BLK
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BlackRock Inc. (BLK) closed at $1056.38 as of 2026-02-02, trading 31.7% above its 200-week moving average of $802.20. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 39.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1327 weeks of data, BLK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BLK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +34.0%.
With a market cap of $163.9 billion, BLK is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.7%. The stock trades at 3.0x book value.
Share count has increased 2.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 25.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BLK would have grown to $5516, compared to $760 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.0% vs 8.3% for the index — confirming BLK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: BLK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BLK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying BLK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.3% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +22.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 92% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +56.4% vs +44.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BLK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BLK has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +34.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 | 26 | 36.6% | +103.1% | +1302.9% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 2 | 4.6% | +22.6% | +1044.1% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 20 | 17.3% | +17.5% | +833.5% |
| Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 | 1 | 1.9% | -5.3% | +833.2% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 2 | 3.8% | -3.0% | +825.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Dec 2011 | 18 | 14.9% | +10.8% | +848.6% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 1.6% | +73.1% | +798.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 0.1% | +22.6% | +227.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 4.7% | +34.4% | +229.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 4 | 15.6% | +77.2% | +193.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 0.9% | +24.2% | +97.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 8.8% | +14.9% | +93.3% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 9.7% | +50.0% | +71.9% |
| Average | 7 | — | +34.0% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02