BlackRock Inc (BLK) — Cash Flow Quality Index
BlackRock Inc (BLK) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.49x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-1.09 Billion is below net income of $2.21 Billion, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore BlackRock Inc (BLK) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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BlackRock Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1998–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for BlackRock Inc across 28 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check BLK capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for BlackRock Inc (1998–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for BlackRock Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see BlackRock Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.66x | $3.93 Billion | $5.94 Billion | ▼ -13.2% |
| 2024 | 0.76x | $4.96 Billion | $6.51 Billion | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2023 | 0.73x | $4.17 Billion | $5.68 Billion | ▼ -26.1% |
| 2022 | 0.99x | $4.96 Billion | $4.99 Billion | ▲ +24.6% |
| 2021 | 0.80x | $4.94 Billion | $6.21 Billion | ▲ +12.5% |
| 2020 | 0.71x | $3.74 Billion | $5.29 Billion | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2019 | 0.64x | $2.88 Billion | $4.53 Billion | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2018 | 0.71x | $3.08 Billion | $4.30 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2017 | 0.76x | $3.83 Billion | $5.01 Billion | ▲ +12.5% |
| 2016 | 0.68x | $2.15 Billion | $3.17 Billion | ▼ -24.2% |
| 2015 | 0.90x | $3.00 Billion | $3.35 Billion | ▼ -5.1% |
| 2014 | 0.94x | $3.08 Billion | $3.26 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2013 | 1.23x | $3.64 Billion | $2.95 Billion | ▲ +34.4% |
| 2012 | 0.92x | $2.24 Billion | $2.44 Billion | ▼ -24.0% |
| 2011 | 1.21x | $2.83 Billion | $2.34 Billion | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.21x | $2.49 Billion | $2.05 Billion | ▼ -22.2% |
| 2009 | 1.56x | $1.40 Billion | $897.00 Million | ▼ -36.0% |
| 2008 | 2.44x | $1.92 Billion | $786.00 Million | ▲ +313.0% |
| 2007 | 0.59x | $587.45 Million | $995.27 Million | ▼ -73.6% |
| 2006 | 2.23x | $720.88 Million | $322.60 Million | ▲ +105.0% |
| 2005 | 1.09x | $254.94 Million | $233.91 Million | ▼ -32.6% |
| 2004 | 1.62x | $231.36 Million | $143.14 Million | ▲ +39.9% |
| 2003 | 1.16x | $179.59 Million | $155.40 Million | ▼ -10.5% |
| 2002 | 1.29x | $172.04 Million | $133.25 Million | ▼ -17.1% |
| 2001 | 1.56x | $167.37 Million | $107.43 Million | ▲ +25.3% |
| 2000 | 1.24x | $108.61 Million | $87.36 Million | ▼ -36.5% |
| 1999 | 1.96x | $116.33 Million | $59.42 Million | ▲ +29.8% |
| 1998 | 1.51x | $53.70 Million | $35.60 Million | — |