Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Stock Forecast
LAZ analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.30 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $42.88 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $34.66 – $57.00
LAZ analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LAZ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LAZ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.41 | $0.35 | $0.48 | $0.56 | −26.1% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.05 | $1.84 | $2.34 | $2.44 | −15.9% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.57 | $2.91 | $4.70 | $2.05 | +74.0% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LAZ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $846.9M | $817.9M | $887.0M | +16.9% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.33B | $3.26B | $3.38B | +9.9% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.95B | $3.72B | $4.12B | +18.4% | 7 |
LAZ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LAZ revenue: reported and forecast
LAZ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.66 | $0.61 | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.41 | −37.6% | 1 up · 6 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.57 | $2.23 | $2.23 | $2.18 | $2.05 | −20.0% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.15 | $3.85 | $3.85 | $3.80 | $3.57 | −14.0% | 0 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LAZ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LAZ beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from LAZ
10 analysts cover Lazard; their consensus rating is hold (3.30 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $42.88, 18.8% above the latest close of $36.09. Analysts expect earnings of $2.05 per share for 2026, −15.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.57 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Lazard beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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LAZ forecast FAQ
What is Lazard's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lazard is $42.88, 18.8% above the latest close of $36.09.
Is Lazard a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Lazard, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lazard's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.05 per share for 2026 (range $1.84 to $2.34); for 2027 the estimate is $3.57.
What is Lazard's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.3 billion, growth of 9.9%; for 2027 it is $3.9 billion.
When does Lazard report earnings?
Lazard is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does Lazard usually beat earnings estimates?
Lazard reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.