Which has higher earnings and valuation, LAZ or CG?

Carlyle Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carlyle Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lazard $3.10B 1.74 $236.83M $2.53 19.11 Carlyle Group $4.78B 3.30 $808.70M $1.46 30.05

Is LAZ or CG more profitable?

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Lazard's return on equity of 29.30% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lazard 8.47% 29.30% 5.52% Carlyle Group 13.46% 20.95% 5.28%

Does the media prefer LAZ or CG?

In the previous week, Carlyle Group had 5 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Carlyle Group and 6 mentions for Lazard. Carlyle Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that Carlyle Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lazard 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Carlyle Group 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AMP or LAZ?

Ameriprise Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Ameriprise Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lazard, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ameriprise Financial $18.48B 2.22 $3.56B $40.21 11.37 Lazard $3.10B 1.74 $236.83M $2.53 19.11

Does the media refer more to AMP or LAZ?

In the previous week, Ameriprise Financial had 7 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Ameriprise Financial and 6 mentions for Lazard. Ameriprise Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that Ameriprise Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameriprise Financial 10 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lazard 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, EVR or LAZ?

Evercore has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Evercore, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Evercore $3.86B 3.49 $591.92M $17.73 19.62 Lazard $3.10B 1.74 $236.83M $2.53 19.11

Is EVR or LAZ more profitable?

Evercore has a net margin of 16.33% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Evercore's return on equity of 39.29% beat Lazard's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Evercore 16.33% 39.29% 18.58% Lazard 8.47% 29.30% 5.52%

Does the media prefer EVR or LAZ?

In the previous week, Lazard had 4 more articles in the media than Evercore. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lazard and 2 mentions for Evercore. Lazard's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Evercore's score of 0.60 indicating that Lazard is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Evercore 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lazard 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GS or LAZ?

The Goldman Sachs Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Goldman Sachs Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio The Goldman Sachs Group $125.10B 2.57 $17.18B $54.72 19.89 Lazard $3.10B 1.74 $236.83M $2.53 19.11

Does the media favor GS or LAZ?

In the previous week, The Goldman Sachs Group had 113 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 119 mentions for The Goldman Sachs Group and 6 mentions for Lazard. The Goldman Sachs Group's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that The Goldman Sachs Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Goldman Sachs Group 57 Very Positive mention(s) 19 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 12 Negative mention(s) 8 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lazard 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LAZ or HLI?

Houlihan Lokey has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Houlihan Lokey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lazard $3.10B 1.74 $236.83M $2.53 19.11 Houlihan Lokey $2.62B 3.71 $425.70M $6.22 22.61

Is LAZ or HLI more profitable?

Houlihan Lokey has a net margin of 16.26% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Lazard's return on equity of 29.30% beat Houlihan Lokey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lazard 8.47% 29.30% 5.52% Houlihan Lokey 16.26% 22.88% 13.33%

Does the media prefer LAZ or HLI?

In the previous week, Lazard had 1 more articles in the media than Houlihan Lokey. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lazard and 5 mentions for Houlihan Lokey. Lazard's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Houlihan Lokey's score of 0.67 indicating that Lazard is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lazard 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Houlihan Lokey 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Lazard (LAZ) Competitors

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LAZ vs. CG, AMP, EVR, GS, and HLI

Should you buy Lazard stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Lazard with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Lazard include Carlyle Group (CG), Ameriprise Financial (AMP), Evercore (EVR), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), and Houlihan Lokey (HLI). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Lazard compare to Carlyle Group?

Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Lazard's return on equity of 29.30% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lazard	8.47%	29.30%	5.52%
Carlyle Group	13.46%	20.95%	5.28%

Lazard pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Lazard pays out 79.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Lazard is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Lazard presently has a consensus price target of $52.56, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Carlyle Group has a consensus price target of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.30%. Given Carlyle Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Lazard.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lazard	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08
Carlyle Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35

In the previous week, Carlyle Group had 5 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Carlyle Group and 6 mentions for Lazard. Carlyle Group's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that Carlyle Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lazard	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Carlyle Group	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Carlyle Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carlyle Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lazard	$3.10B	1.74	$236.83M	$2.53	19.11
Carlyle Group	$4.78B	3.30	$808.70M	$1.46	30.05

54.8% of Lazard shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Lazard shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lazard has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Carlyle Group beats Lazard on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lazard compare to Ameriprise Financial?

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) and Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Ameriprise Financial pays an annual dividend of $6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Lazard pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Ameriprise Financial pays out 16.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lazard pays out 79.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ameriprise Financial has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

84.0% of Ameriprise Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Lazard shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ameriprise Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Lazard shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ameriprise Financial has a net margin of 20.57% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Ameriprise Financial's return on equity of 62.88% beat Lazard's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ameriprise Financial	20.57%	62.88%	2.12%
Lazard	8.47%	29.30%	5.52%

Ameriprise Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Ameriprise Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lazard, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ameriprise Financial	$18.48B	2.22	$3.56B	$40.21	11.37
Lazard	$3.10B	1.74	$236.83M	$2.53	19.11

In the previous week, Ameriprise Financial had 7 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Ameriprise Financial and 6 mentions for Lazard. Ameriprise Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that Ameriprise Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ameriprise Financial	10 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lazard	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ameriprise Financial currently has a consensus price target of $543.22, indicating a potential upside of 18.86%. Lazard has a consensus price target of $52.56, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Given Ameriprise Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ameriprise Financial is more favorable than Lazard.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ameriprise Financial	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Lazard	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

Ameriprise Financial has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lazard has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ameriprise Financial beats Lazard on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lazard compare to Evercore?

Evercore (NYSE:EVR) and Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Evercore has a net margin of 16.33% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Evercore's return on equity of 39.29% beat Lazard's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Evercore	16.33%	39.29%	18.58%
Lazard	8.47%	29.30%	5.52%

Evercore pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Lazard pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Evercore pays out 20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lazard pays out 79.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Evercore has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Evercore presently has a consensus target price of $366.45, indicating a potential upside of 5.32%. Lazard has a consensus target price of $52.56, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Given Lazard's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lazard is more favorable than Evercore.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Evercore	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Lazard	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

In the previous week, Lazard had 4 more articles in the media than Evercore. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lazard and 2 mentions for Evercore. Lazard's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Evercore's score of 0.60 indicating that Lazard is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Evercore	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lazard	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

86.2% of Evercore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Lazard shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Evercore shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Lazard shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Evercore has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lazard has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Evercore has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Evercore, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Evercore	$3.86B	3.49	$591.92M	$17.73	19.62
Lazard	$3.10B	1.74	$236.83M	$2.53	19.11

Summary

Evercore beats Lazard on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lazard compare to The Goldman Sachs Group?

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) and Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

The Goldman Sachs Group presently has a consensus target price of $943.95, suggesting a potential downside of 13.26%. Lazard has a consensus target price of $52.56, suggesting a potential upside of 8.72%. Given Lazard's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lazard is more favorable than The Goldman Sachs Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Goldman Sachs Group	0 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39
Lazard	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

The Goldman Sachs Group pays an annual dividend of $18.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Lazard pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. The Goldman Sachs Group pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lazard pays out 79.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Goldman Sachs Group has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

71.2% of The Goldman Sachs Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Lazard shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of The Goldman Sachs Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Lazard shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, The Goldman Sachs Group had 113 more articles in the media than Lazard. MarketBeat recorded 119 mentions for The Goldman Sachs Group and 6 mentions for Lazard. The Goldman Sachs Group's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Lazard's score of 0.74 indicating that The Goldman Sachs Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Goldman Sachs Group	57 Very Positive mention(s)	19 Positive mention(s)	23 Neutral mention(s)	12 Negative mention(s)	8 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lazard	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

The Goldman Sachs Group has a net margin of 14.13% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Lazard's return on equity of 29.30% beat The Goldman Sachs Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Goldman Sachs Group	14.13%	16.53%	0.97%
Lazard	8.47%	29.30%	5.52%

The Goldman Sachs Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Goldman Sachs Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Goldman Sachs Group	$125.10B	2.57	$17.18B	$54.72	19.89
Lazard	$3.10B	1.74	$236.83M	$2.53	19.11

The Goldman Sachs Group has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lazard has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

The Goldman Sachs Group beats Lazard on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lazard compare to Houlihan Lokey?

Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) and Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

54.8% of Lazard shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Houlihan Lokey shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Lazard shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.8% of Houlihan Lokey shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Lazard had 1 more articles in the media than Houlihan Lokey. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lazard and 5 mentions for Houlihan Lokey. Lazard's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Houlihan Lokey's score of 0.67 indicating that Lazard is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lazard	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Houlihan Lokey	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Houlihan Lokey has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Lazard. Lazard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Houlihan Lokey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lazard	$3.10B	1.74	$236.83M	$2.53	19.11
Houlihan Lokey	$2.62B	3.71	$425.70M	$6.22	22.61

Houlihan Lokey has a net margin of 16.26% compared to Lazard's net margin of 8.47%. Lazard's return on equity of 29.30% beat Houlihan Lokey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lazard	8.47%	29.30%	5.52%
Houlihan Lokey	16.26%	22.88%	13.33%

Lazard presently has a consensus price target of $52.56, suggesting a potential upside of 8.72%. Houlihan Lokey has a consensus price target of $191.29, suggesting a potential upside of 36.02%. Given Houlihan Lokey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Houlihan Lokey is more favorable than Lazard.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lazard	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08
Houlihan Lokey	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.44

Lazard has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Houlihan Lokey has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Lazard pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Houlihan Lokey pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Lazard pays out 79.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Houlihan Lokey pays out 45.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Houlihan Lokey has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Summary

Houlihan Lokey beats Lazard on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LAZ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Lazard	FIN Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$5.40B	$7.03B	$13.60B	$23.34B
Dividend Yield	4.10%	5.83%	5.75%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	19.11	18.00	19.88	31.16
Price / Sales	1.74	11.29	141.82	23.98
Price / Cash	7.17	64.51	19.87	24.93
Price / Book	5.93	3.42	2.19	4.71
Net Income	$236.83M	$306.51M	$1.13B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-1.01%	-0.22%	0.07%	-0.40%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.76%
1 Year Performance	11.72%	13.15%	12.01%	26.16%

Lazard Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LAZ Lazard	4.6045 of 5 stars	$48.34 +2.7%	$52.56 +8.7%	+8.1%	$5.40B	$3.10B	19.11	3,309
CG Carlyle Group	4.6466 of 5 stars	$45.43 flat	$62.00 +36.5%	-6.6%	$16.35B	$4.78B	31.12	2,500	Positive News
AMP Ameriprise Financial	4.8848 of 5 stars	$453.23 +0.2%	$543.22 +19.9%	-14.0%	$40.66B	$18.48B	11.27	13,600	Positive News
EVR Evercore	4.8307 of 5 stars	$346.56 +0.1%	$366.45 +5.7%	+44.1%	$13.39B	$3.86B	19.55	2,570
GS The Goldman Sachs Group	3.9915 of 5 stars	$996.73 0.0%	$943.95 -5.3%	+73.0%	$294.04B	$125.10B	18.22	47,400	Trending News Ex-Dividend

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Lazard (LAZ) Competitors

LAZ vs. CG, AMP, EVR, GS, and HLI

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LAZ vs. CG, AMP, EVR, GS, and HLI

How does Lazard compare to Carlyle Group?

Is LAZ or CG more profitable?

Is LAZ or CG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate LAZ or CG?

Does the media prefer LAZ or CG?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LAZ or CG?

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How does Lazard compare to Ameriprise Financial?

Is AMP or LAZ a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AMP or LAZ?

Is AMP or LAZ more profitable?

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Does the media refer more to AMP or LAZ?

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How does Lazard compare to Evercore?

Is EVR or LAZ more profitable?

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Does the media prefer EVR or LAZ?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in EVR or LAZ?

Which has more risk & volatility, EVR or LAZ?

Which has better earnings and valuation, EVR or LAZ?

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How does Lazard compare to The Goldman Sachs Group?

Do analysts prefer GS or LAZ?

Is GS or LAZ a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in GS or LAZ?

Does the media favor GS or LAZ?

Is GS or LAZ more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GS or LAZ?

Which has more risk and volatility, GS or LAZ?

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How does Lazard compare to Houlihan Lokey?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of LAZ or HLI?

Does the media prefer LAZ or HLI?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LAZ or HLI?

Is LAZ or HLI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend LAZ or HLI?

Which has more volatility and risk, LAZ or HLI?

Is LAZ or HLI a better dividend stock?

Summary

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