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Blackstone (BX)

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 23, 2026
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92%
Kept of 12 resolved
11
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
6
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 23, 20265/121 high, 3 medium, 2 low flags21Call sheet →
Q1'26April 23, 202611/122 medium, 4 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25January 29, 20269/121 medium, 5 low flags50Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26Pending8 IPOs on file will provide foundation for realizations
Executed 3 since May but realization dollars haven't followed
Q2'26DeliveredInfrastructure business will continue breathtaking growth
Grew 40% YoY to $90B
Q2'26DeliveredBCRED will continue to deliver premium to liquid markets
Protected capital but flows remain deeply negative
Q2'26PendingSimilar year-over-year base fee growth in Q3 as Q2
New commitment for Q3, sets low bar given Q2 weakness
Q2'26PendingDouble-digit base management fee growth in 2027
Reiterated but pushed out timeline again
Q2'26MissedExpect robust realization activity in second half if Iran conflict resolves
Q2 realizations declined to $414M from $448M in Q1 despite improving markets
Q1'26DeliveredReal estate values to improve with positive signs ahead
BREIT up 44% YoY in gross sales, logistics showing record leasing activity
Q1'26Pending2026 to be busiest year for product launches in private wealth
DXHF disclosed but no other specific launches yet announced
Q1'26DeliveredExpect to be substantially larger than prior vintages in new fund cycle
Asia flagship at $12B vs $6B prior, energy transition launching at larger scale
Q1'26PendingStrong year ahead for net realizations, particularly drawdown funds
$448M in Q1 up 26% YoY but sequential decline due to geopolitical impact
Q1'26DeliveredManagement fees to continue strong positive trajectory in 2026
$2.1B base management fees up 13% YoY, maintained record levels
Q1'26DeliveredExpected strong inflows again in 2026 given performance and innovation
$69B inflows in Q1 maintains strong pace from $240B in 2025
Q4'25DeliveredPrivate wealth momentum continuing with innovation
53% YoY growth in fundraising, launched BX infra and other new products as indicated
Q4'25ExceededInfrastructure platform scaling with exceptional returns
18% annual returns since inception, platform grew to $77B vs growth expectations
Q4'25ExceededBXMA continued positive performance driving inflows
23rd consecutive positive quarter, $6.3B net inflows vs target of continued growth
Q4'25DeliveredStrong momentum in credit insurance with robust demand
AUM grew to $271B, generated 180 bps spread premium as promised
Q4'25DeliveredDeal dam finally breaking with transaction acceleration
Net realizations nearly doubled to $957M, IPO pipeline materializing with Medline success
Q4'25PendingReal estate approaching steeper point in recovery curve
Values up only 1% in Q4, language softened to 'plenty of room to run' - timeline unclear
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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