Blackstone Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
BX's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 29.5% return on equity & 38.0% operating margin. Areas of concern: 121.5% earnings payout ratio & 132.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 19.68% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 9 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Return on Equity: 29.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 38.0%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 121.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 132.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
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Very SafeAbout Blackstone Inc.
Blackstone Inc. is the world's largest alternative asset manager, specializing in private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund solutions. The firm provides investment and fund management services across diverse segments, including private equity, real estate and real assets, private credit, and other alternatives, serving primarily institutional investors alongside high-net-worth individuals. Its strategies encompass opportunistic and core+ real estate investments, debt opportunities collateralized by commercial properties, multi-asset class approaches, secondary funds, public debt and equity, as well as capital markets services targeting early-stage to later-stage companies. Blackstone Inc. operates through offices in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, delivering scale in each major product line to create value for investors and portfolio companies. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in New York, New York, Blackstone Inc. plays a pivotal role in the global alternative investment landscape.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.02%
Annual Dividend
$4.97
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
121.54%
FCF Payout Ratio
132.24%
Stock Price
$123.77
52-Week Range
$101.73 – $190.09
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 4, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 11, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.72%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
19.68%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.92%
3-Year Total Growth
-5.06%
5-Year Total Growth
145.55%
10-Year Total Growth
61.72%
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