Company Description
Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) is an asset manager in the finance and insurance sector, classified under investment advice. According to its public disclosures and recent news releases, Blue Owl manages alternative investment strategies and is associated with substantial assets under management. The company’s Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OWL, and it files regular reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K.
Blue Owl describes itself as an asset manager focused on alternative investments. In multiple news releases, the company states that it invests across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets, and GP Strategic Capital. These platforms are used to provide private capital solutions to businesses and to offer alternative investment opportunities to institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies. The company highlights a permanent capital base as an important element of its business model, supporting long-term investment approaches and capital preservation objectives.
In its public communications, Blue Owl notes that it offers alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation. These opportunities are made available through funds and vehicles managed by Blue Owl or its affiliates. For example, SEC filings reference a digital infrastructure-focused evergreen vehicle managed by Blue Owl that commenced operations after holding a first close, and news releases describe funds managed by Blue Owl participating in strategic partnerships and investments with other financial and operating companies.
Blue Owl’s activities span multiple areas of the alternative asset landscape. Through its Credit platform, the firm is linked to specialty finance vehicles such as Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) and Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE: OTF), which are described as business development companies focused on lending to U.S. middle-market companies and on making debt and equity investments in U.S. technology-related companies, respectively. Both OBDC and OTF are externally managed by SEC-registered investment advisers that are indirect affiliates of Blue Owl and are part of Blue Owl’s Credit platform.
In addition to its credit-related activities, Blue Owl’s Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital platforms are referenced in company descriptions as part of its multi-strategy approach. Public statements emphasize that Blue Owl provides private capital solutions to businesses and alternative investment products to investors, supported by a large team of professionals globally. The company also points to its role in providing bespoke capital solutions and participating in joint ventures and strategic partnerships, as seen in transactions involving home equity lending, co-branded credit card servicing, and portfolio analytics platforms, where funds managed by Blue Owl supply capital or take investment stakes.
Blue Owl regularly communicates with shareholders and the broader market through earnings releases, conference calls, and investor presentations. SEC filings note that the company makes its reports and certain other information available through its website and that it uses this channel, along with press releases and public conference calls, to distribute information that may be material to investors. The company also announces dividends on its Class A shares through current reports on Form 8-K, illustrating a practice of returning capital to shareholders while continuing to grow its asset management platform.
From a structural standpoint, Blue Owl Capital Inc. operates with various subsidiaries and affiliated entities that support its financing and investment activities. For example, an 8-K filing describes an amended and restated credit agreement involving Blue Owl Finance LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Blue Owl Capital Inc., and several guarantor entities tied to different parts of the Blue Owl platform, including holdings and real estate-related entities. This illustrates the use of credit facilities to support the broader operations and growth of the business.
Blue Owl’s public disclosures also highlight executive and employee alignment with shareholders through share purchases and repurchase programs. An 8-K filing reports that shares of Blue Owl Capital Inc., Blue Owl Capital Corporation, and Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. were purchased by executives and employees or repurchased under existing share repurchase plans over a specified period, with the company stating that these actions, together with management’s ownership and investment across the platform, are intended to strengthen alignment with clients and stakeholders.
In addition to its core asset management activities, Blue Owl-managed funds are active investors in other companies and platforms. Recent news items describe funds managed by Blue Owl participating in strategic partnerships and investments, such as a large home equity lending partnership, a home equity investment securitization, and a growth investment in a portfolio analytics and software provider. These transactions demonstrate how Blue Owl-managed capital is deployed across different segments of the financial and real asset markets, including consumer finance, home equity, and financial technology infrastructure.
Overall, Blue Owl Capital Inc. presents itself, through its filings and news releases, as an alternative asset manager with a focus on credit, real assets, and GP strategic capital, supported by a permanent capital base and a global team. Its business model centers on managing investment platforms and vehicles that provide private capital solutions to businesses and alternative investment opportunities to a range of investor types, while maintaining regular communication with the market through SEC filings, earnings calls, and corporate announcements.
Stock Performance
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) stock last traded at $9.12, up 1.21% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 55.8%, ranking #1,943 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $6.1B, OWL is classified as a mid-cap stock with approximately 1.6B shares outstanding.
Latest News
Blue Owl Capital has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 7 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 3 articles coincided with positive price movement and 7 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings. View all OWL news →
SEC Filings
Blue Owl Capital has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form 4, 2 Form 144, 1 Form 10-K. The most recent filing was submitted on March 19, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all OWL SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Blue Owl Capital generated $2.9B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, and net income was $78.8M, reflecting a 2.8% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.10. The company generated $1.3B in operating cash flow.
Upcoming Events
30% NAV return-of-capital
Return of capital distribution
Blue Owl Capital has 2 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "30% NAV return-of-capital", is scheduled for March 31, 2026 (in 10 days). 2 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the OWL stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Blue Owl Capital (OWL) currently stands at 78.6 million shares, down 0.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 12.0% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 130.2%. This moderate level of short interest indicates notable bearish positioning. The 5.6 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Blue Owl Capital (OWL) currently stands at 5.6 days, down 27.1% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 33.3% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.1 to 7.7 days.
OWL Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Investment Advice sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, OWL ranks #168 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,707 among all tracked companies.
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