Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$180.00 +3.28 (+1.86%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Blackstone - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
12

Buy
6

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Blackstone in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BX.

Consensus Price Target

$169.56
-5.80% Downside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Blackstone, the average price target is $169.56. The highest price target for BX is $230.00, while the lowest price target for BX is $134.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.80% from the current price of $180.00.

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BX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$169.56	$169.13	$155.38	$115.15
Forecasted Upside	-5.80% Downside	-1.00% Downside	-6.92% Downside	-4.86% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

BX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Blackstone Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Blackstone	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-5.80% Downside	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	M. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$195.00 ➝ $180.00	+8.63%
1/13/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Michael Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$175.00 ➝ $174.00	+6.23%
1/13/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Benjamin Budish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$199.00 ➝ $192.00	+18.93%
12/23/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Love Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$168.00 ➝ $179.00	+4.78%
12/19/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$134.00 ➝ $157.00	-7.70%
12/9/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$149.00 ➝ $230.00	+22.99%
11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$172.00 ➝ $182.00	-0.62%
10/18/2024	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
10/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$157.00 ➝ $170.00	-2.71%
10/18/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$171.00 ➝ $192.00	+9.73%
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10/18/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $146.00	-15.93%
10/18/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Blostein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$135.00 ➝ $150.00	-13.36%
10/16/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $160.00	+0.85%
10/14/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$148.00 ➝ $155.00	+0.65%
10/10/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$164.00 ➝ $177.00	+18.24%
8/27/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Watts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$134.00	-5.61%
4/24/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$133.00 ➝ $135.00	+9.09%
4/9/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
1/11/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
10/10/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$114.00 ➝ $121.00	+14.64%
10/6/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$113.00	+8.45%
10/4/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
4/21/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	William Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underperform	$74.00 ➝ $70.50	-23.32%

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Should I Buy Blackstone Stock? BX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Blackstone pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Blackstone
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Blackstone Inc.:

Blackstone Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.91, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a market capitalization of $124.49 billion, showcasing its significant size and stability in the asset management industry.
Blackstone Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.86 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $3.44, providing a yield of approximately 2.00%.
As of the latest trading session, the stock price is $172.42, which is near its 52-week high of $200.96, suggesting strong market confidence in the company's future prospects.
Institutional investors own 70.00% of Blackstone Inc.'s stock, indicating strong support from large financial entities, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.

Blackstone
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Blackstone Inc. for these reasons:

The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 118.21%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns. This could raise concerns about sustainability in the long term.
Blackstone Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 59.25, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.51, indicating that it is more volatile than the market. This could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction where an insider sold over 42,000 shares, may raise concerns about the confidence of management in the company's future performance.
The company has a current ratio of 0.71, which is below the ideal threshold of 1.0, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.

BX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Blackstone is $169.56, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $134.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Blackstone in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Blackstone's stock has a predicted downside of -5.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Blackstone's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Blackstone has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Blackstone less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Blackstone is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BX compares to other companies.

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Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target