BX: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 23, 2026, Blackstone Inc. issued a press release and detailed presentation announcing financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. All information in the press release is furnished but not filed. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release of Blackstone Inc. dated July 23, 2026. 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. i 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: July 23, 2026 Blackstone Inc. By: /s/ Michael S. Chae Name: Michael S. Chae Title: Chief Financial Officer ii