Albion Financial Raises BlackRock Stake 4.9% to $32.1 Million Position
Albion Financial Group UT increased its BlackRock stake by 4.9% in Q3, acquiring 1,289 additional shares to hold 27,528 shares valued at $32.1 million as of quarter-end. BlackRock accounts for 1.9% of Albion Financial’s portfolio, making it the fund’s 12th-largest position.
1. BlackRock’s Stake in Umicore Fluctuates Around 5% Threshold
On December 25, 2025, BlackRock, Inc. notified Umicore that its combined direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments had fallen below the 5% disclosure threshold, dropping to 4.75%. Four days later, on December 29, BlackRock’s position rose to 5.11%, comprising 4.30% in direct voting rights and 0.81% in derivatives. Based on a share capital denominator of 246.4 million, the firm crossed the threshold downwards and then upwards within a four-day window, reflecting rapid trading activity in critical materials and recycling equities.
2. Q4 2025 Earnings Release Scheduled for January 15
BlackRock will report fourth quarter 2025 results prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, January 15, 2026. CEO Laurence D. Fink, President Robert S. Kapito and CFO Martin S. Small will host a teleconference at 7:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the earnings release and slide deck via the firm’s website in advance of the call. A listen-only webcast and replay will be available for those dialing in domestically or internationally.
3. Albion Financial Group UT Increases BlackRock Holding by 4.9%
In its latest 13F filing for the third quarter, Albion Financial Group UT disclosed it raised its BlackRock position by 1,289 shares to 27,528 shares, a 4.9% increase. BlackRock now represents 1.9% of Albion’s total portfolio, making it the fund’s 12th largest holding. This adjustment follows broader institutional trends, as hedge funds and other asset managers collectively own over 80% of BlackRock’s outstanding shares.