Lazard (LAZ) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Lazard reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share, with a year-over-year comparison showing no change in earnings per share [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $769.87 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.82%, compared to $684.64 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Lazard has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Lazard shares have increased approximately 6.8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.52 on revenues of $741.66 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.35 on revenues of $3.01 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Lazard was mixed prior to the earnings release, which may change following the recent results [6] Industry Context - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, to which Lazard belongs, is currently ranked in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]