• Blackstone (BX) joined a $35B chip financing for Anthropic. Nine of its top 10 gains tie to AI, including Anthropic, CoreWeave and data-center stakes; firm formed an AI-focused unit.
  • Blackstone (BX) set a variable quarterly dividend of $1.29, up from $1.16. Ex-dividend date Aug 3, 2026; payment Aug 10, 2026. Forward yield ~4.2%. Dividend tied to earnings and realized gains.
  • Blackstone (BX) mean EPS estimate $1.35 (range $1.26–$1.42); eight analysts cut estimates in 30 days. Stock +4.4% last quarter, −20.3% YTD; 12‑month target $137 vs $122.82 close.
  • Blackstone led about $400 million private loan financing Harvest Partners’ buyout of HVAC firm Integra Testing Services, acting as lead lender in this large private credit deal tied to the LBO