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NYSE:LAZ

Lazard - LAZ Stock Forecast, Price & News

$32.31
-0.78 (-2.36%)
(As of 03/28/2023 04:00 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$32.02
$33.00
50-Day Range
$32.50
$41.16
52-Week Range
$30.20
$43.44
Volume
625,626 shs
Average Volume
731,233 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.64 billion
P/E Ratio
9.31
Dividend Yield
6.19%
Price Target
$38.50

Lazard MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
1.83 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.4% Upside
$38.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.41% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.24
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.24mentions of Lazard in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
29.88%
From $3.38 to $4.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.60 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

381st out of 891 stocks

Investment Advice Industry

22nd out of 48 stocks


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About Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Stock

Lazard Ltd. is a financial advisory and asset management firm, which engages in the provision of crafting solutions to the clients, including corporations, governments, institutions, partnerships, and individuals. It operates through the Financial Advisory and Asset Management segments. The Financial Advisory segment offers corporate, partnership, institutional, government, sovereign, and individual clients, an array of financial advisory services regarding mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure, capital raising, and corporate preparedness. The Asset Management segment provides global investment solutions and investment management services. The company was founded by Alexandre Lazard, Lazare Lazard, and Simon Lazard in 1848 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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LAZ Stock News Headlines

Urgent Warning
This was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …
Lazard Reports February 2023 Assets Under Management
Raymond J. McGuire Joins Lazard as President
Urgent Warning
This was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …
Lazard Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
Lazard’s family legacy is gone, the Rothschilds fight on
Lazard Reports January 2023 Assets Under Management
Lazard (LAZ) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Lazard Reports December 2022 Assets Under Management
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LAZ Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/24 Dividend
2/10/2023
Dividend Payable
2/24/2023
Today
3/28/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Investment advice
Sub-Industry
Investment Banking & Brokerage
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
G5405010
Employees
3,402
Year Founded
1848

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$38.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$53.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$29.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
1.83
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$357.52 million
Pretax Margin
18.64%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.86 billion
Cash Flow
$7.25 per share
Book Value
$5.99 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
108,413,000
Market Cap
$3.62 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.41

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Key Executives

  • Kenneth Marc Jacobs
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Mary Ann Betsch
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Scott D. HoffmanScott D. Hoffman
    Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
  • Glenn Porritt
    MD & Head-Singapore Investment Banking
  • Peter R. Orszag
    Chief Executive Officer-Financial Advisory













LAZ Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lazard stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lazard in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" LAZ shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LAZ, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Lazard's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Lazard's shares. Their LAZ share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $53.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $38.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have LAZ shares performed in 2023?

Lazard's stock was trading at $34.67 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, LAZ stock has decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at $32.10.
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Are investors shorting Lazard?

Lazard saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,610,000 shares, an increase of 23.1% from the February 28th total of 2,120,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 739,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.5 days. Approximately 2.4% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Lazard's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023.
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How were Lazard's earnings last quarter?

Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 2nd. The asset manager reported $0.69 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.03. The asset manager had revenue of $731.86 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $655.09 million. Lazard had a net margin of 12.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 48.82%. Lazard's revenue for the quarter was down 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share.

How often does Lazard pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lazard?

Lazard declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share on Friday, February 24th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.23%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 10th.
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Is Lazard a good dividend stock?

Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.11%. LAZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 57.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LAZ will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.56% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LAZ.

What is Kenneth M. Jacobs' approval rating as Lazard's CEO?

96 employees have rated Lazard Chief Executive Officer Kenneth M. Jacobs on Glassdoor.com. Kenneth M. Jacobs has an approval rating of 98% among the company's employees. This puts Kenneth M. Jacobs in the top 20% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lazard own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lazard investors own include Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Micron Technology (MU), CVS Health (CVS) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

What is Lazard's stock symbol?

Lazard trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LAZ."

Who are Lazard's major shareholders?

Lazard's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Ariel Investments LLC (6.83%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.46%), Southeastern Asset Management Inc. TN (2.26%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (2.10%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.97%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.65%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander F Stern, Dominick Ragone, Scott D Hoffman and Scott D Hoffman.
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How do I buy shares of Lazard?

Shares of LAZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Lazard's stock price today?

One share of LAZ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.10.

How much money does Lazard make?

Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion and generates $2.86 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $357.52 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.47 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lazard have?

The company employs 3,402 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Lazard?

Lazard's mailing address is CLARENDON HOUSE 2 CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON D0, HM II. The official website for the company is www.lazard.com. The asset manager can be reached via phone at (212) 632-6000, via email at alexandra.deignan@lazard.com, or via fax at 441-292-4720.

This page (NYSE:LAZ) was last updated on 3/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff