Record Capital Raising and Growth in Fee-Related Earnings (FRE) and Distributable Earnings (DE)
Blue Owl raised $14 billion in new capital during Q2 2025, totaling $55 billion over the last 12 months, representing 28% growth in assets under management.
FRE increased by 29%, DE by 20%, and FRE by 23% year-over-year, supported by a substantial permanent capital base.
Management emphasized the momentum driven by fundraising and deployment, with strategic initiatives contributing to growth.
Adjusted noninterest expense increased 4% linked quarter, mainly due to salaries and benefits.
Adjusted noninterest income increased 5% linked quarter, driven by mortgage, card, ATM fees, and wealth management.
Average deposits grew organically by more than 30% over the last 5 years, with growth in consumer checking, small business, and wealth management accounts.
Average loans remained stable, but ending loans grew in consumer and corporate banking.
Capital markets revenue grew at a 14% compounded annual growth rate since 2019.
Common equity Tier 1 ratio was 10.7%, with $144 million in share repurchases and $224 million in dividends paid during the quarter.
Net interest income increased 5% linked quarter, with expected full year growth of 3% to 5%.
Pretax pre-provision income increased 14% year-over-year to $832 million.
Provision expense was $13 million over net charge-offs; asset quality metrics improved with net charge-offs at 47 basis points.
Reported strong quarterly earnings of $534 million, with adjusted earnings of $538 million or $0.60 per share.
Return on tangible common equity was 19%, highest among peers for the last 4 years.
Treasury management revenue increased 8% year-to-date, and wealth management fee income reached a record quarter.
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