BX
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Blackstone Inc. (BX) closed at $129.69 as of 2026-02-02, trading 8.6% above its 200-week moving average of $119.44. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 19.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 924 weeks of data, BX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.7%.
With a market cap of $159.5 billion, BX is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 29.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 11.7x book value.
Share count has increased 5.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BX would have grown to $1718, compared to $684 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.3% vs 11.4% for the index — confirming BX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 6 open-market purchases totaling $4,199,136. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -4.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: BX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying BX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.3% after 12 months (median +41.0%), compared to +14.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 90% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +52.4% vs +27.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BX has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +29.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Oct 2009 | 71 | 75.3% | -39.0% | +1617.6% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 4.3% | +6.5% | +2085.8% |
| Nov 2009 | Jan 2010 | 6 | 4.4% | +3.3% | +2085.8% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 4 | 11.5% | +31.0% | +2153.3% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 22 | 29.4% | +52.7% | +2211.1% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 7 | 6.0% | +20.8% | +2171.3% |
| May 2012 | May 2012 | 1 | 2.9% | +114.0% | +2123.2% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 5 | 5.7% | +41.1% | +697.2% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 9 | 10.6% | +35.3% | +660.8% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 1 | 1.0% | +31.3% | +645.1% |
| Average | 13 | — | +29.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02