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Lazard, Inc. (LAZ)
$44.35+1.30 (+3.02%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Lazard, Inc.
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The Narrative
Lazard, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $44.35 with a market capitalization of $4.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $47.12 (8 analysts), implying a +6.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 25% below its 52-week high of $58.75, remaining 5.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +6.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $771.59M↓ | $919.41M↑ | $763.10M↓ | $807.95M↑ | $657.50M |
| Gross Profit | $279.69M↓ | $281.72M↑ | $264.89M↓ | $288.75M↑ | $227.23M |
| Operating Income | $104.58M↑ | $97.65M↓ | $109.96M↑ | $105.04M↑ | $64.09M |
| Net Income | $100.92M↑ | $49.86M↓ | $71.25M↑ | $55.35M↓ | $60.38M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Lazard, Inc. operates as a financial advisory and asset management firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through two segments, Financial Advisory and Asset Management. The Financial Advisory...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$4.74B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
19.10
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.43
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.38%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
31.47%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.20M
Recent News
Lazard (LAZ) Stock May Be A Bargain As Net Income Sinks 91%
Lazard stock has delivered a 43.2% gain over the past three years, yet the latest Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate still points to the shares trading at a discount to what the model suggests they could be worth. At the same time, traditional earnings multiples indicate the stock is priced about in line with peers, so investors are weighing a perceived valuation gap against a more neutral read from market ratios. Lazard's 43.2% return over three years signals that the stock has already...
LAZ Stock Down as Q2 Earnings Lag on Higher Costs, Expands Buyback Plan
Lazard's Q2 results are hurt by weaker Financial Advisory revenues and higher expenses. Shares fell 1.2% despite growth in Asset Management and AUM.
Lazard net income plunges 91% over “elevated tax rate” in Q2 2026
Average assets under management were $279bn in the second quarter of 2026, 17% above the level of the second quarter of 2025.
Lazard Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) reported second-quarter adjusted net revenue of $786 million and first-half adjusted net revenue of $1.5 billion, while executives said the firm is seeing signs that its multi-year Lazard 2030 strategy is beginning to show through in client activity, asset flows and advisory pipeli
Cresset Hires $1.1 Billion Lazard Duo to Expand in New York and Los Angeles
Cresset has brought on financial advisors Chris Tiano and Nick Smith, a duo who managed $1.1 billion at Lazard Wealth. The pair joined Cresset as managing directors late last month, according to registration records. Cresset announced the move on Wednesday.