Blackstone Reports Strong Q2 Earnings with 61% Net Income Growth and Continued AUM Expansion
BX sits 35% above its 52-week low of $101.73.
Summary
Blackstone reported strong Q2 2026 results with a 61% increase in net income, significant AUM growth, and a higher dividend, alongside a favorable litigation settlement.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BX
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Net Income Attributable to Blackstone Inc. Soars
Net Income Attributable to Blackstone Inc. increased by 61% to $1.23 billion for Q2 2026, up from $764.2 million in Q2 2025. Year-to-date, net income rose 36% to $1.88 billion.
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Total Revenues Show Strong Growth
Total Revenues for Q2 2026 increased by 36% to $5.04 billion, compared to $3.71 billion in Q2 2025. Year-to-date revenues grew 24% to $8.66 billion.
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Assets Under Management Continue to Expand
Total Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by $42.2 billion (3%) quarter-over-quarter to $1.35 trillion. Fee-Earning Assets Under Management (FEAUM) increased by $24.0 billion (3%) quarter-over-quarter to $961.6 billion.
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Dividend Per Share Increased
Dividends declared per share of common stock increased by 24.7% to $1.16 for Q2 2026, up from $0.93 in Q2 2025.
Analysis · BX · Finance
Blackstone delivered a robust second quarter, demonstrating significant financial and operational strength. Net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. surged by 61% year-over-year, driven by substantial increases in total revenues and investment income. The company also continued to expand its asset base, with both Total Assets Under Management (AUM) and Fee-Earning Assets Under Management (FEAUM) showing healthy growth. This strong performance is further underscored by a notable increase in dividends per share and a positive resolution to a long-standing litigation matter, with the settlement costs covered by insurance. The consistent growth across key metrics and the positive resolution of legal overhangs signal strong operational execution and a favorable market environment for Blackstone's diverse investment strategies.
At the time of this filing, BX was trading at $137.13 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $170.6B. The 52-week trading range was $101.73 to $190.09. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.