Operating Expenses

G&A

Blackstone G&A decreased by 16.7% to $372.82M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from $332.37M to $372.82M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 13.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$205.06M$218.00M$309.67M$240.67M$289.29M$270.37M$292.34M$273.39M$275.03M$279.19M$289.69M$369.95M$311.93M$340.95M$339.09M$332.37M$360.82M$383.58M$447.78M$372.82M
QoQ Change+6.3%+42.1%-22.3%+20.2%-6.5%+8.1%-6.5%+0.6%+1.5%+3.8%+27.7%-15.7%+9.3%-0.5%-2.0%+8.6%+6.3%+16.7%-16.7%
YoY Change+41.1%+24.0%-5.6%+13.6%-4.9%+3.3%-0.9%+35.3%+13.4%+22.1%+17.1%-10.2%+15.7%+12.5%+32.1%+12.2%
Range$205.06M$447.78M
CAGR+13.4%
Avg YoY Growth+13.8%
Median YoY Growth+13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackstone's g&a?
Blackstone (BX) reported g&a of $372.82M in Q1 2026.
How has Blackstone's g&a changed year-over-year?
Blackstone's g&a increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $332.37M to $372.82M.
What is the long-term trend for Blackstone's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Blackstone's g&a has grown at a 13.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $917.85M to $1.52B.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.