20 Most Profitable Stocks of the Last 20 Years

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6. BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK)

Net Income (TTM): $5.55 billion

Operating Margin: 32.66%

Market Capitalization: $184.01 billion

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is one of the most profitable stocks on our list.

TheFly reported on January 23 that Freedom Capital’s analyst, Mikhail Paramonov, upgraded BLK from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $1,364, up from $1,255. The firm noted that BLK’s Q4 results reinforce its long-term earnings potential, which is driven by growth across base fees, performance fees, and technology services.

In a recent move, on January 26, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) filed with the SEC to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which is a fund designed to provide bitcoin exposure while generating income through a covered-call strategy, primarily by selling options on its existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The fund has not yet been assigned a ticker or fee structure. This move builds on BLK’s presence in the spot bitcoin ETF market and targets investors seeking income-focused strategies within the crypto space.

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is a global investment management firm providing a wide range of financial services, including asset management, risk advisory, and technology solutions. The company serves institutional and individual clients worldwide.

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