Lazard (LAZ) Stock Overview
Operates as a financial advisory and asset management firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$40.67 |
| 52 Week High | US$58.75 |
| 52 Week Low | US$38.67 |
| Beta | 1.42 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.74% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.14% |
| 1 Year Change | -23.45% |
| 3 Year Change | 18.23% |
| 5 Year Change | -14.29% |
| Change since IPO | 69.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 26
Lazard: Snag Endures, No End In Sight For PE Deal Shortfall
Summary Lazard shows strength in Asset Management, with revenue up 23% YoY and positive fee mix shifts on AUM growth. Advisory faces headwinds from geopolitics, rising capital costs and associated subdued private equity M&A, limiting near-term catalysts. Strategic activity and restructuring support advisory, but DCM and ECM outlook remains weak amid ongoing market uncertainty driven by capital cost risks. LAZ trades at a 19x forward PE, where AM pureplays, arguably more robust right now, trade at similar or lower levels, implying high multiples for a beleaguered advisory outlook. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 21
LAZ: Renewable Insights And Index Adds Will Shape Future Upside Narrative
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Lazard to $48.50 from $52.63, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News for Lazard Lazard published its 2026 Levelized Cost of Energy+ report, indicating that solar and wind remain the lowest cost options for new U.S. power generation despite higher capital expenditures, sustained interest rates, tariff pass throughs, and supply chain repricing (source: Lazard LCOE+ 2026 report).
Narrative Update • Jul 07
LAZ: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support A Fair Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target for Lazard from $53.00 to $40.00, citing updated assumptions related to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Lazard Lazard, Inc.
Narrative Update • Jun 23
LAZ: Index Additions And Board Declassification Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $62.00 price target for Lazard, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin estimates, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What’s in the News for Lazard Lazard reported preliminary May 2026 assets under management of about $284.8b, including $11.6b from market appreciation, $1.4b in net client outflows and a $0.7b impact from foreign exchange, and the stock price fell 9.1% on the update (Source: May 2026 AUM announcement).Narrative Update • Jun 09
LAZ: Ongoing Buybacks And Board Declassification Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Lazard has shifted slightly from $63 to $62, with analysts citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and expected future P/E levels as the key drivers of this change. What's in the News Lazard shareholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation at the May 21, 2026 annual meeting to begin declassifying the Board over a three-year period, as outlined in the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 7, 2026.Narrative Update • May 26
LAZ: Buybacks And Board Declassification Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts have nudged their price target for Lazard higher from $52.38 to $52.63, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that slightly adjust their valuation outlook. What's in the News Lazard shareholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation at the May 21, 2026 annual meeting to begin declassifying the board of directors over a three year period, moving toward annual elections for all directors by 2029 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 06
LAZ: Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now see Lazard’s fair value at $52.38, down from $56.89. This reflects a view that higher projected revenue growth of about 12.86% and a higher future P/E of roughly 15.17 are balanced by lower expected profit margins around 11.33% and a slightly reduced discount rate near 8.94%.Narrative Update • Apr 17
LAZ: Ongoing Buybacks And New Finance Leadership Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Lazard by $2 to $63, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that now point to a slightly different risk and earnings profile for the stock. What's in the News Lazard repurchased 1,017,849 shares for US$50 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, representing 1.07% of shares under its existing buyback program (company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 03
LAZ: Ongoing Buybacks And New Finance Leadership Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Lazard to about $56.89 from roughly $57.56. This reflects updated views on discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 20
LAZ: Share Repurchases And New Finance Leadership Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Lazard price target by about $2, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and modest adjustments to fair value assumptions, while keeping growth and margin expectations broadly in line. What's in the News Lazard completed a share repurchase tranche between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, buying 1,017,849 shares, or 1.07% of shares, for $50 million under its existing buyback program.Narrative Update • Mar 05
LAZ: Share Repurchases And Margin Outlook Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Lazard from about $58.17 to roughly $59.56, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower discount rate and P/E with a higher profit margin outlook. What's in the News Lazard appointed Tracy Farr as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Mary Ann Betsch, who will remain as a senior advisor during the transition (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 19
LAZ: Buybacks And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts are keeping Lazard's price target steady at $65.00. The latest update reflects adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to better align with their current outlook on the business.Narrative Update • Feb 05
LAZ: Fair Outlook Will Balance CFO Transition With Ongoing Share Repurchases
Analysts have lifted their price target on Lazard from US$49.00 to US$53.00, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly different revenue growth outlook, a higher projected profit margin, and a small change in future P/E expectations. What's in the News Tracy Farr has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Lazard, effective February 1, 2026, after more than a decade at the firm, including his role as a Managing Director in the Capital Structure Advisory group and senior member of the corporate development and strategy team (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 01
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.50
Lazard, Inc.'s ( NYSE:LAZ ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.50 per share on 20th of February. This means...Narrative Update • Jan 22
LAZ: Fair Outlook Will Balance Higher Revenue Assumptions With Softer Margin Expectations
Analysts have lifted their price target for Lazard from US$47.00 to US$49.00, reflecting updated views on its revenue growth outlook, profit margin profile, and expected future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from US$47.00 to US$49.00, representing a small upward adjustment to the estimated intrinsic value per share.Narrative Update • Jan 07
LAZ: Future Earnings Multiple Will Support Upside As Buybacks Continue
Analysts have kept their price target for Lazard steady at $65.00, highlighting only modest tweaks to assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that fine tune rather than change their overall view. What's in the News The company repurchased 19,485 shares between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025 for US$1.08 million, equal to 0.02% of shares under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 14
LAZ: Future Earnings Multiple Will Drive Upside Despite Margin Headwinds
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Lazard, reflecting expectations for stronger revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple, which are partially offset by a reduced profit margin and a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News Lazard completed a share repurchase tranche, buying back 19,485 shares for $1.08 million in Q3 2025, bringing total repurchases under its long running program to 81,111,580 shares, or 75.1 percent, for $3.20 billion (company filing).Narrative Update • Nov 30
LAZ: Share Buyback Completion And Denmark Office Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for Lazard at $58.17 per share, citing minor adjustments to key financial estimates but no significant change to their overall outlook. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Lazard repurchased 19,485 shares for $1.08 million.Narrative Update • Nov 16
LAZ: Share Buyback Completion And Danish Expansion Signal Continued Upside
Analysts have marginally adjusted their price target for Lazard, increasing it from $58.17 to $58.17. They cite minimal changes in valuation factors and updated discount rates as reasons for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 01
LAZ: Revenue Acceleration And Danish Office Will Fuel Future Upside
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Lazard to $58.17, citing improved revenue growth projections even though the profit margin outlook is slightly lower. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Lazard repurchased 40,151 shares, representing 0.04 percent for $1 million.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
Analysts have revised their price target for Lazard slightly downward, decreasing it from $60.17 to $58.17 as they reassess growth expectations and profit margins. What's in the News Lazard, Inc.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
Analysts have revised Lazard's price target slightly downward from $61.00 to approximately $60.17, citing minor adjustments in growth expectations and profit outlook. What's in the News Lazard, Inc.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio essentially unchanged, Lazard's consensus analyst price target remains steady at $61.00, indicating no material shifts in perceived valuation or risk. What's in the News Lazard announced the establishment of a new office in Denmark effective September 17.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
With no change in future P/E or consensus revenue growth forecasts, Lazard’s fair value estimate remains steady at $58.20. What's in the News Lazard repurchased 85,894 shares for $3.76 million from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, representing 0.09% of shares.Narrative Update • Aug 20
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
With Lazard’s consensus analyst price target and key valuation metrics such as future P/E and discount rate remaining effectively unchanged, analysts see limited change in the company’s fair value, which stands at $56.80 per share. What's in the News Lazard repurchased 85,894 shares for $3.76 million from April to June 2025, completing a total repurchase of 81,092,095 shares ($3,193.96 million) under its ongoing buyback program.Narrative Update • Aug 06
Expansion In Abu Dhabi And Europe Will Trigger Cost Pressures
Despite a higher discount rate rising from 8.87% to 9.43%, indicating increased perceived risk, Lazard’s consensus analyst price target remained unchanged at $56.80. What's in the News Lazard repurchased 85,894 shares for $3.76 million between April and June, completing 75.08% of its long-standing buyback program (81,092,095 shares, $3,193.96 million).Analysis Article • Jul 18
Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Lazard, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAZ) Revenues Despite 26% Price Jump
Despite an already strong run, Lazard, Inc. ( NYSE:LAZ ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the last...Analysis Article • May 09
Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ) Stock Rockets 29% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Those holding Lazard, Inc. ( NYSE:LAZ ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 29% in the last...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x Lazard, Inc. ( NYSE:LAZ ) is a stock worth checking...Shareholder Returns
| LAZ | US Capital Markets | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -6.7% | -2.0% | -2.6% |
| 1Y | -23.5% | -1.7% | 14.3% |
Return vs Industry: LAZ underperformed the US Capital Markets industry which returned 1.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LAZ underperformed the US Market which returned 16% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LAZ volatility | |
|---|---|
| LAZ Average Weekly Movement | 7.2% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 3.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: LAZ has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LAZ's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 3,293 | Peter Orszag | www.lazard.com |
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.
Lazard, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LAZ fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.17b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$220.91m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.22b |
17.9x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs LAZ overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LAZ income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.22b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$335.65m |
| Gross Profit | US$2.88b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.66b |
| Earnings | US$220.91m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.27 |
| Gross Margin | 89.57% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 166.3% |
How did LAZ perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.9%
Current Dividend Yield90%
Payout RatioDoes LAZ pay a reliable dividends?
See LAZ dividend history and benchmarks| Lazard dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 03 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 14 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 3 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 14 days |
Does LAZ pay a reliable dividends?
See LAZ dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/29 20:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Lazard, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Biggar | Argus Research Company |
| Charles Hintz | Bernstein |
| Brennan Hawken | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |