Q3 25 EPS
$1.52
BEAT +23.83%
Est. $1.23
Q3 25 Revenue
$3.09B
MISS 0.71%
Est. $3.11B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
-23.3%
TRAILING MARKET
BX -16.0% vs S&P +7.3%
Market Reaction
Did BX Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Blackstone delivered a standout third quarter for fiscal 2025, with earnings per share of $1.52 clearing the $1.23 consensus estimate by 23.83%, even as revenue of $3.09 billion came in just 0.71% below expectations while still growing 3.0% year-over… Read more Blackstone delivered a standout third quarter for fiscal 2025, with earnings per share of $1.52 clearing the $1.23 consensus estimate by 23.83%, even as revenue of $3.09 billion came in just 0.71% below expectations while still growing 3.0% year-over-year. The headline EPS beat was powered primarily by a surge in Distributable Earnings, which climbed 48% year-over-year to $1.89 billion, reflecting a dramatic acceleration in realized performance allocations that more than doubled to $997.30 million even as unrealized allocations swung to negative $215.82 million. The firm's fee engine also fired on all cylinders, with Fee Related Earnings growing 26% to $1.48 billion and total AUM crossing $1.24 trillion, up 12% year-over-year. Private Equity was the standout segment, posting 68% FRE growth and 106% Distributable Earnings growth, buoyed by 19.3% last-twelve-month appreciation in Infrastructure. Quarterly inflows of $54.20 billion underscored sustained fundraising strength, and analysts currently hold a moderate buy consensus on the stock, with meaningful upside embedded in average price targets.
Key Takeaways
- • Credit & Insurance inflows of $36.0 billion in the quarter drove the largest segment contribution to total inflows
- • Private Equity segment FRE grew 68% YoY driven by Infrastructure appreciation of 5.2% in the quarter and 19.3% LTM
- • Management and Advisory Fees grew 14% YoY to $2.04 billion on segment basis
- • Realized Performance Revenues surged 117% YoY to $745 million
- • Infrastructure appreciation of 19.3% LTM was the best performing sub-strategy
- • Perpetual Capital AUM reached $500.6 billion, up 15% YoY, representing 47% of Fee-Earning AUM
- • Digital and energy infrastructure platforms driving investment performance
BX YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
BX Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Blackstone reported an exceptional third quarter, highlighted by outstanding financial results and robust fund-raising momentum across our three major channels—institutions, insurance and individuals. Inflows reached $54 billion in the quarter and $225 billion over the last twelve months. The leading platforms we've established in key growth areas, such as digital and energy infrastructure, are helping power investment performance for our clients and position us extraordinarily well for the future.”
— Stephen A. Schwarzman, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
BX Earnings Trends
BX vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
BX EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
BX Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
BX Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $1.36 | — | $3.62B | +5.47% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $1.53 | $1.30 | -15.03% | $4.36B | +30.32% |
| FY Full Year | $5.34 | $3.87 | -27.47% | $14.45B | +12.77% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.23 | $1.52 | +23.83% | $3.09B | -0.71% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $1.10 | $1.21 | +9.81% | $3.71B | +32.13% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $1.06 | $1.09 | +2.76% | $3.29B | +20.75% |