LAZ
Lazard, Inc. · Financials · Capital Markets
At close
$50.60
$0.00 (0.00%) Close
Pre-market $50.60 $0.00 (0.00%) 8:28 PM ET
Prev close $50.60
Open $50.60
Day high $50.60
Day low $50.60
Volume 10
Avg vol 1,131,990
Mkt cap
$4.75B
P/E ratio
23.21
FY Revenue
$2.94B
EPS
2.18
Gross Margin
100.00%
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Financials
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LAZ
Lazard, Inc.
Lazard, Inc. demonstrates robust technical momentum across multiple indicators, with price action breaking above key resistance levels and supported by strong volume and positive money flow. The company’s fundamental profile shows solid profitability and high return on equity, though elevated leverage and a high payout ratio introduce elements of risk. Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with price targets below the current trading level, suggesting a potential disconnect between market optimism and consensus expectations.
AI summarized at 8:25 PM ET, 2025-08-25
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+29% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.29×
RSI
51.81 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.09 Signal: 0.08
Short-Term
-0.29 (Weak)
MACD: -0.35 Signal: -0.06
Long-Term
-0.34 (Weak)
MACD: 0.16 Signal: 0.50
Intraday trend score 48.00

Latest news

LAZ 12 articles Positive: 5 Neutral: 4 Negative: 1
Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in January

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (LGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable on March 23, 2026. The distribution consists primarily of return of capital (65%) and long-term capital gains (32%), with minimal net investment income (3%). The fund reported a 5-year average annual total return of 8.46% relative to NAV and an annualized distribution rate of 9.76%.

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Sentiment note

As the parent company of Lazard Asset Management (the fund's investment manager), Lazard Inc is mentioned in a neutral context. The announcement reflects routine fund operations and asset management activities. LAM manages $267.0 billion in assets as of January 31, 2026, which is a stable operational metric with no negative or positive implications from this announcement.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Lazard Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 per Share

Lazard Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 9, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The declaration of a quarterly dividend demonstrates financial strength and confidence in the company's cash flow generation. Dividend payments are generally viewed positively by investors as they represent a return of capital and indicate management's confidence in future earnings.

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in December

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (LGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable on February 23, 2026. The Fund estimates that distributions exceed net investment income and realized capital gains, with a portion representing return of capital. Portfolio data as of December 31, 2025 is available on Lazard Asset Management's website.

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Sentiment note

As the parent company of Lazard Asset Management, which manages the fund, the mention is informational only. The article provides no performance metrics or business developments that would warrant positive or negative sentiment.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Santiago Seage
Atlantica Announces the Acquisition of Statkraft's Renewable Energy Platform in Canada

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure acquired a Canadian renewable energy platform with 236 MW in operational assets and an 0.81 GW development pipeline, including wind facilities in Quebec and Alberta with long-term power purchase agreements.

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Sentiment note

Served as financial advisor to Atlantica, indicating a standard business transaction

Positive Benzinga • Piero Cingari
EXCLUSIVE: Lazard Small-Cap Expert Predicts 30%-50% Russell 2000 Rally On The Back Of Lower Interest Rates (UPDATED)

Lazard's small-cap expert Sean Gallagher predicts a 30-50% rally in the Russell 2000 index over the next year, driven by expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gallagher cites the significant valuation gap between small and large caps as a key factor supporting his bullish outlook.

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Sentiment note

The article features insights from Lazard's small-cap expert Sean Gallagher, who is bullish on the prospects of small-cap stocks.

Positive Investing.com • Investing.Com
Four things that will fuel the stock market melt up By Investing.com - Investing.com Australia

The stock market is poised for a significant melt-up, driven by factors like the Federal Reserve's expected pivot on interest rates, the potential return of Donald Trump, a Supreme Court ruling limiting regulatory power, and robust corporate earnings.

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Sentiment note

The Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to increased mergers and acquisitions, which could benefit investment banks like Lazard.

Neutral Investing.com • Investing.Com
Lazard's executive chairman Kenneth Jacobs sells over $15 million in company stock - Investing.com

Lazard's executive chairman Kenneth Jacobs has sold over $15 million worth of company stock, reducing his direct holdings but maintaining a significant stake. The transactions were pre-planned and may not indicate any negative sentiment towards the company.

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Sentiment note

The article does not indicate any negative sentiment towards Lazard. The stock sale by the executive chairman was pre-planned and he still maintains a substantial stake in the company, suggesting confidence in its long-term prospects.

Positive Investing.com • Reuters
Factbox-Stocks to watch as Biden, Trump vie for presidency By Reuters - Investing.com

Investors are closely watching stocks that could be impacted by the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections, especially those more exposed to government policy actions such as banking and clean energy.

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Sentiment note

Banks may benefit from a more lenient approach to antitrust regulation enforcement under a Trump administration.

Negative Investing.com • Sam Bougheddaa
Here's the stocks on Goldman's 'Top 25 Tactical Trades for Earnings Season list - Investing.com Australia

Goldman Sachs has released its 'Top 25 Tactical Trades for Earnings Season' list, highlighting companies where it expects significant earnings surprises, both positive and negative.

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Sentiment note

Goldman anticipates downward earnings revisions

Positive Investing.com • Reuters
Factbox-Stocks to watch as Biden and Trump vie for presidency By Reuters - Investing.com

The article discusses the potential impact on various stocks depending on whether Biden or Trump wins the upcoming U.S. presidential election. It covers sectors like financials, solar, clean energy, oil, tariffs, and more.

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Sentiment note

The article suggests that banks, like Lazard, that benefit from M&A activities could gain from a more lenient approach to antitrust regulation enforcement under a second Trump administration.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Lazard's (LAZ) April AUM Improves 1.7% on Positive Markets

Lazard's (LAZ) AUM balance in April 2024 rises 1.7% on the back of market and foreign exchange appreciation, partially offset by net outflows.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Lazard's (LAZ) April AUM Declines 3.8% on Weaker Markets

Lazard's (LAZ) preliminary AUM balance for April 2024 declines 3.8% on a sequential basis due to the impact of negative markets.

BEN LAZ VRTS
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