Blackstone (NYSE:BX) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	2	1	6	0	0
Last 30D	1	1	2	0	0
1M Ago	1	0	2	0	0
2M Ago	0	0	2	0	0
3M Ago	0	0	0	0	0

Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Blackstone, revealing an average target of $174.78, a high estimate of $195.00, and a low estimate of $158.00. A 3.03% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $180.25.

Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study

An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Blackstone. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Kenneth Worthington	JP Morgan	Lowers	Neutral	$158.00	$176.00
Bill Katz	TD Cowen	Maintains	Buy	$183.00	$183.00
Benjamin Budish	Barclays	Lowers	Equal-Weight	$164.00	$171.00
Brian McKenna	Citizens	Maintains	Market Outperform	$195.00	$195.00
Bill Katz	TD Cowen	Lowers	Buy	$183.00	$205.00
Michael Brown	UBS	Lowers	Neutral	$172.00	$175.00
Benjamin Budish	Barclays	Lowers	Equal-Weight	$171.00	$172.00
Benjamin Budish	Barclays	Raises	Equal-Weight	$172.00	$165.00
Michael Brown	UBS	Announces	Neutral	$175.00	-

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Blackstone. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
• Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Blackstone compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Blackstone's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.

Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Blackstone's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.

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Delving into Blackstone's Background

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.242 trillion in total asset under management, including $906.2 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2025. The company operates with scale in each of its major product lines: private equity (26% of fee-earning AUM and 33% of base management fees), real estate/real assets (31% and 35%), private credit (34% and 25%), and other alternatives (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (84% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (16%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).

A Deep Dive into Blackstone's Financials

Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.

Revenue Challenges: Blackstone's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.95%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.

Net Margin: Blackstone's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.27%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.

Return on Equity (ROE): Blackstone's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.46%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.

Return on Assets (ROA): Blackstone's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.36%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.

Debt Management: Blackstone's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.54. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.

Analyst Ratings: What Are They?

Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

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