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Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$177.46 -5.65 (-3.09%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
13
Buy
6

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 13 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BX.

Consensus Price Target

$164.69
-7.20% Downside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Blackstone, the average price target is $164.69. The highest price target for BX is $230.00, while the lowest price target for BX is $127.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.20% from the current price of $177.46.
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BX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
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)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$164.69$157.63$130.78$110.22
Forecasted Upside-7.20% Downside-13.89% Downside-18.09% Downside-14.09% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

BX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BX Price Targets by Month

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Blackstone Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBlackstoneFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.32
2.49
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-10.00% Downside13.18% Upside12.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
M. Brown
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$188.00 ➝ $195.00+1.32%
12/9/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$174.00 ➝ $199.00+6.42%
12/9/2024TD Cowen
5 of 5 stars
W. Katz
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$149.00 ➝ $230.00+22.99%
11/11/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$172.00 ➝ $182.00-0.62%
10/18/2024Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
10/18/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$157.00 ➝ $170.00-2.71%
10/18/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$171.00 ➝ $192.00+9.73%
10/18/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $146.00-15.93%
10/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
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Etinenne Ricard
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$112.00 ➝ $134.00-22.61%
10/18/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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Alexander Blostein
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $150.00-13.36%
10/16/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $160.00+0.85%
10/14/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$148.00 ➝ $155.00+0.65%
10/10/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$164.00 ➝ $177.00+18.24%
10/9/2024Piper Sandler
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C. Love
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$149.00 ➝ $149.00-0.29%
8/27/2024Redburn Atlantic
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N. Watts
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$134.00-5.61%
4/24/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$133.00 ➝ $135.00+9.09%
4/9/2024JMP Securities
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
1/26/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$123.00 ➝ $127.00+2.01%
1/11/2024Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/10/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost Target$114.00 ➝ $121.00+14.64%
10/6/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$113.00+8.45%
10/4/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
4/21/2023Credit Suisse Group
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William Katz
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Lower TargetUnderperform$74.00 ➝ $70.50-23.32%
1/12/2023CICC Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Blackstone pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Blackstone
Bull Case

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

  • Blackstone Inc. recently reported earnings per share of $1.01, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.91, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a market capitalization of $136.86 billion, showcasing its significant size and stability in the asset management sector.
  • With a current stock price of $189.56, Blackstone Inc. has shown resilience and growth potential, especially given its twelve-month high of $200.96.
  • Blackstone Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.86 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized yield of 1.81%.
  • The company has a return on equity of 17.53%, which indicates efficient use of equity capital to generate profits, making it an attractive option for investors seeking growth.

Blackstone
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 65.14 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Blackstone Inc. has a payout ratio of 118.21%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could raise concerns about sustainability.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, which, while manageable, indicates that it does rely on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by executives, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that there may be uncertainty about the stock's short-term prospects.

BX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Blackstone is $164.69, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $127.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Blackstone in the last twelve months. There are currently 13 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 -7.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Blackstone's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Blackstone less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Blackstone is 2.32 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how BX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BX) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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