Blackstone’s 144th-Ranked Trading Volume Fuels $6 Billion Energy Data Bid and Record Dividend Boost

On August 4, 2025, Blackstone (BX) traded with a volume of 0.68 billion shares, ranking 144th in the market, and closed up 0.06%.

Blackstone has emerged as the leading contender to acquire energy data firm Enverus, according to Reuters, signaling strategic expansion in the energy sector. This potential $6 billion deal follows Blackstone’s recent re-entry into the bidding process after an earlier withdrawal. Meanwhile, the company announced a higher-than-previous dividend of $1.03 per share, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns.

A tragic shooting at Blackstone’s New York headquarters on July 30 left four dead, including a high-ranking real estate executive. The incident disrupted operations and raised concerns over workplace safety, though the firm announced plans to reopen the office within a week. The event also drew political attention, with President Trump acknowledging the tragedy.

Backtesting of a strategy involving the top 500 high-volume stocks held for one day from 2022 to the present yielded a 166.71% return, outperforming the benchmark by 137.53%. This highlights the influence of liquidity concentration and volatility in short-term trading, particularly in markets driven by institutional and algorithmic activity.