01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On September 22, 2026, Blackstone (BX) furnished an 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) attaching a press release with a preliminary, intra-quarter update on realization activity for the period July 1, 2026 through September 22, 2026.
Blackstone expects to record total Realized Performance Revenues and total Realized Principal Investment Income in excess of $350 milliona for that period, with roughly 90% of that amount coming from Realized Performance Revenues. The estimate includes revenue from investment realizations closed to date in the third quarter, plus certain non-fee-related incentive fees and other investment income expected to be realized at quarter end. The disclosure is explicitly preliminary and limited in scope.
Blackstone states that the figure is not a prediction of total third-quarter Realized Performance Revenues, Realized Principal Investment Income, or Segment Revenues, and that full-quarter results may differ materially. It excludes fee income, expenses, any realizations after September 22, and any further gains or losses for the remainder of the quarter. It is also not indicative of results for the full year 2026.
For investors, the update is a meaningful signal of realization momentum heading into quarter end, since realizations drive the lumpy performance revenue and principal investment income that can swing reported earnings. Still, the figure should be treated as a partial, forward-dated snapshot rather than a guide to Q3 or annual results. The filing does not disclose a specific prior-year comparison or an updated full-year outlook, so investors should await the Q3 2026 earnings release for complete financial results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Blackstone expects over $350 million in Realized Performance Revenues and Realized Principal Investment Income for July 1 to September 22, 2026.
- Approximately 90% of the preliminary estimate is attributable to Realized Performance Revenues, the more volatile and carried-interest-driven component.
- The estimate includes realizations closed to date in Q3 plus certain non-fee-related incentive fees and other investment income expected at quarter end.
- The figure excludes fee income, expenses, and any realizations occurring after September 22, 2026.
- Blackstone explicitly cautions that full-quarter results may differ materially and that the estimate is not a Q3 or full-year 2026 prediction.
- The disclosure was furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Blackstone disclose in this 8-K?
Blackstone disclosed a preliminary estimate of realization-related revenue, stating it expects over $350 million in total Realized Performance Revenues and Realized Principal Investment Income for the period from July 1 to September 22, 2026, about 90% of which is Realized Performance Revenues.
Does this estimate represent Blackstone's full third-quarter 2026 results?
No. The company states the estimate does not predict total Q3 2026 Realized Performance Revenues, Realized Principal Investment Income, or Segment Revenues, and full-quarter results may differ materially because realizations after September 22 are excluded.
What is excluded from the $350 million figure?
The estimate excludes fee income, expenses, any other sources of income, and any realizations or gains and losses occurring after September 22, 2026. It also does not indicate results for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Why does this update matter to investors?
Realized performance revenues and principal investment income are key drivers of earnings and can be volatile. An intra-quarter indication of realization activity offers an early read on momentum, though it is partial and preliminary.
Where can investors find more complete financial information?
Investors should await Blackstone's Q3 2026 earnings release and subsequent SEC periodic filings, which will report full-quarter results and any updated outlook, and should review the risk factors in the 2025 Form 10-K.
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