Every material Form 8-K Blackstone has filed with the SEC since April 18, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Blackstone's subsidiary Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C. completed a $1.1 billion offering of senior notes, with $600 million of 5.650% notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.900% notes due 2033. The notes are fully guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and several of its subsidiaries, so they add to the group's debt obligations, and the company says the proceeds will fund general corporate purposes.
$600 million of 5.650% senior notes mature November 3, 2031
$500 million of 5.900% senior notes mature November 3, 2033
Interest is payable semiannually on May 3 and November 3, starting May 3, 2027
Blackstone intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes
Blackstone's indirect subsidiary, Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C., priced an underwritten public offering of $1.1 billion in senior notes, with the notes fully guaranteed by Blackstone and five related Blackstone Holdings partnerships. Blackstone said it intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, and the filing does not describe any change in operating results or guidance.
$600 million of 5.650% senior notes due 2031 priced
$500 million of 5.900% senior notes due 2033 priced
Notes offered under a shelf registration statement filed December 2, 2024, as amended February 27, 2026
Net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes
Blackstone announced that its indirect subsidiary, Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C., intends to offer senior notes in an underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and five of its indirect subsidiaries, and proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes. The filing does not state the offering size, pricing, or interest rate.
Issuer is Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C., an indirect subsidiary of Blackstone
Notes guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and Blackstone Holdings I, AI, II, III and IV L.P.
Offering made under a shelf registration filed December 2, 2024, amended February 27, 2026
Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes; underwriters include Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, SMBC Nikko and Wells Fargo
Blackstone reported third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, 2026, with GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone of $662 million, up from $625 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $0.83 versus $0.80. Total revenues were $3.06 billion, down from $3.09 billion, and distributable earnings fell 9% to $1.7 billion ($1.32 per share), which shows the quarter's headline profit gain came alongside weaker distributable earnings for shareholders.
GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone was $662 million, versus $625 million in 3Q'25; diluted EPS was $0.83, versus $0.80.
Total revenues were $3.06 billion, versus $3.09 billion in 3Q'25.
Distributable earnings were $1.7 billion ($1.32 per share), down 9% from a year earlier; fee related earnings were $1.6 billion, up 6%.
Quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, record date November 2, 2026, payable November 9, 2026; inflows reached $63.3 billion in the quarter.
Blackstone said director Joseph Baratta notified the board on October 9, 2026 of his plan to resign, in connection with his planned retirement. His resignation takes effect December 31, 2026, and the board will shrink from eight members to seven at that time.
Joseph Baratta notified the board on October 9, 2026 of his intention to resign as a director.
Resignation is effective December 31, 2026; he serves as a director until then.
Board size will drop from eight members to seven as of the effective date.
Blackstone reported second quarter 2026 results with net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $1.2 billion, up from $764 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.54 versus $0.98. Total revenues rose to $5.0 billion from $3.7 billion, and the firm declared a quarterly dividend of $1.29 per share payable August 10, 2026.
Net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $1.2 billion in 2Q'26 versus $764 million in 2Q'25; diluted EPS was $1.54 versus $0.98.
Total revenues were $5.0 billion in 2Q'26 versus $3.7 billion in 2Q'25; Fee Related Earnings were $1.8 billion ($1.43 per share), up 22%.
Distributable Earnings were $2.0 billion ($1.52 per share) in the quarter, up 26% from a year earlier.
Quarterly dividend of $1.29 per share is payable August 10, 2026 to holders of record on August 3, 2026; inflows were $68.3 billion in the quarter.
Blackstone reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 23, 2026. GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $650 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, up from $615 million, or $0.80 per share, a year earlier, and total revenues rose to $3.62 billion from $3.29 billion. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.16 per share, payable May 11, 2026, to holders of record on May 4, 2026.
Total revenues were $3.62 billion in Q1 2026, up from $3.29 billion in Q1 2025.
Distributable Earnings were $1.8 billion, or $1.36 per share, compared with $1.4 billion, or $1.09 per share, a year earlier.
Fee Related Earnings were $1.5 billion, or $1.26 per share, up from $1.26 billion, or $1.03 per share.
Principal Investments revenue was a loss of $242 million, compared with income of $344 million in Q1 2025.
Blackstone reported fourth quarter 2025 GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $1.0 billion, or $1.30 per diluted share, up from $704 million, or $0.92, a year earlier. Fee Related Earnings fell 16% to $1.5 billion, and the firm declared a $1.49 per share quarterly dividend payable February 17, 2026, which matters to shareholders as a cash return.
Q4 2025 total revenues were $4.4 billion, up from $3.1 billion in Q4 2024
Full-year 2025 net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $3.0 billion, or $3.87 per diluted share
Q4 2025 inflows were $71.5 billion, which the company said was the highest in over three years
Dividend of $1.49 per share: record date February 9, 2026; payment date February 17, 2026
Blackstone's finance subsidiary Blackstone Reg Finance Co. completed a $1.2 billion senior notes offering, split into two $600 million tranches maturing in 2030 and 2036, and guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and several of its subsidiaries. Blackstone said it intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, and the notes add to the company's debt obligations.
$600 million of 4.300% senior notes due November 3, 2030, interest paid semiannually from May 3, 2026
$600 million of 4.950% senior notes due February 15, 2036, interest paid semiannually from February 15, 2026
Notes are unsecured and fully guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and five Blackstone Holdings L.P. entities
Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes; offering was registered under a shelf registration filed December 2, 2024
Blackstone reported third quarter 2025 results on October 23, 2025. GAAP earnings per share fell to $0.80 from $1.02 a year earlier and total revenues fell to $3.09 billion from $3.66 billion, while distributable earnings rose to $1.9 billion ($1.52 per share) from $1.28 billion ($1.01 per share). The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.29 per share.
GAAP net income per share was $0.80 in 3Q'25, versus $1.02 in 3Q'24
Total revenues were $3.09 billion in 3Q'25, versus $3.66 billion in 3Q'24
Distributable earnings were $1.9 billion ($1.52 per share), up 48% year over year
Dividend of $1.29 per share: record date November 3, 2025; payment date November 10, 2025
Blackstone's indirect subsidiary entered into an amended and restated $4.325 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent, dated October 16, 2025. The new facility extends the maturity from December 15, 2028 to October 16, 2030 and raises the minimum fee generating assets under management requirement from $294.0 billion to $355.0 billion.
Facility size: $4.325 billion revolving credit, unsecured, with Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent
Maturity extended from December 15, 2028 to October 16, 2030
Minimum fee generating assets under management requirement raised from $294.0 billion to $355.0 billion
Financial covenants include a maximum net leverage ratio and a minimum fee generating AUM requirement, tested quarterly
Blackstone reported second-quarter 2025 results on July 24, 2025, with total revenues of $3.7 billion versus $2.8 billion a year earlier and net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $764 million, up from $444 million. Total assets under management reached $1,211.2 billion, up 13% year-over-year, and the firm declared a $1.03 per share quarterly dividend payable August 11, 2025. Revenue, net income and earnings per share all rose from the prior-year quarter, which is favorable for shareholders.
Total revenues were $3.7 billion in Q2 2025 versus $2.8 billion in Q2 2024.
Net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $764 million versus $444 million; diluted EPS was $0.98 versus $0.58.
Quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share: record date August 4, 2025; payment date August 11, 2025.
Total assets under management were $1,211.2 billion, up 13% year-over-year.
Blackstone reported first-quarter 2025 results with GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $615 million, down from $847 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $0.80 versus $1.11. Distributable earnings rose 11% to $1.4 billion ($1.09 per share), and the company declared a $0.93 quarterly dividend.
GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $615 million in Q1 2025, versus $847 million in Q1 2024
Total revenues were $3.29 billion, versus $3.69 billion a year earlier
Distributable earnings were $1.4 billion ($1.09 per share), versus $1.27 billion in Q1 2024; fee related earnings were $1.3 billion ($1.03 per share)
Quarterly dividend of $0.93 per share, payable May 5, 2025 to holders of record on April 28, 2025
Blackstone reported fourth quarter 2024 results, with GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone of $704 million, up from $152 million a year earlier, and total revenues of $3.08 billion, up from $1.29 billion. For the full year, net income attributable to Blackstone was $2.8 billion, and the firm declared a quarterly dividend of $1.44 per share.
Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $0.92, compared with $0.20 in Q4 2023
Fee Related Earnings were $1.8 billion ($1.50 per share) in the quarter, and Distributable Earnings were $2.2 billion ($1.69 per share)
Total assets under management reached $1,127.2 billion, up 8% from a year earlier
Quarterly dividend of $1.44 per share, record date February 10, 2025, payable February 18, 2025
Blackstone's indirect subsidiary Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C. completed a $750 million offering of 5.000% senior notes maturing December 6, 2034, guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and several of its subsidiaries. The company said it intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, and the filing shows the notes add to the company's debt obligations.
Principal amount: $750 million of 5.000% senior notes due December 6, 2034
Interest payable semiannually, starting June 6, 2025; notes are unsecured and guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and five subsidiaries
Optional redemption before September 6, 2034 at a make-whole price; change of control repurchase at 101% of principal
Proceeds intended for general corporate purposes; offering made under a registration statement filed December 2, 2024
Blackstone director Kelly A. Ayotte notified the company on November 8, 2024 that she will resign from its board, effective November 14, 2024, after being elected governor of New Hampshire. The board will shrink from nine members to eight at that time.
Kelly A. Ayotte gave notice on November 8, 2024 of her intention to resign from the Blackstone board.
Her resignation takes effect November 14, 2024.
Effective the same date, the board size drops from nine members to eight.
The filing says Blackstone and the board thanked her for her contributions.
Blackstone reported third-quarter 2024 results, with GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $781 million, or $1.02 per share, up from $552 million, or $0.73 per share, a year earlier. Total revenues rose to $3.66 billion from $2.54 billion, and the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.86 per share payable November 4, 2024.
Total revenues were $3.66 billion for the quarter, versus $2.54 billion in 3Q'23
Distributable Earnings were $1.3 billion ($1.01 per share); Fee Related Earnings were $1.2 billion ($0.96 per share)
Inflows of $40.5 billion in the quarter; total assets under management reached $1,107.6 billion
Quarterly dividend of $0.86 per share, record date October 28, 2024, payable November 4, 2024
Blackstone reported second quarter 2024 results, with GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $444 million, down from $601 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $0.58 versus $0.79. Distributable earnings rose to $1.3 billion ($0.96 per share) while total revenues were roughly flat, so shareholders see a mixed picture on profit measures and a higher distributable earnings figure.
GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $444 million in Q2 2024 versus $601 million in Q2 2023; diluted EPS was $0.58 versus $0.79.
Total revenues were $2.80 billion versus $2.81 billion a year earlier.
Distributable earnings were $1.3 billion ($0.96 per share) versus $1.2 billion ($0.93 per share); fee related earnings were $1.1 billion ($0.91 per share) versus $1.14 billion in Q2 2023.
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, with a July 29, 2024 record date and August 5, 2024 payment date; share repurchase authorization was increased to $2.0 billion.
Blackstone reported first-quarter 2024 GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. of $847 million, compared with $85.8 million a year earlier, on total revenues of $3.69 billion versus $1.38 billion. Fee Related Earnings rose 12% to $1.2 billion, and Distributable Earnings were $1.3 billion, up 1%, with a $0.83 quarterly dividend declared. The higher GAAP results were largely driven by performance allocations and principal investment revenue, which can vary widely from quarter to quarter.
GAAP net income attributable to Blackstone Inc. was $847 million, or $1.11 diluted per share, versus $85.8 million, or $0.11 diluted per share, in the first quarter of 2023
Fee Related Earnings were $1.2 billion ($0.95 per share), up 12% from the prior-year quarter
Distributable Earnings were $1.3 billion ($0.98 per share), up 1%; total AUM reached $1,061.3 billion, up 7%
Quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share: record date April 29, 2024, payable May 6, 2024
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