BLK vs BX
BlackRock and Blackstone Inc., both Financial Services
BlackRock is the larger company at $171B against $151B. On trailing earnings BX is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 25.6 against 25.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year BLK returned -3.3% against -38% for BX.
| Figure | BLK | BX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $1082 | $114 |
| Market cap | $171B | $151B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 25.9 | 25.6 |
| Dividend yield | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| 1-year return | -3.3% | -38% |
| 5-year return | +33% | +4.3% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
BlackRock
Revenue of $7.1B in Q2 2026, net income $1.9B. Its largest reported line is Investment Advice, 87% of the disclosed total.
Blackstone Inc.
Revenue of $5.0B in Q2 2026, net income $1.2B. Its largest reported line is Investment Advice, 93% of the disclosed total.
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