Blackstone's Q2 2026 results mark a clear inflection point, with total revenue surging 69.5% year-over-year to $4.8B, driven by fee income that constitutes 97.2% of revenue. The firm's efficiency ratio improved to 36.8% from 59.7% in the prior quarter, demonst...
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Revenue growth accelerated 69.5% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to $4.8B, with fee income representing 97.2% of total revenue and EPS surging 60.2% to $1.57.
Blackstone reported record earnings in 2025, underscoring its robust financial health. Despite market volatility, the firm maintains resilient fundamentals, positioning it to capture upside in a recovering economy.
The firm’s assets under management span credit & insurance, private equity, and real estate, creating non‑correlated growth. This diversification fuels robust fee generation and cushions the business against sector‑specific downturns.
Private wealth AUM grew 16% year‑over‑year, and Blackstone commands an estimated 50% share of private‑wealth revenue among major alternative firms. This positions the firm to capture expanding wealth‑management demand.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 23, 2026 | $1.52+13.4% vs $1.34 | $3.8B+11.1% vs $3.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $1.36+1.5% vs $1.34 | $3.4B+0.7% vs $3.4B |
Q1 2026 Jan 29, 2026 | $1.75+13.6% vs $1.54 | $3.9B+7.1% vs $3.7B |
Q4 2025 Oct 23, 2025 | $1.52+23.6% vs $1.23 | $2.8B-9.6% vs $3.1B |
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the launch of Blackstone Private Markets Fund (BXPM), a new, perpetual flagship strategy providing simplified access to Blackstone's private markets platform in a single allocation. The strategy has access to: Private equity, through Blackstone's $364 billion private equity strategies, including corporate private equity, tactical opportunities, growth, and life sciences, and secondaries business Private infrastructure, through Bla.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Blackstone Inc. (BX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.74 | $88.03B | 28.80 | 21.87% | 22.67% | 14.59% | 6.89% | |
| $90.29 | $81.07B | 38.59 | -7.47% | 18% | 3.96% | — | |
| $114.02 | $65.67B | 15.71 | 15.78% | 8.54% | 7.06% | — | |
| $39.82 | $14.33B | 18.27 | 40.31% | 10% | 5.11% | — | |
| $117.55 | $38.61B | 59.97 | 96.21% | 9.97% | 7.43% | — | |
| $44.67 | $17.12B | 36.92 | 79.63% | 4.68% | 4.88% | — |
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Blackstone Inc. (BX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Blackstone Inc. (BX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Blackstone Inc. (BX) grew revenue by 21.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Blackstone Inc. (BX) is profitable, generating $3.52B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (22.7% net margin).
Yes, Blackstone Inc. (BX) pays a dividend with a yield of 6.89%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -0.2%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) has an efficiency ratio of 35.4%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
