity, real estate and infrastructure. The firm also offers cash management and liquidity solutions and retirement-focused products designed for defined contribution and defined benefit investors.

In addition to traditional investment management, BlackRock is known for its technology and risk management capabilities, most prominently its Aladdin platform, which combines portfolio management, trading and risk analytics and is used both internally and licensed to external clients.