LAZ Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

LAZ - Lazard, Inc.

INVESTMENT ADVICE
$42.38
0.43 (1.03%) ▲
5d: -4.44%
30d: +2.57%
90d: -12.62%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 22, 2026

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LAZ shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$81.63
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$50.68
16.4% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 10.9x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: LAZ is currently trading at $42.38, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $40.97 to $43.50. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.0) is in line with its historical norms (10.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, LAZ is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $39.61, while resistance sits at $45.62.

Market Sentiment: LAZ has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $47.12 (+11.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR
Historical Trading Range $40.97 - $43.50
Company Quality Score 48/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 51.0%

All Signals

  • NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($47.12)
  • BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.4% growth with 0.1% revenue growth

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $40.97 - $43.50
Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $39.61
Resistance Level $45.62
Current Trend Sideways
Technical data as of Jul 31, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 11.02
Wall Street Target $47.13 (+11.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 0.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -94.2%
Profit Margin 7.1%
Valuation Premium vs History +0.4% premium
PE vs Historical 11.0 vs 10.9 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +0.4% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $42.55 (+0%)
2-Year Target $42.72 (+1%)
3-Year Target $42.89 (+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 11→11) PE COMPRESSION $42.42 (+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 20.7, Growth: 72.7%) $269.05 (+535%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.0, Growth: 72.7%) $143.03 (+238%)
Bear: (PE: 9.4, Growth: 72.7%) $121.58 (+187%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.07 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.09
Bull Case $84.90 (+100%)
Analyst growth 84.0%, PE expands to 22.1
Base Case $77.19 (+82%)
Market implied 84.0%, PE stable at 20.1
Bear Case $28.53 (-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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