Blackstone (BX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$131.80 -1.74 (-1.30%)

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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
17.47% 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 17.47% from the current price of $131.80.

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BX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	11 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	$171.13	$169.56	$123.65
Forecasted Upside	17.47% Upside	22.33% Upside	-4.62% Downside	6.04% Upside
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	18.75% Upside	31.85% Upside	21.11% 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
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 Tuesday, April 29, 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 $140, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $200.96, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Blackstone Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $97 billion, indicating a solid position in the asset management industry, which can provide stability to investors.
The company reported a net margin of over 20%, showcasing its ability to generate profit efficiently, which is attractive for investors seeking profitable companies.
With a return on equity of nearly 20%, Blackstone Inc. demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, suggesting that the company is good at generating returns for its investors.
Analysts have a consensus price target of around $154.82, indicating potential upside from the current stock price, which could attract investors looking for growth opportunities.

Blackstone
Bear Case

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

The company has a high dividend payout ratio of over 112%, which means it pays out more in dividends than it earns in profit, raising concerns about sustainability.
Blackstone Inc. recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $1.09 per share against a consensus of $1.22, which may indicate potential challenges in meeting future growth targets.
The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of around 36.76, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
With a beta of 1.61, the stock is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors who prefer stable investments.
Recent analyst downgrades and mixed ratings indicate uncertainty in the stock's performance, which could lead to hesitation among 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 $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 year. 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 17.47% 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, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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