Key Takeaways
- • Blackstone manages $1.304 trillion in total assets under management (AUM) as of the most recent reporting period, with $937.6 billion in fee-earning AUM, maintaining its position as the world's largest alternative asset manager.
- • Stock price trading at $123.79 as of June 18, 2026, with a trailing P/E ratio of 31.74 and forward P/E of 20.58; market capitalization stands at approximately $151.3 billion.
- • Trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $3.90 with a 21.21% profit margin and 29.53% return on equity, demonstrating strong profitability metrics across the alternative asset management sector.
- • TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on May 18, 2026, but lowered price target from $140 to $133, signaling cautious sentiment despite bullish fundamental positioning.
- • 52-week price range of $101.73 to $190.09 indicates significant volatility; dividend yield of 4.01% with forward dividend of $4.97 provides income component for institutional holders.
Summary
Blackstone Inc. (BX) operates as the preeminent alternative asset manager globally, overseeing $1.304 trillion in total assets under management. The firm's diversified platform spans private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge fund solutions, and credit strategies, positioning it as a comprehensive alternative investment provider for institutional and individual investors. The company first surpassed the $1 trillion AUM milestone during the second quarter of 2023, establishing itself as the inaugural alternative asset manager to achieve this scale.
As of June 18, 2026, Blackstone's stock traded at $123.79, reflecting recent market pressures on the broader alternative assets sector. The equity carries a trailing P/E multiple of 31.74 and a forward P/E of 20.58, alongside a PEG ratio of 2.08 based on five-year expected growth. The market capitalization reached $151.3 billion, with trading volume of 4.24 million shares against an average daily volume of 5.98 million shares. The stock's 52-week range of $101.73 to $190.09 underscores sector volatility over the measurement period.
Financial performance remains robust, with trailing twelve-month net income attributable to common shareholders of $3.05 billion and diluted earnings per share of $3.90. The firm generated $14.4 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue while maintaining a 21.21% profit margin and a 29.53% return on equity, metrics that demonstrate operational efficiency and capital deployment effectiveness. The balance sheet shows total cash of $2.61 billion with a total debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating conservative leverage positioning.
The dividend structure supports income-focused institutional holders, with a forward dividend of $4.97 and a yield of 4.01%. Analyst sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with TD Cowen maintaining a Buy rating as of May 18, 2026, though the firm lowered its price target from $140 to $133, suggesting moderated near-term expectations despite long-term conviction. The next earnings release is anticipated on July 23, 2026, with consensus expectations likely to drive near-term price discovery.
As of June 18, 2026, Blackstone's stock traded at $123.79, reflecting recent market pressures on the broader alternative assets sector. The equity carries a trailing P/E multiple of 31.74 and a forward P/E of 20.58, alongside a PEG ratio of 2.08 based on five-year expected growth. The market capitalization reached $151.3 billion, with trading volume of 4.24 million shares against an average daily volume of 5.98 million shares. The stock's 52-week range of $101.73 to $190.09 underscores sector volatility over the measurement period.
Financial performance remains robust, with trailing twelve-month net income attributable to common shareholders of $3.05 billion and diluted earnings per share of $3.90. The firm generated $14.4 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue while maintaining a 21.21% profit margin and a 29.53% return on equity, metrics that demonstrate operational efficiency and capital deployment effectiveness. The balance sheet shows total cash of $2.61 billion with a total debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating conservative leverage positioning.
The dividend structure supports income-focused institutional holders, with a forward dividend of $4.97 and a yield of 4.01%. Analyst sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with TD Cowen maintaining a Buy rating as of May 18, 2026, though the firm lowered its price target from $140 to $133, suggesting moderated near-term expectations despite long-term conviction. The next earnings release is anticipated on July 23, 2026, with consensus expectations likely to drive near-term price discovery.
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