BMO Capital Cuts Blackstone (BX)’s Price Target to $126, Maintains Outperform Rating

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is among the 8 Stocks Owned by President Donald Trump in his Stock Portfolio. On March 24, BMO Capital analyst Brennan Hawken slashed the stock’s price target to $126 from $165 as part of the firm’s broader analysis of alternative asset managers.

BMO Capital Cuts Blackstone Inc. (BX)'s Price Target To $126, Maintains Outperform Rating

In a research note to investors, the analyst noted growing uncertainty around realizations due to the volatile market environment, while adding that credit issues and the ongoing transformation driven by artificial intelligence were also impacting performance.

Hawken also highlighted increased credit spreads and said that accusations of fraud were creating doubts around underwriting and downside protection. Despite these concerns, BMO Capital reiterated its Outperform rating for Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX).

As of the close of business on March 30, the stock is a Moderate Buy based on 11 analysts’ recommendations and has an average share price upside potential of 39%.

In other news, on Thursday, the company announced that it has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a new payments infrastructure platform launched from the UAE to aid regulated digital markets worldwide. It was established through a strategic partnership between Blackstone, Raya Holding, Sightline Payments, and NRT Technology.

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is an alternative asset manager with approximately $1.3 trillion in assets under management across private equity, growth equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds.

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