Lazard Past Earnings Performance
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Lazard's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -23.5%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 4.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.1% per year. Lazard's return on equity is 25.4%, and it has net margins of 7.5%.
Key information
-23.54%
Earnings growth rate
-20.13%
EPS growth rate
| Capital Markets Industry Growth | 10.26% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.14% |
| Return on equity | 25.38% |
| Net Margin | 7.45% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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).
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.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.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).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.
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).Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.50
Feb 01
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.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).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).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.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.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.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.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.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.Lazard: Floating On The M&A Tide
Sep 04Expansion 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.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.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).Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Lazard, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAZ) Revenues Despite 26% Price Jump
Jul 18Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ) Stock Rockets 29% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
May 09Lazard, Inc. (NYSE:LAZ) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Mar 14Lazard, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAZ) Shares Bounce 26% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
Nov 07Lazard: Aggressive Hiring Means Peer-Leading Growth
Nov 01Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Lazard makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 3,098 | 231 | 2,374 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,017 | 267 | 2,311 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,061 | 303 | 2,281 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,939 | 297 | 2,208 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,049 | 273 | 2,276 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,048 | 251 | 2,283 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,782 | 152 | 2,172 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,742 | -22 | 2,156 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,521 | -80 | 2,073 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,431 | -101 | 1,966 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,631 | -3 | 2,023 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,623 | 216 | 1,938 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,773 | 352 | 1,898 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,054 | 517 | 2,013 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,045 | 518 | 2,002 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,234 | 546 | 2,136 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,194 | 519 | 2,129 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,067 | 499 | 2,081 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,933 | 467 | 2,013 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,684 | 418 | 1,852 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,567 | 395 | 1,787 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,416 | 285 | 1,708 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,422 | 257 | 1,715 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,480 | 249 | 1,761 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,583 | 283 | 1,817 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,556 | 321 | 1,743 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,594 | 382 | 1,736 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,711 | 464 | 1,775 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,829 | 527 | 1,806 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,803 | 330 | 1,824 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,805 | 332 | 1,837 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,778 | 306 | 1,828 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,642 | 254 | 1,775 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,658 | 465 | 1,769 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,641 | 468 | 1,756 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,451 | 428 | 1,645 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,335 | 388 | 1,579 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,254 | 418 | 1,536 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,216 | 703 | 1,502 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,271 | 997 | 1,528 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,328 | 986 | 1,561 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,372 | 1,001 | 1,533 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,350 | 691 | 1,556 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LAZ has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LAZ's current net profit margins (7.5%) are lower than last year (9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LAZ's earnings have declined by 23.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: LAZ's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: LAZ had negative earnings growth (-15.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Capital Markets industry average (20.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst LAZ's Return on Equity (25.38%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 17:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |