These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Blackstone Following Q2 Earnings

Core Insights - Blackstone Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results, driven by a 25% increase in distributable earnings and robust growth across key business segments, leading to total assets under management exceeding $1.2 trillion, a new industry record [1][3]. Financial Performance - Second-quarter fiscal year segment revenues reached $3.075 billion, reflecting a 22% year-over-year increase, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.778 billion [2]. - Distributable earnings rose 25% year-over-year to $1.57 billion [2]. Business Growth - The strong performance was attributed to broad growth across private wealth, credit and insurance, and infrastructure sectors [3]. - Blackstone achieved the highest level of fund appreciation in nearly four years, indicating strong investment performance for its limited partners [3]. Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Blackstone shares gained 3.6%, closing at $178.11 [4]. - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Blackstone, with Deutsche Bank raising it from $170 to $192 and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increasing it from $168 to $180 [9].