BlackRock has become the first asset manager to surpass $15.3 trillion in AUM, marking the strongest first half in the firm's history.

The company reported $192B in Q2 net inflows and a record $321B in H1 2026, driven by strong demand for ETFs, private markets, and active strategies.

BlackRock's assets under management reached a record $15.3 trillion, up 22% year-over-year, following $192 billion in Q2 net inflows and a record $321 billion in the first half of 2026. The firm's iShares ETF platform attracted $177.9 billion in H1 inflows, pushing total ETF assets above $6.2 trillion.

The company also reported 31% year-over-year revenue growth to $7.08 billion, while adjusted EPS came in at $13.91, beating analyst expectations. BlackRock's digital asset products now manage $48.8 billion, although crypto investment products recorded $3.1 billion in net outflows during the second quarter.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink called it the strongest start to a year in the firm's history, citing continued momentum across ETFs, technology, and private markets. Meanwhile, the company also increased its quarterly share buyback program to $550M.