Investing.com - BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported on Friday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
BlackRock announced earnings per share of $7.85 on revenue of $3.65B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $6.89 on revenue of $3.55B.
BlackRock shares are up 12% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $566.96 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 0.47% from the start of the year.
BlackRock follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
BlackRock's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on Tuesday, who reported EPS of $1.38 on revenue of $33.82B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $30.41B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on Wednesday with second quarter EPS of $7.12 on revenue of $62.14B, compared to forecast for EPS of $5.18 on revenue of $63.34B.
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