Lazard Ltd (LAZ)

Currency in USD
42.99
-1.36(-3.07%)
Closed·
42.990.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
42.2745.62
52 wk Range
38.6758.75
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
42.99
Open
45.07
Day's Range
42.27-45.62
52 wk Range
38.67-58.75
Volume
1.83M
Average Vol. (3m)
2.11M
1-Year Change
-20.8724%
Book Value / Share
9.29
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
47.13
Upside
+9.62%
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 Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 47.13
(+9.62% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Sell44.00+2.35%47.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold42.00-2.30%44.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Citizens
Buy60.00+39.57%-MaintainJul 24, 2026
UBS
Hold44.00+2.35%44.00MaintainJul 14, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold44.00+2.35%49.00MaintainJul 10, 2026

Lazard Ltd SWOT Analysis


Future Outlook
Analysts project a price target range of $55-$63, with potential for improved profitability as market conditions normalize and strategic initiatives bear fruit
Market Position
Learn how Lazard maintains its competitive edge in global M&A, with announced volume up 129% over 2024, despite challenges in MD hiring
Strategic Expansion
Delve into Lazard's 2030 vision, including partnerships in Europe, Middle East presence, and focus on high-growth sectors like AI and biotech
Global Resilience
Explore Lazard's adaptability in volatile markets, leveraging its diversified business model to navigate economic uncertainties and shifting client demands
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Lazard Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Lazard Q2 2026 revenue beat at $786M vs. $745M estimate, but EPS of $0.12 missed $0.36 forecast by 67%; shares fell 3.74% to $41.95 in premarket.
  • Asset Management posted $7.4B first-half net inflows, strongest in nearly 20 years; AUM rose 15% YoY to $285B with management fees up 23%.
  • Financial Advisory generated $445M revenue on M&A completions and restructuring; 2027 pipeline already more than double prior-year levels.
  • Management expects stronger H2 2026 performance; projects full-year positive asset management flows and improving compensation ratios as hiring normalizes.
  • Campbell Lutyens acquisition to create third business in private capital advisory; firm accelerating AI adoption and resumed share buybacks with $0.50 dividend.
Last Updated: 07/23/2026, 09:18 AM
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Lazard investor slides for Q2/2026
Lazard Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Jul 23, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.12 / 0.36
Revenue / Forecast
808M / 744.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.03%
Dividend Yield
4.65%
Industry Median 1.90%
Annualized Payout
2.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.25%
Growth Streak

LAZ Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
19.2x17.7x10.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.640.390.03
Price / Book
4.6x2.1x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x2.1x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.6%9.1%13.7%
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
59.30M60.24%2.55B
Other Institutional Investors
36.99M37.58%1.59B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.15M2.18%92.46M
Total
98.44M100.00%4.23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC10.78%10,611,910456,206
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.9.75%9,601,899412,786

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FAQ

What Is the Lazard (LAZ) Stock Price Today?

The Lazard stock price today is 42.99 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 4.51%.

What Is the Lazard Market Cap?

As of today, Lazard market cap is 4.23B USD.

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

The Lazard EPS (TTM) is 2.03.

When Is the Next Lazard Earnings Date?

Lazard will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 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 Neutral.

How Many Times Has Lazard Stock Split?

Lazard has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Lazard Have?

Lazard has 3309 employees.

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

As of Jul 28, 2026, Lazard (LAZ) is trading at a price of 42.99 USD, with a previous close of 42.99 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 42.27 USD to 45.62 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 47.13 USD, with a high estimate of 60 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +9.62% Upside potential.
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