Lazard Ltd (LAZ)

Currency in USD
48.08
+1.64(+3.53%)
Closed·
47.43-0.65(-1.35%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
46.1448.22
52 wk Range
38.6758.75
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
46.44
Open
46.66
Day's Range
46.14-48.22
52 wk Range
38.67-58.75
Volume
1.82M
Average Volume (3m)
1.48M
1-Year Change
13.023%
Book Value / Share
9.38
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
52.38
Upside
+8.93%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years

Lazard Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
4 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 52.38
(+8.93% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Argus
Buy52.00+8.15%63.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
UBS
Hold44.00-8.49%45.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell53.00+10.23%52.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold49.00+1.91%47.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy60.00+24.79%63.00MaintainMay 04, 2026

Lazard Ltd SWOT Analysis


Advisory Resilience
Lazard's Financial Advisory segment shows strength with near-record revenues, demonstrating adaptability in volatile markets and strategic talent acquisition
Asset Management Hurdles
Explore Lazard's strategy to overcome significant net outflows in its Asset Management division while maintaining strong liquidity and financial flexibility
Vision 2030 Unveiled
Delve into Lazard's long-term growth plan, focusing on expansion into new business areas and improving operational efficiency to drive future profitability
Market Valuation
Analysts set price targets ranging from $56 to $63, reflecting Lazard's strong market performance and attractive valuation compared to industry peers
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Lazard Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.42 missed forecast of $0.53 by 20.75%; revenue of $757M beat expectations by 7.17%, up 5% YoY; stock fell 5.15% in premarket.
  • Asset Management segment revenue surged 17% YoY to $309M with AUM at $259B; Financial Advisory revenue declined 4% to $356M due to transaction delays.
  • Lazard announced strategic acquisition of Campbell Lutyens to strengthen private capital advisory; expects EPS accretion from deal by 2027.
  • Company returned $174M to shareholders in Q1 2026; FY2026 revenue forecast at $3.9B, FY2027 at $5.5B, with FY2026 EPS projected at $3.90.
  • CEO Orszag cited Asset Management momentum and strategic initiatives as growth drivers despite EPS miss; 9 analysts revised earnings downward for upcoming period.
Last Updated: 2026-05-01, 09:14 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 01, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.42 / 0.53
Revenue / Forecast
757M / 706.34M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.52%
Dividend Yield
4.16%
Industry Median 2.05%
Annualized payout
2.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.25%
Growth Streak

LAZ Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
17.5x15.9x10.0x
PEG Ratio
−1.310.500.03
Price/Book
5.4x1.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x1.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.5%1.3%15.2%
Fair Value Upside
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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 segment offers financial advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, shareholder, sovereign, geopolitical, and other strategic advisory services, as well as restructuring and liability management, and capital raising and placement services. This segment offers its services to corporate, partnership, institutional, government, sovereign, and individual clients to various industry areas, including consumers and retail; financial institutions; financial sponsors; healthcare and life sciences; industrials; media, entertainment, and sports; power, energy, and infrastructure; real estate; technology; and telecom and digital infrastructure. The Asset Management segment offers a range of investment solutions; investment and wealth management services in equity and fixed income strategies; asset allocation strategies; and alternative investments and private equity funds to corporations, public funds, sovereign entities, endowments and foundations, labor funds, financial intermediaries, and private clients. Lazard, Inc. was incorporated in 1848 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
55.23M58.82%2.57B
Other Institutional Investors
36.17M38.52%1.68B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.50M2.67%116.27M
Total
93.91M100.00%4.36B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.11.87%11,149,582517,787
FMR LLC11.74%11,028,890512,182

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FAQ

What Is the Lazard (LAZ) Stock Price Today?

The Lazard stock price today is 48.08 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lazard Trade On?

Lazard is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Lazard?

The stock symbol for Lazard is "LAZ."

Does Lazard Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Lazard dividend yield is 4.16%.

What Is the Lazard Market Cap?

As of today, Lazard market cap is 4.73B USD.

What Is Lazard's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lazard EPS (TTM) is 2.52.

When Is the Next Lazard Earnings Date?

Lazard will release its next earnings report on Jul 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LAZ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Lazard Stock Split?

Lazard has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Lazard Have?

Lazard has 3293 employees.

What is the current trading status of Lazard (LAZ)?

As of May 09, 2026, Lazard (LAZ) is trading at a price of 48.08 USD, with a previous close of 46.44 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 46.14 USD to 48.22 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 38.67 USD to 58.75 USD.

What Is Lazard (LAZ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lazard is 52.38 USD, with a high estimate of 62 USD and a low estimate of 43 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +8.93% Upside potential.

What Is the LAZ After Hours Price?

LAZ's last after hours stock price is 47.43 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.65, or -1.35%.
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