LAZ Lazard, Inc.

BEN and LAZ pursue growth through acquisitions and expanding platforms, but their earnings outlooks and valuations differ. Which stock offers more value?

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A nine-day slide in the investment bank's stock has erased significant value, presenting a mixed picture when set against its fundamentals.

An eight-day slide has erased a significant portion of the company's value, presenting a mixed picture when set against its fundamentals.

Cambiar SMID Fund, managed by Cambiar Investors, published its Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equity markets rebounded strongly in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 gaining 15.2% and the Russell 2000 rising 21.5%. Growth outperformed value during the quarter, although value remained ahead year-to-date. Small- and mid-cap stocks […]

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Lazard has seen its share price fall back in recent months, even after delivering a solid gain over the past three years. That mix of drawdown and longer term progress raises a key question for investors who follow Lazard stock. Is today's price still supported by the returns the business earns on its capital? Over the past three years the stock has returned about 34%, which puts real weight on whether Lazard's underlying return on capital justifies where the share price now sits. The firm...

A number of financial stocks fell in Tuesday's morning session, pressured by multi-year high Treasury yields and rising oil prices that stoked inflation fears ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

T. Rowe Price's AUM rose 1.6% to $1.90 trillion despite equity outflows. Can diversification across asset classes sustain growth?

LAZ's AUM rose 1.2% in August to $290.3 billion, supported by market and FX gains. Can strong client demand sustain the momentum?

IVZ's August AUM jumps 4.7% to $2.56 trillion, fueled by market gains, net inflows and FX benefits, extending its strong 2026 asset-gathering momentum.

Northern Trust is expanding its Singapore unit trust capabilities with Perpetual to strengthen its APAC Asset Servicing business.

IVZ's diversified platform, resilient inflows, and global presence support AUM expansion despite market pressure and continued volatility.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

Franklin Templeton's AUM reaches a record $1.83 trillion in August as strong inflows and favorable markets fuel growth momentum.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for holding interest rates steady amid emerging signs of disinflation.

LAZ's weak earnings and elevated costs cloud its near-term outlook, while rising AUM offers long-term potential. Is LAZ a buy or a sell?

Investors need to pay close attention to LAZ stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Lazard (LAZ) has expanded its Financial Advisory business in Europe by appointing Dr. Marco Superina to lead investment banking for Switzerland, strengthening its presence across the wider DACH region. See our latest analysis for Lazard. Lazard's recent hire in Switzerland comes as the stock trades at US$43.75, with the share price falling 12.04% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 14.87%, despite a 54.03% total shareholder return over three years that points to...

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Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) has expanded its Financial Advisory business in the DACH region with a leadership appointment in Switzerland. The firm has named Dr. Marco Superina as head of investment banking for Switzerland. The move is intended to deepen Lazard’s presence across German speaking Europe and widen its advisory capabilities in the region. This kind of regional build out is not unique to Lazard, so it is worth comparing this development with other globally exposed financial stocks in 53...

Over the past six months, Lazard’s stock price fell to $44.64. Shareholders have lost 13.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.9%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the investment banking & brokerage stocks, including Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) and its peers.

Can T. Rowe Price's diversified asset base and expanding alternatives platform offset equity outflows and support AUM growth? Let us discuss.

LAZ's AUM rises marginally in July to $286.9B on market appreciation despite net outflows. Let's see if it can sustain AUM growth on strong client demand.

Can BEN sustain AUM growth as diversification, strong inflows and digital-asset expansion drive its record $1.79 trillion AUM as of June 30, 2026? Let us discuss.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Lazard Inc (NYSE:LAZ), a prominent financial advisory and asset management firm, has announced a total dividend of $0.5 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-03. This upcoming payment, which includes a $0.5 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-08-14, has drawn attention from value investors seeking stable income.

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