Blackstone Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q1 Earnings
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Blackstone Inc (NYSE:BX) reported Q1 FY24 earnings with adjusted revenues of $2.55 billion, surpassing the consensus of $2.49 billion. Distributable earnings rose 1% Y/Y to $1.27 billion, with earnings per share of $0.98 beating the consensus of $0.97. Assets under management increased by 7% Y/Y to $1.06 trillion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 83 cents per share. Despite the positive earnings, Blackstone shares fell 2.3% to close at $120.32. Post-earnings, JP Morgan and Barclays adjusted their price targets on Blackstone to $100 and $125, respectively.
April 19, 2024 | 1:18 pm
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Blackstone reported strong Q1 FY24 earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS expectations, with significant growth in assets under management and a declared dividend. However, shares dropped 2.3% following the announcement, and analysts adjusted their price targets.
The negative stock price reaction despite positive earnings and dividend announcement suggests market expectations were potentially higher. Analysts' price target adjustments reflect a cautious outlook, potentially influencing short-term stock performance negatively.
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