Blackstone Surges to 65th in Trading Volume with $1.355 Billion Turnover

On July 24, 2025, Blackstone (BX) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of $1.355 billion, marking a 129.18% rise from the previous day. This surge placed Blackstone at the 65th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Blackstone also rose by 3.58%, marking the third consecutive day of gains and a total increase of 6.85% over the past three days.

Blackstone's Private Equity Asia Flagship fund has raised a cumulative $8 billion to date, surpassing its predecessor by 25% and is expected to exceed the $10 billion target.

Blackstone reported record second-quarter 2025 earnings, with assets under management (AUM) growing by 13% to $1.2 trillion. This growth was driven by strong performance in private credit, wealth expansion, and key partnerships.

Blackstone's Q2 2025 earnings call, scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, will provide further insights into the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Blackstone's Credit & Insurance segment also posted impressive results, with fee-related earnings rising to $333.03 million in Q2 2025 from $217.44 million in Q1 2023.

Blackstone's Q2 2025 performance significantly outpaced analyst expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.19, surpassing the forecasted $1.10, and total revenue of $3.71 billion, well above the anticipated $2.75 billion. This robust performance was driven by strong growth across private wealth, credit and insurance, and infrastructure sectors, with fee-related earnings hitting $1.5 billion, or $1.19 per share, a 31% increase year-over-year. The firm’s assets under management (AUM) surged to a record $1.2 trillion, reflecting a 13% year-over-year increase and $52.1 billion in inflows during the quarter. Fee-earning AUM expanded by $29.4 billion to $860.1 billion, underscoring sustained investor confidence in Blackstone’s alternative asset strategies. Distributable earnings for the quarter reached $1.6 billion, or $1.21 per share, a 25% rise compared to the prior year. Analysts noted that Blackstone’s ability to generate high fund appreciation and deliver strong returns for limited partners has reinforced its financial resilience. Looking ahead, Blackstone outlined a dividend of $1.03 per share, payable on August 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing capital-return strategy. Over the past twelve months, the firm has distributed $5.8 billion through dividends and share repurchases. With $181.2 billion in dry powder available for future investments, the company remains optimistic about deploying capital across its core sectors, including real estate, private equity, and credit and insurance. Blackstone Infrastructure Partners is positioned to play a pivotal role in driving future growth, aligning with the firm’s focus on perpetual capital and fee-earning AUM. Analysts highlighted that Blackstone’s Q2 results reflect its competitive positioning in the asset management industry, where diversified fee streams and high-margin incentive income are key differentiators. While pre-reporting forecasts had projected a 14.78% year-over-year EPS growth, the firm’s actual performance exceeded this expectation, demonstrating its capacity to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties. The earnings report, released on July 24, 2025, emphasized stabilized demand for Blackstone’s services amid interest rate volatility and regulatory shifts, with fee-earning AUM growing 3.6% quarter-over-quarter. A live earnings call scheduled for July 24 at 9:00 AM ET is expected to provide further clarity on the firm’s capital-allocation strategies and long-term growth plans.