BX stock forecast 2025 could outperform peers if interest rate cuts occur in late 2024, unlocking new capital deployment cycles into value-add opportunities. We don't want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 2 warning signs for Blackstone (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that you need to be mindful of. The dividend yield of 2.48% is far below its historical average of 5.5%. While Blackstone has raised dividends in tandem with earnings, its payout ratio stands at over 109% , meaning it distributes more than it earns in some quarters, relying heavily on fee-related performance gains. Investors buying BX at current levels are betting on continuous double-digit AUM and EPS expansion. With BX stock forecast 2025 riding on strategic acquisitions, some traders price in a 15% upside potential. Forward dividend yield projections hover around 3.5%, supporting income-focused investors.