Blue OWL Capital Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Fourth-quarter commitments reached $17 billion: New capital commitments were $17 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $14 billion in the third quarter. Source
- Record fundraising in institutional and private wealth: Management described 2025 as a year of record fundraising in institutional and private wealth channels, which it linked to investor interest in its strategies and continued global expansion. Source
- Full-year commitments compared with prior period: Full-year 2025 commitments were $56 billion, compared with $57 billion over the last twelve months in the third-quarter release, a different measurement period.
- Assets under management above $307 billion: Assets under management were over $307 billion at December 31, 2025, up from over $295 billion at September 30, 2025 in the third-quarter release. Source
- Crossed $300 billion during the quarter: Management said the firm crossed $300 billion of AUM during the fourth quarter, calling it a big milestone for the firm. Source
- Dividend declared at $0.225 a share: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per Class A Share. Source
“New capital commitments reached $17 billion in the fourth quarter and $56 billion in 2025”
Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, Co-CEOs of Blue Owl
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Source | quarter payable March 2, 2026 | $0.225 per Class A Share | Kept |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance kept: Quarterly dividend stayed at $0.225 per Class A Share, the same rate as in the third-quarter release. Source
Fundraising and new commitments
- Fourth-quarter commitments reached $17 billion: New capital commitments were $17 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $14 billion in the third quarter. Source
- Record fundraising in institutional and private wealth: Management described 2025 as a year of record fundraising in institutional and private wealth channels, which it linked to investor interest in its strategies and continued global expansion. Source
- Full-year commitments compared with prior period: Full-year 2025 commitments were $56 billion, compared with $57 billion over the last twelve months in the third-quarter release, a different measurement period.
Assets under management and performance
- Assets under management above $307 billion: Assets under management were over $307 billion at December 31, 2025, up from over $295 billion at September 30, 2025 in the third-quarter release. Source
- Crossed $300 billion during the quarter: Management said the firm crossed $300 billion of AUM during the fourth quarter, calling it a big milestone for the firm. Source
- Investment performance described as ongoing: Management said it continues to deliver investment performance for its clients; the release gives no performance figures. Source
“During the fourth quarter, we crossed $300 billion of AUM, a big milestone for the firm, and we continue to deliver strong investment performance for our clients.”
Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, Co-CEOs of Blue Owl
Platforms and client base
- Three multi-strategy investment platforms: Blue Owl invests across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. The release gives no segment-level results. Source
- Permanent capital base anchors the model: Management describes a permanent capital base, through which it provides businesses with private capital solutions for long-term growth. Source
- Investors across three client types: The release says Blue Owl offers alternative investments to institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies. Source
People and leadership
- About 1,365 professionals globally: The company reported approximately 1,365 experienced professionals globally, against over 1,365 in the third-quarter release. Source
- Co-CEOs quoted on results: The two Co-CEOs were quoted in the release on the year's fundraising and assets under management. Source
- Media contact title changed: The media contact's title changed from Principal, Corporate Communications & Government Affairs in the third-quarter release to Managing Director, Communications & Public Affairs. Source
Quarterly dividend
- Dividend declared at $0.225 a share: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per Class A Share. Source
- Payment and record dates set: The dividend is payable March 2, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026. Source
- Rate unchanged from third quarter: The third-quarter release set the same $0.225 quarterly rate, payable November 24, 2025.
Investor call and materials
- Investor call set for February 5: The company scheduled its fourth-quarter investor call by public webcast for February 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Source
- Webcast replay to be available: A webcast replay is to be available on the Shareholders section of the website for those unable to listen live. Source
- Full detailed presentation issued: Blue Owl issued a full detailed presentation of its fourth-quarter results, viewable through the Shareholders section of its website. Source
Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026
- Dividend payment on March 2: The dividend of $0.225 per Class A Share is payable March 2, 2026, to holders of record on February 20, 2026. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Assets under management Source | over $307 billion at December 31, 2025 |
| New capital commitments, fourth quarter Source | $17 billion |
| New capital commitments, full year 2025 Source | $56 billion |
| Professionals globally Source | approximately 1,365 |
Other quarters
- Q2 FY2026 earnings call
- Q1 FY2026 earnings call
- Q3 FY2025 results
- Q2 FY2025 results
- Q3 FY2026 earnings call
Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.