Blackstone Inc. (BX) Stock Price & Analysis
Blackstone Inc. (BX) closed at USD 118.75 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 8.38% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 109.57; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 105.5–118.93 on volume of 11,846,527 shares. Market capitalization is $141.94B, with a 52-week range of USD 101.73–165.14 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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Key facts (BX)
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BX (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 3 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale) (24 analysts), mean target USD 138.27 (range 118–169).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +2.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 1.71, revenue estimate $4.22B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BX)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold BX. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torray Funds | 3.00% | $22.2M | Added +14.3% | |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 1.10% | $145M | Unchanged |
| Kahn Brothers | Kahn Brothers Group | 0.05% | $264K | Unchanged |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | <0.01% | $441K | Unchanged |
Analysts (BX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale), 24 analysts; mean target USD 138.27 (low 118, high 169).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $130 → $125 |
| 2026-10-13 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $122 → $116 |
| 2026-10-12 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $154 → $144 |
| 2026-10-08 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $128 → $124 |
| 2026-10-02 | Wells Fargo | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $122 |
| 2026-08-27 | Oppenheimer | Target raised | Outperform | $140 → $171 |
| 2026-07-30 | Argus Research | Target raised | Buy | $146 → $150 |
| 2026-07-24 | Oppenheimer | Target raised | Outperform | $139 → $140 |
| 2026-07-24 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Neutral | $114 → $127 |
| 2026-07-24 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $133 → $145 |
| 2026-07-24 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $161 → $169 |
| 2026-07-24 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $119 → $128 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.3% | +2.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -20.3% | +0.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| Max drawdown | -36.8% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -47.0% (Nov 2021→Dec 2022) |
Companies that name BX in their SEC reports
| Relationship to BX | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Versamet Royalties Corp (VMET) | 20-F Apr 30, 2026 | “On April 10, 2026, we completed the acquisition of an existing 3.52% gold stream on payable gold production from the Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia, Canada from fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners LP and fund entities managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. We paid upfront consideration consisting of $340 million in cash and 2,054,906 Common Shares.” |
| partner | Bumble Inc. (BMBL) | 10-K Mar 16, 2026 | “Prior to the IPO and the Reorganization Transactions, Bumble Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, was formed primarily as a vehicle to finance the acquisition (the "Sponsor Acquisition") of a majority stake in Worldwide Vision Limited by a group of investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc. ("Blackstone" or our "Sponsor").” |
| partner | Paysafe Ltd (PSFE) | 20-F Mar 3, 2026 | “Privatization and long term investment—In December 2017, a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and Blackstone acquired Paysafe for approximately a $4 billion U.S. dollar equity value and the company was delisted from the London Stock Exchange, marking the start of a new phase of private ownership and investment.” |
| partner | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “•Sale of limited partner units by affiliates of our general partner or affiliates of Blackstone Inc. ("Blackstone") or Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("Brookfield")” |
| partner | Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “partner interest in CQP in the form of 239.9 million common units, 100% of the general partner interest and 100% of the incentive distribution rights, with the remaining non-controlling limited partner interest held by Blackstone Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and the public.” |
| partner | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “Our evolved ecosystem is built on expanding relationships with key long-term distribution partners, a differentiated asset management approach powered by Blackstone's best-in-class asset origination with a proven track record and complemented by other asset managers, and strategic relationships with reinsurers that provide efficient access to substantial external capital.” |
| partner | PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “PJT Partners Inc. was formed in connection with certain merger and spin-off transactions whereby the financial and strategic advisory services, restructuring and reorganization advisory services and Park Hill Group businesses of Blackstone Inc. (our "former Parent") were combined with PJT Capital LP, a financial advisory firm founded by Paul J.” |
| partner | DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. (DLR) | 10-K Feb 13, 2026 | “In April 2025, we contributed an additional three development projects at the Digital Dulles campus to our joint venture with Blackstone.” |
| partner | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (AIG) | 10-K Feb 12, 2026 | “•Announced a strategic collaboration with Amwins Group, Inc. and Blackstone Inc. to form Lloyd's Syndicate 2479, providing capacity for portfolio solutions.” |
| partner | Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) | 10-K Feb 11, 2026 | “•our strategic partnerships with Blackstone and BlackRock which we believe allows us to access more diverse asset classes and benefit from scale and market-leading capabilities;” |
BX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.71 | $1.77 | -3.5% | $4.22B | 15 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $1.56 | $1.60 | -2.9% | $4.19B | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $5.92 | $6.03 | -1.9% | $14.68B | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.40 | $7.48 | -1.0% | $18.57B | 23 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 118.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.38% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 109.57 |
| Open | USD 107.32 |
| Day Range | USD 105.5 – 118.93 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 101.73 – 165.14 |
| Volume | 11,846,527 shares |
| Market Cap | $141.94B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BX)
Nexqual's technical model rates BX "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.52 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 125.66) |
| MACD | -3.56 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BX)
Wall Street analysts rate BX "Buy" based on 24 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 138.27 (range USD 118–169), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 24 |
| Mean Target | USD 138.27 |
| High Target | USD 169 |
| Low Target | USD 118 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 11 / 0 |
Earnings (BX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.71 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.22B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 1.32 vs est 1.26 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.52 vs est 1.34 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.36 vs est 1.34 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.75 vs est 1.54 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BX)
| Total Revenue | $15.81B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -0.10% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +49.06% |
| Profit Margin | +22.49% |
| ROE | +32.38% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.68 |
| Current Ratio | 0.97 |
| Total Cash | $3.04B |
| Total Debt | $14.19B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $4.55B (31.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BX)
Nexqual rates Blackstone Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Operating margin 49% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $3.04B cash vs $14.2B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $4.55B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 31% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 32%, ROA 14.3% |
Ownership (BX)
| Insider Ownership | +1.04% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +73.77% |
| Shares Outstanding | 750.63M |
| Float | 710.21M |
| Short % of Float | +3.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Leadership (BX)
Blackstone Inc. is led by Stephen Allen Schwarzman B.A., Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO | Stephen Allen Schwarzman B.A. |
|---|---|
| CFO & Vice Chairman | Michael S. Chae |
| President, COO & Director | Jonathan D. Gray CIMA |
| Global Head of Private Equity Strategies & Director | Joseph Patrick Baratta |
| Senior Managing Director of Private Equity - New York | Seth A. Meisel |
Major Backers & Investors (BX)
Notable institutional backers of Blackstone Inc. include Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 4.64% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.13% |
| JPMorgan | 2.55% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.38% |
| Capital Group | 1.76% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.54% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.56% |
| BlackRock | 6.92% |
| State Street | 4.32% |
| Geode Capital | 2.45% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | BlackRock, Inc. | USD 1,137.29 | ▼ 1.07% |
| KKR | KKR & Co. Inc. | USD 93.09 | ▲ 3.58% |
| BN | Brookfield Corporation | USD 38.28 | ▲ 2.05% |
| BAM | Brookfield Asset Management Inc | USD 47.64 | ▲ 3.45% |
| APO | Apollo Global Management, Inc. | USD 114.83 | ▲ 2.81% |
| STT | State Street Corporation | USD 167.84 | ▼ 0.66% |
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