BlackRock (BLK) executive Stephen Cohen makes bona fide gift of 657 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. insider Stephen Cohen reported a bona fide gift of 657 shares of common stock. The Senior Managing Director transferred these shares on February 19, 2026 at a stated transaction price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash, charitable-style disposition.

Following this gift transfer, Cohen’s directly held position is reported as 5,886 shares of BlackRock common stock. This figure includes both common stock and Restricted Stock Units that are scheduled to vest over a period of 1 to 3 years, each unit settling in one share of common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cohen Stephen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackRock, Inc. [ BLK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Senior Managing Director

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share)	02/19/2026		G		657	D	$0	5,886(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes Common Stock as well as Restricted Stock Units that will vest over a period of 1 to 3 years. Each Restricted Stock Unit is payable solely by delivery of an equal number of shares of Common Stock.

	/s/ Robert Andrew Dickson III as Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen Cohen	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stephen Cohen report at BlackRock (BLK)?

Stephen Cohen reported a bona fide gift transfer of 657 shares of BlackRock common stock. The transaction occurred on February 19, 2026 and was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a non-cash disposition rather than an open-market sale.

How many BlackRock (BLK) shares does Stephen Cohen hold after this Form 4?

After the reported gift, Stephen Cohen is shown holding 5,886 BlackRock shares. This total includes both common stock and Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest over 1 to 3 years, with each Restricted Stock Unit payable in an equal number of common shares.

Was the Stephen Cohen BlackRock (BLK) transaction a sale or a gift?

The transaction was a bona fide gift, not a market sale. The Form 4 uses transaction code “G” and describes the action as a gift transfer, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a non-cash disposition of shares.

What type of security was involved in Stephen Cohen’s BlackRock (BLK) Form 4?

The filing involves shares of BlackRock common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. Footnotes clarify that the post-transaction total includes both common stock and Restricted Stock Units, each unit settling in one share of common stock over time.

Do Stephen Cohen’s reported BlackRock (BLK) holdings include Restricted Stock Units?

Yes. The footnote states his reported holdings include common stock and Restricted Stock Units that vest over 1 to 3 years. Each Restricted Stock Unit is payable solely by delivering one share of BlackRock common stock upon vesting, increasing his actual share count over time.