Lazard, Inc.(LAZ)Stock Analysis
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LAZ Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Lazard, Inc. (LAZ), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores LAZ at 59.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #928 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. LAZ scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (96.3). Areas of concern include free cash flow (24.7) and earnings quality (30.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 15.6/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Lazard, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $756.6M, net income of $100.9M, an operating margin of 11.8%. Top institutional holders of LAZ by reported 13-F value include FMR, BlackRock,, ARIEL INVESTMENTS,, based on the most recent SEC filings. LAZ trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1311370. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate LAZ daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Lazard, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Lazard, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 70 since 2021, currently 59.3 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$756.6M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$100.9M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-221.5M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
11.8%
ROIC
Q1 2026
3.5%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.92
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+1.5% YoYNet Income
-15.4% YoYOperating Income
-15.2% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-19.0% YoYTotal Assets
+3.0% YoYTotal Debt
+0.1% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-30.1% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.10B +1.5% | $3.05B +21.3% | $2.52B -9.3% | $2.77B -13.1% | $3.19B +23.4% | $2.59B |
| Net Income | $236.8M -15.4% | $279.9M +470.8% | $-75.5M -121.1% | $358.0M -32.2% | $528.0M +84.3% | $286.5M |
| Operating Income | $327.6M -15.2% | $386.5M +583.3% | $-80.0M -115.5% | $516.8M -28.6% | $723.8M +84.3% | $392.7M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.17 -19.0% | $2.68 +397.8% | $-0.90 -125.6% | $3.51 -24.2% | $4.63 +89.8% | $2.44 |
| Total Assets | $4.94B +3.0% | $4.79B +3.4% | $4.64B -20.8% | $5.85B -18.1% | $7.15B +26.7% | $5.64B |
| Total Debt | $1.69B +0.1% | $1.69B -0.2% | $1.69B +0.1% | $1.69B +0.1% | $1.69B +0.3% | $1.68B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $519.3M -30.1% | $742.8M +351.1% | $164.7M -80.3% | $834.0M -3.7% | $866.1M +27.7% | $678.0M |
AI Insight: LAZ Ratio Trends
Lazard shows volatile quarterly performance with leverage declining significantly from 4.04 to 1.92 over two years.
• Debt-to-equity ratio improved dramatically from 4.04 in Q2 2024 to 1.92 in Q1 2026.
• Operating margins fluctuated widely between 8.4% and 20.5% across quarters with no clear trend.
• Net profit margin surged to 13.3% in Q1 2026 from 5.5% in Q4 2025.
• ROE volatility remains high, ranging from 22.8% to 69.2% across recent quarters.
⚠ ROIC declined from 18.4% in Q4 2024 to 13.9% in Q1 2026 despite deleveraging.
⚠ Quarterly earnings volatility continues with wide swings in profitability metrics.
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Top Institutional Holders of LAZ
FMR LLC
$450.8M10,611,910 shBlackRock, Inc.
$322.0M7,580,028 shARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC
$247.5M5,826,289 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$210.8M4,963,089 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$210.4M4,953,726 shGREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
$127.7M6,614,451 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$104.7M2,464,913 shCapital Research Global Investors
$104.4M2,456,726 shFisher Asset Management, LLC
$92.2M2,170,845 shAMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
$91.5M2,153,927 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | $450.8M | 10,611,910 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $322.0M | 7,580,028 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | $247.5M | 5,826,289 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $210.8M | 4,963,089 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $210.4M | 4,953,726 |
| GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC | $127.7M | 6,614,451 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $104.7M | 2,464,913 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | $104.4M | 2,456,726 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | $92.2M | 2,170,845 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $91.5M | 2,153,927 |
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