Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) Stock Price & Analysis
Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) closed at USD 37.3 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.19% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 37.37; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 35–37.53 on volume of 2,778,639 shares. Market capitalization is $3.63B, with a 52-week range of USD 34.13–58.75 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (LAZ)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold LAZ (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 43 (range 35–60).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -8.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.57, revenue estimate $1.01B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (LAZ)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold LAZ. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 2.41% | $241M | Reduced -1.2% |
| Mason Hawkins | Southeastern Asset Management | 0.04% | $780K | Unchanged |
Analysts (LAZ)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 43 (low 35, high 60).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Sell | $36 → $32 |
| 2026-10-08 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $44 → $41 |
| 2026-10-07 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $44 → $40 |
| 2026-10-01 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Sell | $42 → $36 |
| 2026-07-24 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $44 → $42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $49 → $44 |
| 2026-07-09 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $53 → $47 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LAZ)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.9% | -8.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -20.9% | -1.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.5% | 36.3% |
| Max drawdown | -37.8% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -41.8% (Oct 2021→Nov 2023) |
LAZ analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.56 | $1.08 | -47.9% | $1.01B | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.68 | $0.84 | -19.6% | $845.4M | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.64 | $2.25 | -27.1% | $3.28B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.34 | $3.98 | -16.3% | $3.92B | 10 |
LAZ options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 55.7% | ±12.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 51.4% | ±16.0% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 50.1% | ±24.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 50.5% | ±31.2% |
30-day implied volatility 52.4% vs 36.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 2.6. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 37.3 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.19% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 37.37 |
| Open | USD 35.07 |
| Day Range | USD 35 – 37.53 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 34.13 – 58.75 |
| Volume | 2,778,639 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.63B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LAZ)
Nexqual's technical model rates LAZ "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 39.45) |
| MACD | -0.6 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LAZ)
Wall Street analysts rate LAZ "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 43 (range USD 35–60), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 43 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 35 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 4 / 2 |
Earnings (LAZ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.57 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.01B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.41 ▼ miss |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.35 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.51 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.8 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LAZ)
| Total Revenue | $3.20B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.10% |
| Gross Margin | +89.51% |
| Operating Margin | +4.83% |
| Profit Margin | +7.09% |
| ROE | +25.66% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.26 |
| Current Ratio | 5.31 |
| Total Cash | $1.10B |
| Total Debt | $2.29B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LAZ)
Nexqual rates Lazard, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.9% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 90%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $1.10B cash vs $2.29B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $671M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 26%, ROA 5.5% |
Ownership (LAZ)
| Insider Ownership | +0.90% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +105.52% |
| Shares Outstanding | 97.45M |
| Float | 96.50M |
| Short % of Float | +10.21% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (LAZ)
Lazard, Inc. is led by Peter R. Orszag, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Peter R. Orszag |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Alexandra Soto |
| President & Co-Head of Financial Advisory in North America | Raymond J. McGuire |
| Chief Financial Officer | Tracy Lyle Farr |
| Managing Director | Pierre Tattevin |
Major Backers & Investors (LAZ)
Notable institutional backers of Lazard, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, Ariel Investments, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 10.09% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 8.11% |
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 5.21% |
| T. Rowe Price | 4.1% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.7% |
| TR PRICE-Price (T.Rowe) Mid-Cap Value Equity Trust | 2.63% |
| Fidelity | 2.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.09% |
| BlackRock | 8.18% |
| State Street | 3.29% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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