Blackstone Q2 Earnings Surge: Distributable Earnings Climb 26%, AUM Tops $1.3 Trillion
BX sits 21% above its 52-week low of $101.73.
Summary
Blackstone reported strong Q2 2026 results, with Distributable Earnings of $2.0 billion, up 26% year-over-year, and AUM reaching $1.35 trillion. The firm declared a $1.29 quarterly dividend.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BX
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Earnings Surge
Distributable Earnings rose 26% YoY to $2.0 billion ($1.52/share); Fee Related Earnings up 22% to $1.8 billion ($1.43/share).
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AUM Milestone
Total AUM reached $1,346.3 billion, up 11% YoY, with $68.3 billion in quarterly inflows and $262.5 billion over the last twelve months.
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Dividend Declared
Quarterly dividend of $1.29 per share, payable August 10, 2026 to shareholders of record August 3, 2026.
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Segment Strength
Private Equity segment DE surged 31% YoY to $981 million; Real Estate DE up 32% to $745 million; Credit & Insurance DE declined 6% to $373 million.
Analysis · BX · Finance
A standout second quarter saw Distributable Earnings jump 26% to $2.0 billion and Fee Related Earnings rise 22% to $1.8 billion. Total assets under management climbed 11% year-over-year to $1.35 trillion, fueled by $68.3 billion in quarterly inflows. The results underscore the firm's momentum in private equity and credit, while its strategic bet on AI infrastructure is paying off in both fundraising and investment performance. The declared $1.29 dividend continues a steady capital return to shareholders.
At the time of this filing, BX was trading at $122.78 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $150B. The 52-week trading range was $101.73 to $190.09. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.