Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Stock

Blackstone

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 20 uncommon options trades for Blackstone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $1,323,726, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $341,512.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $185.0 for Blackstone over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Blackstone's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Blackstone's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $185.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Blackstone Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740157234_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$378.7K</td>
<td align="right">263</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.12</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$131.2K</td>
<td align="right">899</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td align="right">899</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$94.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">177</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
In light of the recent options history for Blackstone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Blackstone Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 604,781, the price of BX is down by -0.71%, reaching $162.73.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Blackstone</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $177.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $154. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $186. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Blackstone with a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $177. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Blackstone, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness. Investors may be evaluating the risk of inflation as the retail sector shows early signs of a weaker consumer.

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.07%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $126.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In BX: If an investor had bought $100 of BX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $448.66 today based on a price of $164.51 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739831412_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Blackstone's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.92 million shares sold short, which is 1.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Blackstone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739565022_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blackstone has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Blackstone's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Blackstone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Blackstone shares are trading higher following a report suggesting the company is considering a $2 billion sale of Olympus Energy.

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'Blackstone Weighs $2 Billion Sale of Gas Explorer Olympus' - Bloomberg News

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Blackstone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $921,030, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $58,176.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $177.5 for Blackstone over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Blackstone options trades today is 1115.25 with a total volume of 907.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Blackstone's big money trades within a strike price range of $140.0 to $177.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739372444_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.85</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$564.0K</td>
<td>324</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$161.8K</td>
<td>670</td>
<td align="right">261</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td align="right">165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$18.05</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
<h3>Present Market Standing of Blackstone</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 532,080, with BX's price down by -1.82%, positioned at $161.78.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Blackstone</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $182.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $177. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $186. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Blackstone, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Blackstone. Our analysis of options history for Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 58% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $337,789, and 4 were calls, valued at $370,638.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $190.0 for Blackstone during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Blackstone's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Blackstone's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $190.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738950328_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$41.85</td>
<td>$41.85</td>
<td>$41.85</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$142.2K</td>
<td>882</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
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<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.46</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td>164</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Blackstone, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Blackstone's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,397,639, with BX's price down by -1.21%, positioned at $172.44.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Blackstone</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $180.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $154. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $186. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $192. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Blackstone Options

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$296.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>490</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>272</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $447.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $296.5K, with a price of $11860.0 per contract. There were 4687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1009 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $640.0K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 419 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $113.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 490 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $79.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $341.0 per contract. There were 1248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 98 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $1543.0 per contract. There were 501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 2478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 91 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $624.0 per contract. There were 572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 860 day(s) on June 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $4860.0 per contract. There were 272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

COIN

FUTU

PYPL

10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ITUB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$99.5K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$234.5K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>576</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$102.7K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>370</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ITUB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITUB#NYSE">ITUB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 4053 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.7K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 2359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4768 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 550 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.5K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 7122 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 497 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 10327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 708 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 262 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $234.5K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FLG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 344 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 540 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 7487 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 576 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 225 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 2648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 134 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $26574.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.7K, with a price of $476.0 per contract. There were 3276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.7K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 117 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ITUB

UBS analyst Brennan Hawken maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $170 to $180.

Price Target

UBS Maintains Neutral on Blackstone, Raises Price Target to $180

Citigroup analyst Chris Allen maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $170 to $190.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Blackstone, Raises Price Target to $190

JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $149 to $154.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Blackstone, Raises Price Target to $154

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Brown maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $174 to $177.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Blackstone, Raises Price Target to $177

In the last three months, 11 analysts have published ratings on Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $186.27, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $157.00. This current average reflects an increase of 7.0% from the previous average price target of $174.09. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738332047_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Blackstone. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Crispin Love</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brungardt</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Blackstone. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Blackstone compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Blackstone's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Blackstone's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Blackstone analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Blackstone</h2>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Blackstone</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Blackstone displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 35.15%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Blackstone's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 11.28%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Blackstone's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.88%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Blackstone's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.7. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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The Analyst Verdict: Blackstone In The Eyes Of 11 Experts

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $192 to $186.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $186

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.23%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $135.00 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BX: If an investor had bought $1000 of BX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,976.42 today based on a price of $177.82 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738279807_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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