Operating

Decrease In Financial Instruments Used In Operating Activities

Blackstone Decrease In Financial Instruments Used In Operating Activities increased by 12.6% to $910.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 41.0%, from $1.54B to $910.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Decrease In Financial Instruments Used In Operating Activities shows a downward trend with a -15.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in this metric signals a liquidation of assets to generate operating cash.

Detailed definition

Represents the cash inflow resulting from the reduction or liquidation of financial instruments held for operating purpo...

Peer comparison

High for asset managers who hold proprietary investments; peers often show large swings based on market conditions.

Metric ID: operating_decrease_in_financial_instruments_used_in_oper_850028

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$1.80B$1.46B$3.26B$773.87M$1.59B$1.42B$1.45B$1.13B$468.40M$839.53M$2.57B$459.46M$498.43M$355.23M$1.12B$1.54B$809.54M$647.66M$808.10M$910.20M
QoQ Change-19.1%+124.0%-76.3%+105.2%-10.5%+1.6%-21.8%-58.6%+79.2%+206.4%-82.1%+8.5%-28.7%+214.4%+38.1%-47.5%-20.0%+24.8%+12.6%
YoY Change-11.9%-2.4%-55.7%+46.0%-70.5%-41.0%+78.0%-59.3%+6.4%-57.7%-56.6%+235.6%+62.4%+82.3%-27.6%-41.0%
Range$355.23M$3.26B
CAGR-13.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth-19.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackstone's decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities?
Blackstone (BX) reported decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities of $910.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Blackstone's decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities changed year-over-year?
Blackstone's decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities decreased by 41.0% year-over-year, from $1.54B to $910.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Blackstone's decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Blackstone's decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities has grown at a -15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.44B to $3.81B.
What does decrease in financial instruments used in operating activities mean?
Cash generated from selling or reducing financial instruments held for operations.