Quarterly UpdatesJul 24, 2026, 08:02 AM
BREIT Q2 2026: 10.3% Trailing Return, 5th Month of Positive Net Flows
AI Summary
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) reported a strong Q2 2026, achieving a 10.3% Class I return over the last year and 5.2% in the first half of 2026. The company recorded its fifth consecutive month of positive net flows in June, marking its first quarter of positive net flows in nearly four years. BREIT also launched Blackstone Real Estate Exchange (BXREX) to expand capital-raising strategies and highlighted real estate's appeal amid market volatility.
Key Highlights
- Achieved 10.3% Class I return over the trailing twelve months.
- Delivered 5.2% Class I return in the first half of 2026, with June net return of 1.1%.
- Maintained a 4.6% annualized distribution rate (Class I), with 100% classified as return of capital in 2025.
- Recorded fifth consecutive month of positive net flows in June, and first positive quarter in nearly four years.
- Launched Blackstone Real Estate Exchange (BXREX) for 1031 DST exchange program.
- Average ticket size increased 18% year-over-year.
- Portfolio is ~90% concentrated in rental housing, industrial, and data centers.
- Real estate values remain 14% below their prior peak, attracting capital rotation.
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