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American Focus > Blog > Economy > The economy is buoyant and IPO activity is on the rise: Blackstone
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The economy is buoyant and IPO activity is on the rise: Blackstone

Last updated: July 25, 2025 11:20 pm
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Blackstone, the trillion-dollar investment firm, is experiencing a resurgence in Wall Street deal activity as initial public offerings (IPOs) and merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions pick up steam. According to leaders at Blackstone, the firm is gearing up for a wave of IPOs in the coming quarters, with CEO Stephen Schwarzman mentioning that they are preparing “a number of companies” for public offerings.

Schwarzman highlighted the recent IPO of Cirsa, a gambling company in Spain, as a sign of things to come. Jon Gray, Blackstone’s president, also noted that the company’s $480 billion credit platform is evaluating a significant increase in potential IPO transactions compared to the previous year.

The firm reported a 26% increase in distributable earnings per share in the second quarter, reaching $1.21, and a 19% year-over-year increase for the first half of the year, totaling $2.30 per share. Revenue for the quarter stood at $3.7 billion, up 33% from the same period in 2024.

IPO and M&A activity play a crucial role in Blackstone’s financial performance, generating substantial fees that contribute to the firm’s revenue. Net realizations, investments that result in a capital event like a sale or public offering, saw a 6% increase during the quarter, totaling nearly $326 billion.

Blackstone’s CFO, Michael Chae, mentioned that the firm is expected to close an $8.2 billion sale of Resolution Life, an insurance company in which it holds a 6% stake, in the second half of the year. Both Gray and Schwarzman expressed optimism about the economic outlook, citing lower short-term interest rates, reduced uncertainty, and continued economic growth as factors that could reignite M&A and IPO activity for Blackstone.

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The environment of favorable capital markets and a desire to transact, combined with a positive economic outlook, bodes well for Blackstone’s future deal-making prospects. As IPO and M&A activity continue to gain momentum, Blackstone remains poised to capitalize on opportunities in the market.

For more information, you can read the original article on Business Insider.

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