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Is Blackstone’s (BX) Dividend Cut and Buybacks a Quiet Reset of Its Capital Allocation Playbook?
In the past week, Blackstone Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$3,617.6 million and net income of US$649.73 million, alongside a lower quarterly dividend, ongoing share repurchases, and continued asset inflows that lifted total assets under management above US$1.30 billion.
An interesting angle for investors is how Blackstone’s mix of strong distributable earnings, active buybacks, and a reduced dividend highlights shifting capital allocation priorities across its...