Lazard Ltd (LAZ)

Currency in USD
43.39
-0.13(-0.29%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
43.2444.01
52 wk Range
38.6758.75
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
43.51
Open
43.49
Day's Range
43.24-44.01
52 wk Range
38.67-58.75
Volume
278.7K
Average Volume (3m)
2.11M
1-Year Change
-19.6184%
Book Value / Share
9.29
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
47.38
Upside
+9.18%
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
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 47.38
(+9.18% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Sell44.00+1.36%47.00Maintain24/07/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold42.00-3.25%44.00Maintain24/07/2026
Citizens
Buy60.00+38.22%-Maintain24/07/2026
UBS
Hold44.00+1.36%44.00Maintain14/07/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold44.00+1.36%49.00Maintain10/07/2026

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 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: 23/07/2026, 14:20
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Earnings

Latest Release
23/07/2026
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
4.69%
Industry Median 1.92%
Annualised payout
2.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.25%
Growth Streak

Lazard (LAZ) Income Statement & Profits

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P/E Ratio
19.4x15.8x10.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.640.380.03
Price/Book
4.6x2.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.5x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.2%11.1%13.2%
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
59.70M61.26%2.55B
Other Institutional Investors
36.77M37.73%1.57B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
984.58K1.01%42.01M
Total
97.45M100.00%4.16B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC10.89%10,611,910452,810
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.9.85%9,601,899409,713

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FAQ

What Is the Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) Share Price Today?

The Lazard stock price today is 43.39 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lazard (LAZ) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Lazard?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Lazard is "LAZ."

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

Yes, LAZ Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Lazard dividend yield is 4.69%.

What Is the Current Lazard Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) market cap is 4.23B USD.

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

The Lazard EPS is currently 2.03 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Lazard Earnings Date?

Lazard's next earnings report will be released on 22/10/2026.

Is LAZ a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Lazard moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for LAZ stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Lazard Stock Split?

Lazard has split 0 times. (See the LAZ stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Lazard Have?

Lazard has 3279 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 12/08/2026, Lazard (LAZ) is trading at a share price of 43.39 USD, with a previous close of 43.51 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 43.24 USD to 44.01 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 47.38 USD, with a high estimate of 60 USD and a low estimate of 42 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +9.18% Upside potential.
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