StocksMedium•31 July 2026•
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Blue Owl Reports 12% AUM Growth and Reaffirms Strong Outlook Through 2027

Key Facts

1Blue Owl reported a 12% year-over-year growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) to $319B.
2Distributable earnings reached $0.22 per share, supporting a 9.2% yield.

Amid the expansion of the private credit sector and rising demand for high yields, Blue Owl Capital reported robust results for the second quarter of 2026. The company achieved a significant 12% year-over-year growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), reaching $319B, with net inflows across all business segments. According to reports, distributable earnings reached $0.22 per share, supporting a strong 9.2% yield for shareholders.

This positive performance is driven by $31.1B in AUM that has not yet started paying fees, which is expected to fuel double-digit earnings growth in the coming years. The company reaffirmed its strong growth outlook through 2027, weathering previous concerns regarding redemptions or sector exposure. This growth reflects the firm's resilience despite recent market volatility.

On the economic front, recent data showed mixed US PMI readings, with the Services PMI at 53.6 in July 2026, which may influence market sentiment toward asset managers. Traders should watch for updates regarding fee-paying AUM conversions as a primary catalyst for the stock.