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BX·Blackstone Inc.

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After Hours
High
$125.77
Open
$123.50
Market Cap
150.26B
52W High
$190.09
Low
$121.64
P. Close
$123.08
P/E
49.20
52W Low
$101.73
Fwd P/E
16.47
DailyIQ Est.
$146.75
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
Barclays is preparing to sell roughly $875 million of debt to Blackstone, a move that will inject liquidity into the firm and could shift its capital structure. The infusion of cash may improve Blackstone’s debt capacity and alter its credit metrics, potentially easing borrowing costs over the next few weeks. Traders should monitor how the transaction affects Blackstone’s balance sheet and whether any credit rating agencies adjust the firm’s outlook in the coming days. In parallel, Blackstone and TPG are pursuing a sale of Hologic’s surgical business for more than $4 billion, a deal that could unlock value for both parties and reshape the medical‑device landscape. The outcome of that transaction will influence Blackstone’s asset mix and could impact its fee‑earning profile in the near term. Analysts have recently lowered Blackstone’s price target, citing valuation concerns, but the cuts are 31–32 hours old and may still be reflected in market sentiment. The combination of the debt sale and the Hologic deal suggests a strategic push to optimize capital and pursue high‑margin opportunities. Watch for any regulatory approvals or pricing announcements from the Hologic transaction, as they could provide a catalyst for Blackstone’s earnings outlook. Finally, keep an eye on credit rating updates and any changes to Blackstone’s debt capacity that may arise once the Barclays deal closes.
Earnings Summary
Blackstone Inc. is a global alternative asset manager focused on private equity, real estate, and credit investments, deploying capital across diverse asset classes and operating a fee‑earning engine that spans hedge funds, public debt, and multi‑asset strategies. In the most recent quarters, Blackstone posted EPS of $1.69 in Q4 2024, beating the $1.47 estimate, and $1.09 in Q1 2025, slightly above the $1.06 estimate, while revenue climbed from $4.15 billion to $2.76 billion, reflecting a seasonal dip; the trend reversed with EPS of $1.21 in Q2 2025 and $1.52 in Q3 2025, each surpassing forecasts, and revenue rising to $3.07 billion and $3.30 billion, respectively, before a rebound to $3.94 billion in Q4 2025, where EPS of $1.75 beat the $1.58 estimate and revenue of $3.94 billion exceeded the $3.83 estimate; the company then reported an EPS of $1.36 in Q1 2026 versus an estimate of $1.43, marking the first miss in six quarters. Historically, Blackstone has maintained a strong earnings beat streak, with five consecutive quarters of EPS exceeding expectations, yet revenue has fluctuated, falling from $4.15 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.76 billion in Q1 2025 before recovering to $3.94 billion in Q4 2025, indicating volatility in its fee‑earning mix. Recent news highlights a lower price‑to‑earnings multiple relative to peers, a higher dividend yield, and inclusion in the Russell 1000 Value and Top 200 Value indices, which may attract value‑oriented capital; the acquisition of Dresser Utility Solutions and a potential stake in Vietnam’s MoMo signal strategic expansion into utility infrastructure and digital payments, while the lack of new analyst commentary keeps the stock in a neutral stance amid market sentiment shifts. Forward‑looking watch points include the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call for guidance on fee‑earning performance, real‑estate and private‑equity exposure, and regulatory developments, as well as monitoring interest‑rate movements and index rebalancing that could affect valuation and capital allocation.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.95$1.18$1.40$1.63$1.85Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.34 - -
Q1'26$1.43$1.36-4.6%
Q4'25$1.58$1.75+10.7%
Q3'25$1.23$1.52+23.9%
Q2'25$1.10$1.21+9.8%
Q1'25$1.06$1.09+3.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.6B$3.0B$3.3B$3.7B$4.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.5B - -
Q1'26$3.6B$3.4B-5.1%
Q4'25$3.8B$3.9B+2.8%
Q3'25 - $3.3B -
Q2'25 - $3.1B -
Q1'25 - $2.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

BX Stock Snapshot

BX is currently trading at $123.09, giving Blackstone Inc. a market cap of 150.26B and a P/E ratio of 49.2. Today's range spans $121.64–$125.77, with shares opening at $123.50 and moving up $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year BX has traded between $101.73 and $190.09 - the current price is +21.0% off the 52-week low and -35.2% from the high. 35 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $141.50 (range $114.00–$184.00), implying upside of +15.0%.

BX trades at $123.09 (in the lower half of its 52-week range within $101.73–$190.09) - and the HOLD signal (64/100) reflects a market that's fairly priced relative to near-term expectations rather than one that's mispriced in either direction. (P/E: 49.2) At 150.26B in Financial Services market cap, neutral sentiment (51/100) confirms the lack of near-term narrative catalyst. The thesis is intact; the timing is patient.

Portfolio construction in Financial Services often uses large-cap names like BX as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 64/100 (HOLD) at $123.09 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and neutral sentiment (51/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $101.73–$190.09 annual range rather than a directional bet.