Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.70
Blackstone Inc. (BX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.3%
Payout Ratio
2.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BX Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.4% and trend is rising.
BX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.3%
Trailing DPS$7.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout173.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-1.7%
5Y CAGR19.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return-6.2%
5Y Total Return63.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,30110Y ago$57,80220Y ago$48,148
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
BX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Blackstone Inc. distributes 2.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 173.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BX has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -1.7% and 5-year CAGR of 19.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.3% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 63.0%, with dividends contributing 23.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,802 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$20.84
Avg/Payment$1.0420
Latest Change-22.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $1.1600 | ↓ -22.1% | 3.93% | May 11, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $1.4900 | ↑ +15.5% | 3.61% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $1.2900 | ↑ +25.2% | 3.25% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $1.0300 | ↑ +10.8% | 2.50% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.9300 | ↓ -35.4% | 3.03% | May 5, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $1.4400 | ↑ +67.4% | 2.34% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.8600 | ↑ +4.9% | 2.03% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.8200 | ↓ -1.2% | 2.40% | Aug 5, 2024 |
BX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.0% payout
Streak
2Y
19.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BXBlackstone Inc. | $96.2B | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $90.9B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 APOApollo Global Manage… | $74.0B | 1.4% | 24.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $18.5B | 2.7% | 49.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $40.4B | 6.6% | — | 7 | Unknown |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $17.5B | 17.6% | 6.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BAMBrookfield Asset Man… | $81.3B | 0.8% | 29.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  OWLBlue Owl Capital Inc… | $16.8B | 7.6% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
BX Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.65 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $4.69 | 35.9% | 4 | $3.88 | 120.9% | 0.83x | 7.4% |
| 2024 | $3.45 | 3.9% | 4 | $3.62 | 95.3% | 1.05x | 5.5% |
| 2023 | $3.32 | -32.8% | 4 | $1.84 | 180.4% | 0.55x | 5.3% |
| 2022 | $4.94 | 38.4% | 4 | $2.36 | 209.3% | 0.48x | 7.8% |
| 2021 | $3.57 | 86.9% | 4 | $8.13 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 5.7% |
| 2020 | $1.91 | -0.5% | 4 | $1.50 | 127.3% | 0.79x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | -20.7% | 4 | $3.03 | 63.4% | 1.58x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $2.42 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.26 | 107.1% | 0.93x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $2.32 | 39.8% | 4 | $2.21 | 105.0% | 0.95x | 3.7% |
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Start ComparisonBX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BX stock.
How much dividend does BX pay per share?
Blackstone Inc. (BX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BX's next ex-dividend date?
BX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BX's dividend safe?
BX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.0% and FCF payout ratio of +173.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BX increased its dividend?
BX has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.7%.
How often does BX pay dividends?
Blackstone Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $7.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BX five years ago would be worth approximately $16,301 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.