BlackRock Reports $205 Billion in Q3 Inflows and Expands into AI Infrastructure
On its third-quarter earnings call on October 14, 2026, BlackRock reported net inflows of $205 billion for the quarter. This brought assets under management to a record $15.5 trillion as investors continue to favor long-term strategies and diversified investment vehicles. The firm is expanding into private credit and infrastructure financing, particularly in artificial intelligence-related projects such as Meta’s planned $14 billion data center in Texas. By integrating Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and HPS Investment Partners, BlackRock aims to offer comprehensive debt and equity solutions across evolving market conditions. BlackRock also highlighted strong organic base fee growth of 11% for the quarter — its ninth consecutive period at or above a 5% target. The firm is capitalizing on higher-margin opportunities in private markets and active ETFs, with iShares reporting $22 billion in record inflows during Q3.
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