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LAZ

Lazard, Inc.
13 filings tracked
financialsasset managementMID ($2B-10B)

Signal Magnitude Chart

BULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/4/2026 | earnings beatBEARISH | 80% | 5/4/2026 | margin compressionBULLISH | 60% | 5/4/2026 | acquisitionNEUTRAL | 20% | 5/4/2026 | dividend changeBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionBULLISH | 70% | 5/22/2026 | management changeNEUTRAL | 30% | 5/22/2026 | regulatory actionMay 26May 26HIGHLOW
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Signal Timeline

bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 22

Board declassification increases leadership accountability and reduces entrenchment.

management change
70%
neutralMay 22

Amendment of bylaws and certificate of incorporation to align with governance standards.

regulatory action
30%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%
bullishMay 4

Net income attributable to Lazard surged 67% to $100.9 million.

earnings beat
70%
bearishMay 4

Adjusted operating margin fell from 11.5% to 8.0% due to rising compensation costs.

margin compression
80%
bullishMay 4

Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens expands private markets advisory capabilities.

acquisition
60%
neutralMay 4

Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.

dividend change
20%

Filing History

8-KMay 22, 2026

Lazard's recent 8-K filing confirms the successful shareholder vote to declassify its board, a move intended to modernize its governance structure. While the bull case views this as a catalyst for a valuation lift through increased accountability, the bear case highlights the slow pace of the transition and existing friction over executive compensation. Ultimately, the impact of this filing rests on whether the transition to annual elections leads to a genuine refresh of leadership or serves as a superficial change that preserves the status quo while the firm navigates a challenging advisory landscape.

10-QMay 4, 2026

Lazard's Q1 2026 results present a stark contrast between GAAP profitability and adjusted operational performance. On one hand, the firm has successfully grown its asset management franchise and is making a bold bet on private markets via the Campbell Lutyens acquisition. On the other hand, the compression of adjusted operating margins and a significant quarterly cash outflow raise questions about the sustainability of its current cost structure and capital allocation strategy. The overall impact of the filing suggests a company in transition. The shift toward recurring asset management fees provides a necessary floor for earnings, but the rising cost of talent and the cyclicality of financial advisory remain persistent risks. Investors must now weigh the potential synergies of the new acquisition against the reality of declining adjusted margins and a tightening liquidity profile.