BX: Leadership change

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On October 9, 2026, in connection with his planned retirement from Blackstone Inc. (the “Company”), Joseph Baratta notified the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) of his intention to resign from his position as a director of the Board effective December 31, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). In connection therewith, as of the Effective Date, the size of the Board will be reduced from eight members to seven members. Mr. Baratta will continue to serve as a director of the Board until the Effective Date. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 15, 2026 Blackstone Inc. By: /s/ Victoria Portnoy Name: Victoria Portnoy Title: Managing Director – Assistant Secretary