Blackstone reported record assets under management of $1.3 trillion, driven by $68.5 billion in inflows during Q1 2026. Distributable earnings per share rose 25% to $1.36, surpassing analyst expectations, while total distributable earnings increased 25% to $1.76 billion. The firm declared a quarterly dividend of $1.16 per share and repurchased shares, signaling confidence despite market turbulence. Management highlighted strong momentum, growth in key platforms, and resilience amid geopolitical risks, with expectations for accelerated growth in the second half of the year.
Anthropic has launched Ode, a $1.5 billion AI implementation company formed through a joint venture with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, Goldman Sachs, and others. Ode builds on the acquisition of Fractional AI, focusing on deploying elite AI enginee...
Williams Companies secured a $5.34 billion investment from Blackstone for AI-driven Power Innovation projects, reducing its capital needs while retaining 51% ownership. CIBC adjusted its price target to $83, suggesting potential stock price upside fr...
Blackstone Inc. is viewed as a high-quality asset manager trading at a discounted valuation with a 3.8% dividend yield. The company benefits from favorable industry trends like rising inflation, global wealth growth, demographic changes, and AI infra...
