BlackRock (BLK) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting opened with remarks from the Chairman and CEO, highlighting the agenda and inviting shareholder participation through questions submitted online.

• The Corporate Secretary outlined procedural matters, confirmed the presence of a quorum, and detailed the rules of conduct for the meeting.

Financial performance review

• Achieved a record $800 billion in net inflows in 2025 and $130 billion in Q1 2026, driving 8% organic base fee growth.

• Aladdin platform delivered ACV growth in line with low to mid-teens targets.

• Over the last five years, $2.4 trillion in client net inflows were recorded.

Dividend announcements

• Increased dividend per share by 10% and stepped up share repurchases for 2026.

• Achieved a 10% CAGR on dividends and over 15% annual return on repurchases over the past decade.