Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$144.10 -1.35 (-0.93%)

Closing price 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

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$145.10 +1.00 (+0.69%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
9

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Blackstone in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for BX.

Consensus Price Target

$154.82
7.44% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Blackstone, the average price target is $154.82. The highest price target for BX is $207.00, while the lowest price target for BX is $134.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.44% from the current price of $144.10.

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BX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$154.82	$156.11	$172.38	$123.65
Forecasted Upside	7.44% Upside	29.85% Upside	5.22% Upside	-3.18% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	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	2.50	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.44% Upside	26.37% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very 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
4/24/2025	JMP Securities 2 of 5 stars	Brian McKenna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $165.00	+26.08%
4/22/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	B. Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$180.00 ➝ $175.00	+40.25%
4/22/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 5 of 5 stars	Michael Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$141.00 ➝ $139.00	+15.62%
4/21/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
4/21/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Budish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$129.00 ➝ $136.00	+12.07%
4/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cyprys Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$222.00 ➝ $150.00	+15.80%
4/9/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$233.00 ➝ $147.00	+18.32%
4/8/2025	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	$160.00 ➝ $139.00	+16.16%
4/8/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Allen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $137.00	+14.49%
4/8/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Love Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$182.00 ➝ $140.00	+12.57%
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4/8/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Ryan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$165.00	+32.67%
4/4/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Siegenthaler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$219.00 ➝ $207.00	+64.72%
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%
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%
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	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%
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%
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

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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, May 15, 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.:

The current stock price is around $138, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the asset management sector.
Blackstone Inc. has a strong net margin of approximately 21%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for shareholders.
The company reported a significant year-over-year increase in earnings per share, showcasing its growth potential and ability to generate profits.
With a diverse investment strategy that includes real estate, private equity, and hedge fund solutions, Blackstone Inc. is well-positioned to capitalize on various market conditions.
The recent dividend yield of 2.50% provides a steady income stream for investors, although the payout ratio is high, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Blackstone
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial targets.
Blackstone Inc. has a high dividend payout ratio of over 112%, suggesting that it may be returning more cash to shareholders than it is generating in profits, which could be unsustainable.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction where an insider sold 25,000 shares, may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $200.96 and a low of $115.66, which could deter risk-averse investors.
Market analysts have mixed predictions for the company's future earnings, which could lead to uncertainty regarding its growth trajectory.

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 $154.82, with a high forecast of $207.00 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 9 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BX shares.
: According to analysts, Blackstone's stock has a predicted upside of 7.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Blackstone's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Blackstone has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Cowen, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Blackstone less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Blackstone is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how BX compares to other companies.

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Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target