Blackstone Reports Robust Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Demonstrating Strong Growth Across Segments
New York, July 24, 2025 — Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world’s largest alternative asset manager, has announced its second quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing significant growth in earnings power, assets under management (AUM), and investment performance despite a volatile market environment. This report highlights Blackstone’s strategic expansion in private wealth, credit and insurance, and infrastructure sectors, reinforcing its industry leadership.
Key Financial Highlights for Q2 2025: - GAAP Net Income reached \(1.6 billion for the quarter, with GAAP Net Income Attributable to Blackstone Inc. at \)764 million. - Total Assets Under Management surged 13% year-over-year to a record \(1.21 trillion. - Fee-Earning AUM increased 10% year-over-year to \)887.1 billion. - Quarterly inflows totaled \(52.1 billion, with \)211.8 billion over the last twelve months (LTM). - Capital deployment was \(33.1 billion in the quarter and \)145.1 billion over the LTM. - Realizations stood at \(23.4 billion for the quarter and \)97.5 billion over the LTM. - Blackstone declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, payable August 11, 2025.
Segment Performance: - Real Estate: Total AUM of \(325 billion, with \)7.2 billion inflows in the quarter. Capital deployed was \(6.2 billion, and realizations were \)5.2 billion. Opportunistic funds appreciated 0.1% in the quarter. - Private Equity: AUM increased 18% to \(388.9 billion. Inflows were \)15.3 billion, capital deployed \(11.8 billion, and realizations \)7.3 billion. Corporate Private Equity appreciated 5.1% in the quarter. - Credit & Insurance: AUM rose 23% to \(407.3 billion. Inflows were \)26.8 billion, capital deployed \(14.1 billion, and realizations \)10 billion. Private Credit gross return was 3.0% in the quarter. - Multi-Asset Investing: AUM increased 13% to \(90 billion, with inflows of \)2.7 billion. The Absolute Return Composite gross return was 2.8%, outperforming the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index.
Investment Performance: Blackstone reported net accrued performance revenues of \(6.6 billion (\)5.37 per share), driven by appreciation across nearly all strategies. Notably, Private Equity and Infrastructure sectors showed robust returns with 5.1% and 2.9% quarterly appreciation respectively.
Balance Sheet and Capital Management: - Cash and net investments totaled \(20.5 billion, or \)16.64 per share. - Outstanding debt stood at \(12 billion with a \)4.3 billion credit revolver, maintaining strong A+/A+ credit ratings. - Share repurchases totaled 0.2 million common shares in the quarter.
Forward-Looking Insights: Blackstone’s CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman emphasized the firm’s resilience and strategic positioning, stating, “Blackstone delivered outstanding second-quarter results, reflective of the broader underlying expansion of the firm’s business and earnings power.” The firm’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital deployment strategy position it well to navigate economic uncertainties and capitalize on growth opportunities.
This 8-K report aligns with themes from previous earnings calls, where Blackstone highlighted its focus on expanding fee-earning assets, enhancing investment performance, and maintaining strong capital returns to shareholders. The consistent increase in distributable earnings per share and robust dividend policy underscore Blackstone’s commitment to shareholder value.
For investors and market analysts, Blackstone’s Q2 2025 results demonstrate a compelling growth trajectory supported by strategic asset allocation and operational excellence. The firm’s ability to generate strong fee-related earnings and net realizations amidst market volatility is a testament to its leadership in alternative asset management.
For detailed financial data and further insights, refer to the official SEC filing: Blackstone Q2 2025 8-K Report.
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