Blackstone: Why I Am Moving Back To Buy (Rating Upgrade)

  • Blackstone's strong 1Q25 results, with $1.4 billion in distributable earnings and a 10% YoY increase in asset inflows, justify a moderate 'Buy' rating. Lower interest rates and a favorable private equity market outlook could spur deal-making and profit growth for Blackstone in 2025. The stock's valuation has become more attractive, now trading below 20x 2026 earnings, with a 3.3% yield and potential for dividend growth.