
Lazard (LAZ) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Lazard (LAZ) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Lazard Inc. has demonstrated robust growth potential, with its public pipeline increasing by 8.2% compared to the end of the second quarter, significantly outperforming the peer average of -6.7%. The company has also reported a notable improvement in deal sentiment, with third quarter-to-date announcements in Europe up 26% year-over-year and 32% in the U.S., reflecting positive market conditions across its primary geographies. Additionally, the firm is on track to exceed its annual goal for managing director hires, indicating a strategic enhancement of its workforce to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Bears say
Lazard Inc faces a challenging outlook as its downside scenario suggests that the anticipated recovery in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) may stall, which could lead to lower revenues and increased compensation ratios in 2026, reflecting conditions similar to 2024. Furthermore, the company's reliance on international equities, which accounts for over 80% of its assets under management, could be adversely affected by heightened market volatility and investor sentiment stemming from years of underperformance in European and other international securities. Lastly, despite potential structural tailwinds for asset managers offering broad equity exposure, the subdued exceptionalism trade indicates a weakening investment climate that may hinder Lazard's financial performance moving forward.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Lazard and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Lazard (LAZ) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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