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Apr 9, 2025 5:00 AM - Tony Dante
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BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is a global investment management corporation, known for its extensive range of financial services and products. As the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock offers investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients worldwide. The company competes with other major asset managers like Vanguard and State Street.
On April 11, 2025, BlackRock is set to release its quarterly earnings, with Wall Street analysts estimating an earnings per share (EPS) of $10.69 and projected revenue of approximately $5.31 billion. Investors are keen to see if BlackRock meets or exceeds these expectations, as it could impact the company's stock performance.
Beyond these estimates, analysts are focusing on key financial metrics to gauge BlackRock's financial health. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is approximately 19.85, indicating the price investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. This ratio helps investors understand if the stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its earnings.
BlackRock's price-to-sales ratio stands at about 6.05, reflecting its market value relative to revenue. This metric is useful for comparing companies within the same industry. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 6.12, showing the company's total value compared to its sales, which can provide insights into its valuation.
The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 24.99, suggesting how efficiently BlackRock generates cash from its operations. With an earnings yield of about 5.04%, investors can assess the return on investment. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 indicates a relatively low level of debt compared to equity, while a current ratio of 16.40 highlights BlackRock's strong liquidity position.
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