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Lazard Shares Gain as Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, AUM Rise Y/Y
ZACKS· 2026-01-30 19:11
Key Takeaways Lazard posted Q4 adjusted EPS of 80 cents, topping estimates, as net revenues rose 10% y/y.LAZ saw Financial Advisory revenues rise 7% and Asset Management revenues climb 18% on stronger deal activity.Lazard's AUM rose 12% y/y, while higher compensation drove a 16% increase in operating expenses.Shares of Lazard Inc.’s (LAZ) gained 2.2% in yesterday’s trading session on better-than-expected quarterly results. Its fourth quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 80 cents beat the Zacks Consen ...
Lazard(LAZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-29 14:02
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlexandra Deignan - Head of Investor Relations and TreasuryBrendan O’Brien - Senior VPChris Hogbin - CEO of Asset ManagementDaniel Cocchiara - Equity Research Associate of North American BanksDevin Ryan - Director of Financial Technology ResearchJames Yaro - Managing Director of Equity ResearchMary Ann Betsch - CFOPeter Orszag - CEO and ChairmanRyan Kenny - Executive Director of Equity ResearchConference Call Participan ...
Lazard(LAZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-29 14:00
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker8Good morning, and welcome to Lazard's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. This call is being recorded. Currently, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the remarks, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time. If anyone should require assistance during the call, please press the star key followed by zero on your telephone keypad. At this time, I w ...
Lazard(LAZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-01-29 13:00
LAZARD JANUARY 2026 Investor Presentation Safe Harbor This presentation contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "could," ...
Blackstone Inc. (BX) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
ZACKS· 2026-01-27 15:45
Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market engagement and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores are designed to complement the Zacks Rank, aiding investors in selecting stocks likely to outperform the market in the short term [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - Stocks are rated from A to F based on value, growth, and momentum, with higher scores indicating a better chance of outperforming the market [3] - The Style Scores are categorized into four types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score, each focusing on different investment strategies [3][4][5][6] Value Score - The Value Score identifies stocks trading below their intrinsic value by analyzing financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, and Price/Sales [3] Growth Score - The Growth Score evaluates a company's future potential by examining projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow [4] Momentum Score - The Momentum Score helps investors capitalize on price trends by assessing recent price changes and earnings estimate revisions [5] VGM Score - The VGM Score combines the three Style Scores to highlight stocks with attractive value, strong growth prospects, and positive momentum [6] Zacks Rank Integration - The Zacks Rank utilizes earnings estimate revisions to simplify portfolio building, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks historically yielding an average annual return of +23.83% since 1988 [7] - Investors are encouraged to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B for optimal returns [9] Stock Highlight: Blackstone Inc. - Blackstone Inc. is a prominent asset manager with total AUM of $1.24 trillion as of September 30, 2025, and is recognized as the first major alternative asset manager in the S&P Index [11] - The company holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B, indicating potential for growth [11] - Blackstone is projected to achieve year-over-year earnings growth of 14.9% for the current fiscal year, supported by positive earnings estimate revisions [12]
I spent $150K trying to flip a house in Dallas, but it’s been sitting on the market. What are my options?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-29 10:19
fizkes/Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. While TV shows make home flipping look easy, in reality, it’s a high-risk investment. Professional flippers often put in a lot of sweat equity, or they have a network of trusted contractors who work at a fair rate. They also typically spend a lot of time analyzing real estate market trends to ensure they can make a profit. Must Read If you just dive into flipping without these advant ...
Is an $8k Flat Fee Better Than a $35k Advisory Fee on $4M to $5M?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-22 05:00
Because they are paid more when your assets grow (and vice versa) and do not receive commissions for selling investment products, fee-only advisors are considered to have relatively strong alignment of interests with their clients. However, this may also incentivize advisors to manage portfolios either too aggressively or too conservatively, depending on whether they prioritize fee growth or stability.Fee-only advisors , on the other hand, charge a percentage fee based on assets under management (AUM). As a ...
Analysts Get Bullish on Charles Schwab (SCHW)
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-21 14:44
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is one of the 14 Best Large Cap Stocks to Invest In Now. On December 15, TipRanks reported that William Katz from TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) and kept the price target at $134. Earlier, on December 11, UBS initiated coverage on The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), giving the stock a Buy rating and setting the price target at $119. UBS sees the company as a “premier player” in mass-affluent brokerage and RI ...
How asset location fuels financial advisors' value to clients
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 20:37
At the same time, the study (and the growing research around estimating and communicating advisors' potential value to clients) offers some explanation into why tax planning and preparation are "elements I see time and time again among the fastest growing practices," said Shelby Nicholl, founder of advisor recruiting and consulting firm Muriel Consulting. Since early-career advisors often face difficulty generating organic growth — a problem shared by even some of the most profitable registered investment a ...
Financial Advisors Aren’t Just for the Wealthy. Here’s Why You Need One for Your Retirement
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 15:00
Thinkstock Quick Read People with a financial advisor have approximately double the retirement savings compared to those without one. Retirees who claim Social Security at suboptimal times lose hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime. Financial advisors help non-wealthy individuals budget and maximize tax-advantaged retirement accounts. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. ...