BLK vs BX
BlackRock and Blackstone Inc., both Financial Services
BlackRock is the larger company at $171B against $151B. On trailing earnings BLK is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 28.1 against 32.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year BLK returned +6.9% against -13% for BX. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts BX ahead, 5/10 against 4/10.
| Figure | BLK | BX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $1174 | $143 |
| Market cap | $171B | $151B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 28.1 | 32.0 |
| Dividend yield | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| 1-year return | +6.9% | -13% |
| 5-year return | +53% | +46% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 4/10 | 5/10 |
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, 81% 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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