BlackRock Health Sciences Stock Price, News & Analysis

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released its 10th annual Read on Retirement® report, revealing a significant confidence gap in retirement readiness. While 64% of workplace savers feel on track with retirement savings (up 23% over the decade), only 38% of employers believe the majority of their employees are prepared—a record low.

The study highlights concerning trends: retirement savings rates dropped to 10% in 2025 from 12% in 2022, and only 27% of current retirees feel financially prepared, down from 43% in 2020. The report also reveals demographic disparities, with Gen X showing the lowest confidence at 54% and a persistent gender gap where 84% of men versus 73% of women feel secure about their savings.

In response, BlackRock's LifePath Paycheck® has gained significant traction, accumulating $24 billion in assets since its April 2024 launch, becoming the fastest-growing lifetime income target-date strategy in the defined contribution market.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has completed its acquisition of ElmTree Funds, a leader in the commercial net-lease sector. The acquisition will enhance BlackRock's Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform by expanding its investment solutions capabilities, particularly in providing long-dated contractual income opportunities for clients.

The integration brings ElmTree's expertise in commercial net-lease sector under BlackRock's PFS platform, with James Koman continuing to lead ElmTree investment strategies. The deal was supported by multiple advisory firms, with Goldman Sachs, Berkshire Global Advisors as financial advisors, and several law firms including Skadden Arps and Kirkland & Ellis providing legal counsel.

BlackRock's (NYSE:BLK) Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has announced a strategic agreement to acquire a 49.99% stake in Eni CCUS Holding, a global leader in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology. The partnership encompasses key projects including Liverpool Bay and Bacton in the UK, L10 in the Netherlands, with an option to participate in Italy's Ravenna CCS project.

The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of CCUS infrastructure across multiple geographies, focusing on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The partnership leverages GIP's infrastructure expertise and Eni's technical capabilities to advance large-scale decarbonization solutions. The deal aligns with the estimated $100 trillion investment opportunity in clean energy transition infrastructure.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has announced the planned termination of the iShares iBonds Oct 2025 Term TIPS ETF (IBIB). The ETF will cease trading on October 15, 2025, with final NAV calculation on the same date and liquidation scheduled for October 20, 2025.

The termination follows the ETF's designed purpose, as iBonds ETFs are structured to mature like individual bonds during specific windows. As the fund approaches its final distribution date, its holdings will transition to short-term instruments and cash, with shareholders receiving liquidation proceeds around the specified liquidation date.

KBRA has assigned a BBB rating with a Stable outlook to HPS Corporate Capital Solutions Fund's (HCAP) senior unsecured notes, consisting of $150 million at 5.860% due 2028 and $200 million at 6.200% due 2030. HCAP, a Business Development Company (BDC), is managed by HPS Investment Partners, which was recently acquired by BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) in July 2025.

As of Q1 2025, HCAP maintains a $1.3 billion investment portfolio across 131 companies, with 91% in senior secured first lien loans. The company operates with a conservative leverage of 0.65x, below its target range of 0.75x to 1.0x. The fund benefits from HPS's extensive experience, with $157 billion in AUM and 780+ employees across 14 global offices.

The rating reflects HCAP's strong ties to HPS, diversified portfolio, and conservative leverage, balanced against its limited operating history and economic uncertainties.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset management firm, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $5.21 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 23, 2025, to shareholders who are registered as of the close of business on September 5, 2025.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The company has made its earnings release and supplemental materials available through their investor relations website at ir.blackrock.com/quarterlyresults.

A teleconference call for investors and analysts will be hosted by CEO Laurence D. Fink, President Robert S. Kapito, and CFO Martin S. Small at 7:30 a.m. ET. U.S. participants can dial (786) 460-7166, while international callers should use (800) 401-3551, referencing the BlackRock Conference Call (ID: 1723819).

A live webcast will be accessible through BlackRock's investor relations website, with a replay available by 10:30 a.m. ET on July 15, 2025.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ElmTree Funds, a leading net-lease real estate investment firm with $7.3 billion in assets under management. ElmTree, founded in 2011, specializes in single tenant, build-to-suit real estate assets and manages 122 properties across 31 U.S. states.

The acquisition will be integrated into BlackRock's Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform, created through its combination with HPS Investment Partners. The deal structure includes upfront consideration primarily in BlackRock stock, with potential additional performance-based payments over five years. ElmTree CEO James Koman will continue leading the investment strategies post-acquisition.

The transaction, targeting the $1 trillion net lease market, is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has successfully completed its acquisition of HPS Investment Partners (HPS), creating a powerful integrated platform in private credit markets. The company is establishing a new division called Private Financing Solutions (PFS), which will combine their private credit, GP and LP solutions, and private and liquid CLO businesses.

The combined PFS platform will manage $190 billion in client assets and will operate alongside BlackRock's $3 trillion public fixed income franchise. The HPS business will maintain its branding and will be known as "HPS, a part of BlackRock." The integrated platform will be led by Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson, with Kapnick serving as an observer to the BlackRock Board of Directors.

This strategic acquisition positions BlackRock to better serve clients as private credit continues to reshape financial markets, particularly in matching long-dated capital with long-term investors such as insurance companies, pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and wealth managers.