Blackstone Inc.

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Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by ...

📊 Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) holds an average analyst rating of 'Moderate Buy' with a consensus one-year price target of $145.52.

📉 JPMorgan Chase lowered its price target to $132 and issued a neutral rating, while Morgan Stanley cut its target to $184.

📈 The company reported Q1 earnings of $1.36 EPS, beating estimates, with revenue rising 10% year-over-year to $3.43 billion.

💰 Blackstone paid a quarterly dividend of $1.16 per share, yielding 3.7% annually with a payout ratio of 118.67%.

🏦 Treasury Holdings I. acquired 9.49 million shares for approximately $189.7 million in a recent transaction.

📉 The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 32.47 with a market capitalization of $94.32 billion.

📉 Blackstone's current ratio and quick ratio are both 0.76, indicating liquidity levels below one.

👥 Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 70% of the company's outstanding shares.

🏢 The firm is organized into principal investment platforms covering real estate, credit, and alternative strategies.

📅 Analysts have issued coverage updates ranging from April to June 2026 regarding price targets and ratings.

Bullish Signals
  • Blackstone beat quarterly earnings expectations with $1.36 EPS compared to a consensus of $1.34.
  • The company achieved a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $3.43 billion for the quarter.
  • Major shareholder Treasury Holdings I. significantly increased its stake by purchasing nearly 9.5 million shares.
  • Director Ruth Porat and other insiders have been actively buying stock in recent months.
  • The firm maintains a strong return on equity of 22.86% and a net margin of 20.67%.
  • Blackstone offers a dividend yield of 3.7%, providing income to shareholders.
Risk Factors
  • JPMorgan Chase downgraded its price target from $136 to $132 and issued a neutral rating.
  • Morgan Stanley reduced its price target significantly from $215 to $184.
  • TD Cowen lowered its price objective from $140 to $133 despite maintaining a buy rating.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.76 suggests liquidity constraints relative to short-term obligations.
  • Blackstone's dividend payout ratio is 118.67%, indicating the firm is paying out more in dividends than its current earnings generate.
Full Analysis
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) has received an average analyst rating of 'Moderate Buy' based on coverage from twenty-four analysts, with thirteen recommending a buy and eleven holding the stock. The consensus one-year price objective stands at $145.52. Recent analyst actions include JPMorgan Chase lowering its target to $132 with a neutral rating, TD Cowen reducing its target to $133 while maintaining a buy, and Morgan Stanley cutting its target to $184 despite an overweight rating. Financially, Blackstone reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share on April 23rd, beating the consensus estimate of $1.34. The company generated revenue of $3.43 billion, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, with a net margin of 20.67%. The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 32.47 and has a market capitalization of $94.32 billion. Additionally, the firm recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.16 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of 3.7%. Insider activity highlights significant accumulation by Treasury Holdings I., which acquired approximately 9.5 million shares for roughly $189.7 million, increasing its position significantly. Other insiders, including Director Ruth Porat and various institutional investors like Strive Asset Management, have also made purchases in the third and fourth quarters. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 and is led by founders Stephen A. Schwarzman and Peter G. Peterson.