For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) has reported a -37% decline in E.P.S. from $1.13 a year ago to $0.71 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.44, this was a premium of $0.27. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $2.77 compared to $2.73 a year ago — an increase of 1%.
Recent Price Action
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) stock closed at $49.12 on 10/23/25 after a modest decline of -1.3%. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 224% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has declined -1.4% during the last week but has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Lazard has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Lazard has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 34 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 61, producing the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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