35.54 USD
+0.67
1.92%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
35.54
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.92%
5 days
2.63%
1 month
-22.27%
3 months
-30.52%
6 months
-33.68%
Year to date
-29.96%
1 year
-5.07%
5 years
27.70%
10 years
-36.85%
 

About: Lazard Inc has a storied history that can be traced back to 1848. The company's revenue is fairly evenly split between financial advisory, such as acquisition and restructuring advisory, and asset management. The company's asset management business is primarily driven by equities (over 80% of assets under management), has an international focus, and targets institutional clients. By geography, the company earns approximately 60% of revenue in the Americas, 35% in EMEA, and 5% in Asia-Pacific. Lazard has offices across more than 20 countries and over 3,000 employees.

Employees: 3,263

0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

245% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $19.4M | Put options by funds: $5.61M

96% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 53 | Existing positions closed: 27

40% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 113 | Existing positions reduced: 81

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 270 [Q3] → 288 (+18) [Q4]

6% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.93B [Q3] → $4.17B (+$242M) [Q4]

2.73% more ownership

Funds ownership: 69.18% [Q3] → 71.92% (+2.73%) [Q4]

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 2 (-1) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$33
7%
downside
Avg. target
$47
33%
upside
High target
$57
60%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
20%
neutral
60%
negative
20%
Wells Fargo
Michael Brown
40% 1-year accuracy
30 / 75 met price target
7%upside
$38
Equal-Weight
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
JMP Securities
Devin Ryan
67% 1-year accuracy
4 / 6 met price target
55%upside
$55
Market Outperform
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Morgan Stanley
Ryan Kenny
9% 1-year accuracy
2 / 22 met price target
7%downside
$33
Underweight
Downgraded
7 Apr 2025
UBS
Brennan Hawken
50% 1-year accuracy
16 / 32 met price target
52%upside
$54
Neutral
Maintained
3 Feb 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Aidan Hall
38% 1-year accuracy
6 / 16 met price target
60%upside
$57
Market Perform
Maintained
31 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about LAZ published over the past 30 days

Positive
Reuters
3 days ago
Lazard boosts UAE footprint with financial advisory office in Abu Dhabi
Lazard is strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates by opening an office in the capital city of Abu Dhabi which will serve as the investment bank's main financial advisory hub in the country, it said on Tuesday.
Lazard boosts UAE footprint with financial advisory office in Abu Dhabi
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Lazard Marks Strategic Expansion Into the UAE, Reinforcing Its Financial Advisory Base in MENA
NEW YORK & ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced today its strategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates, establishing Abu Dhabi as the Financial Advisory main office for the country, subject to regulatory approval. The establishment of this office reflects the role of Abu Dhabi as a leading business and financial center globally and underscores Lazard's commitment to deepening its presence in MENA and serving as a truste.
Lazard Marks Strategic Expansion Into the UAE, Reinforcing Its Financial Advisory Base in MENA
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Lazard Reports March 2025 Assets Under Management
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) reported today that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of March 31, 2025 totaled approximately $227.4 billion. The month's AUM included market depreciation of $5.4 billion, net outflows of $3.1 billion and foreign exchange appreciation of $3.1 billion. Preliminary average AUM for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $230.8 billion. LAZARD, INC. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”) (unaudited) ($ in millions)     As of:   March 31, F.
Lazard Reports March 2025 Assets Under Management
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Lazard to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) will announce its first quarter 2025 financial results in a press release to be issued Friday morning, April 25, 2025. The press release will be available in the News & Announcements section of Lazard's website at www.lazard.com. Lazard will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on April 25, 2025, to discuss the company's financial results for the first quarter 2025. The conference call can be accessed via a live audio webcast available t.
Lazard to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Negative
CNBC International TV
1 week ago
Lazard CEO outlines 'several aspects' adding to the market uncertainty
Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag joins CNBC's Silvia Amaro at the Ambrosetti conference, discussing the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs announcement.
Lazard CEO outlines 'several aspects' adding to the market uncertainty
Negative
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
The markets are still in 'a state of denial' when it comes to tariffs, says Lazard's Ron Temple
Ron Temple, Lazard chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of tariff uncertainty, where investors can find opportunities right now, and more.
The markets are still in 'a state of denial' when it comes to tariffs, says Lazard's Ron Temple
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Lazard and Arini Enter Cooperation and Sourcing Agreement for EMEA Private Credit
LONDON & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ), a global financial advisory and asset management firm, and Arini Capital Management (“Arini”), a leading alternative credit manager, today announced an alliance focused on direct lending solutions for borrowers across EMEA. The alliance further expands Lazard's leading debt advisory and capital solutions services across EMEA and will provide Lazard's corporate and sponsor advisory clients access to a potential new source of flexible fin.
Lazard and Arini Enter Cooperation and Sourcing Agreement for EMEA Private Credit
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Lazard's February AUM Balance Declines Sequentially on Net Outflows
LAZ's AUM balance in February 2025 declines marginally on the back of net outflows, partially offset by market and foreign exchange appreciation.
Lazard's February AUM Balance Declines Sequentially on Net Outflows
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Lazard Reports February 2025 Assets Under Management
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) reported today that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of February 28, 2025, totaled approximately $232.9 billion. The month's AUM included net outflows of $0.8 billion, foreign exchange appreciation of $0.5 billion and market appreciation of $0.1 billion. LAZARD, INC. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”) (unaudited) ($ in millions)             As of:           February 28,       January 31,           20251       2025 Equity        .
Lazard Reports February 2025 Assets Under Management
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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