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Blue Owl Capital earnings and dividend cut

Overview

In late July 2026, alternative asset manager Blue Owl reported a rise in second‑quarter earnings, with adjusted distributable earnings increasing to 22 cents per share and fee‑related earnings at 25 cents per share. Assets under management grew 12% to $319 billion, driven by new capital commitments of $7.8 billion and diversification into data centres, infrastructure, real estate and manager stakes.

A few days later, the firm announced a reduction in its quarterly base dividend from $0.37 to $0.31, citing a lower interest‑rate environment that reduced average loan rates and net asset value per share. Institutional holdings shifted, with the University of California selling most of its stake while the Royal Bank of Canada increased its position. The dividend cut and investor moves highlighted broader headwinds for business development companies despite the recent earnings growth.

Entities

Royal Bank of Canada · Regents of the University of California · Blue Owl Capital Inc. · Marc Lipschultz · Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Blue Owl Capital Cuts Dividend as Rates Fall, Investors Trim Stakes

    Blue Owl Capital cut its dividend to $0.31 as loan rates fell, while the University of California sold most of its stake and other investors adjusted holdings.

  2. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Blue Owl reports Q2 profit rise and $319 billion AUM

    Blue Owl posted Q2 profit up to 22 cents per share, fee‑related earnings of 25 cents, and AUM rising 12% to $319 billion, aided by $7.8 billion in new commitments and diversified assets.

Sources

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