Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$136.47 -4.07 (-2.90%)

Closing price 03/13/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$137.50 +1.03 (+0.75%)

As of 03/13/2025 07:59 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

$172.38
26.31% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Blackstone, the average price target is $172.38. 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 upside of 26.31% from the current price of $136.47.

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BX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/14/24 to 3/14/25	1 Month Ago 2/13/24 to 2/12/25	3 Months Ago 12/15/23 to 12/14/24	1 Year Ago 3/15/23 to 3/14/24
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)	12 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$172.38	$172.38	$164.69	$119.53
Forecasted Upside	26.31% Upside	7.13% Upside	-12.60% Downside	-4.30% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.31% Upside	44.13% Upside	22.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BX News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/3/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
2/7/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight
2/7/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
1/31/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$174.00 ➝ $177.00	-1.59%
1/31/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kenneth Worthington Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$149.00 ➝ $154.00	-14.38%
1/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$195.00 ➝ $180.00	+8.63%
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%
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10/18/2024	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
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%
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%
10/14/2024	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, March 7, 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. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.69 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.50 by $0.19. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management, which can attract investors looking for profitable companies.
The company has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.44 per share, up from $0.86, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $5.76, providing a dividend yield of approximately 3.95%, which is appealing for income-focused investors.
Blackstone Inc. has a solid return on equity (ROE) of 19.58%, indicating that the company is efficient in generating profits from its equity. A high ROE is often a sign of a well-managed company, making it an attractive option for investors.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $172.38, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation. This can be a positive indicator for investors considering the stock's future performance.
Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of 301 shares by Director Ruth Porat, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects. Insider buying often indicates that those with the most knowledge about the company believe the stock is undervalued.

Blackstone
Bear Case

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

The dividend payout ratio is notably high at 158.68%, which means the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns in net income. This could raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividends if earnings do not keep pace.
Despite the positive earnings report, the stock has received several "Hold" ratings from analysts, indicating that there may be limited upside potential in the near term. This could suggest that the stock is fully valued at its current price.
Blackstone Inc. operates in a competitive market for alternative asset management, which can be subject to market volatility and economic downturns. This exposure can pose risks to investors, especially in uncertain economic conditions.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 1.00%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholders. Low insider ownership can sometimes lead to decisions that do not prioritize shareholder interests.
Recent downgrades from analysts, such as StockNews.com reducing its rating from "Buy" to "Hold," may reflect concerns about the company's growth prospects or market conditions, which could deter potential investors.

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 $172.38, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $134.00.
: 18 Wall Street 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 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 upside of 26.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Blackstone has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, UBS Group, 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