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Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) is a financial advisory and asset management firm that regularly issues news and announcements related to its operations in investment banking and securities dealing. Founded in 1848, the company provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, alongside asset management and investment solutions for institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals.
The LAZ news feed features earnings releases and financial updates, including quarterly and annual results and commentary on segment performance in Financial Advisory and Asset Management. Lazard also reports monthly and periodic assets under management (AUM) figures, broken down by categories such as equity, fixed income, and other strategies, giving insight into trends in its asset management platform.
Investors can also follow corporate developments such as leadership appointments, board changes, and updates on the firm’s long-term growth strategy. Lazard’s communications highlight initiatives in its asset management business, including the evolution of its global investment platform, the creation of roles like Chief Investment Officer for Lazard Asset Management, and the launch or conversion of investment products, such as an emerging markets equity ETF.
In addition, Lazard’s news includes information about capital markets transactions at the corporate level, such as senior notes offerings and tender offers for existing debt, which are relevant to understanding the company’s capital structure. For users tracking LAZ stock, this news page provides a centralized view of Lazard’s public announcements, from financial metrics and AUM updates to strategic hires and product developments across its advisory and asset management businesses.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced on May 4, 2026 that Michael Ure joined as a Senior Advisor in the Power, Energy & Infrastructure Group, based in Houston. Ure brings more than 20 years of executive and investment experience, including roles as CEO of Western Midstream Partners and senior positions at Occidental Petroleum and Shell Upstream Americas.
The hire is described as strengthening Lazard's sector expertise and supporting the firm's 2030 strategy of combining deep technical experience and real‑world leadership to advise energy clients on strategic, capital allocation, and M&A matters.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) reported Q1 2026 net revenue of $757 million (up 17%) and adjusted net revenue of $673 million (up 5%). GAAP net income was $101 million ($0.91 diluted); adjusted net income was $47 million ($0.42 diluted). Asset Management net revenue rose 42% to $410 million and ending AUM was $259 billion (up 14%). Financial Advisory net revenue declined 2% to $360 million. Lazard returned $174 million to shareholders and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The company agreed to acquire Campbell Lutyens with ~$500 million anticipated combined 2027 revenue.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The Board declared the dividend on April 30, 2026; it is payable on May 22, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 11, 2026.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) agreed to acquire Campbell Lutyens to form Lazard CL, a combined global private capital advisory business. The deal creates an estimated $500 million combined 2027 revenue run-rate, >280 advisory professionals, and expanded fundraising, secondary, and GP capital advisory capabilities across major regions.
The transaction consideration is approximately $575 million payable in two tranches plus up to $85 million of performance-based consideration; closing is expected in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and the deal is expected to be accretive to 2027 earnings.
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LAZ) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable May 22, 2026, to shareholders of record May 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 11, 2026.
Estimated sources: $0.10729 return of capital (70%), $0.03318 long-term gains (22%), $0.00831 short-term gains (5%), and $0.00462 net income (3%). Fiscal YTD cumulative distributions total $0.61360.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Friday morning, May 1, 2026. A press release will be posted in the News & Announcements section of Lazard's website.
Lazard will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 1, 2026 with a live audio webcast and dial-in options; a replay will be available by 10:00 a.m. ET on May 1, 2026 through the Investor Relations website.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management of approximately $259.2 billion as of March 31, 2026. March AUM movements included $16.1 billion market depreciation, $4.3 billion FX depreciation and $1.8 billion net inflows. Preliminary average AUM for the quarter was $265.5 billion.
The company provided a segment table showing equity AUM at $193.0 billion, fixed income $34.4 billion, multi-asset $23.1 billion and alternatives $8.6 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LAZ) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable April 22, 2026, to shareholders of record April 10, 2026 (ex-dividend April 10, 2026). The Fund paid a previously declared distribution today, March 23, 2026.
The Fund estimates the current distribution sources per share as: Net income $0.01796 (12%), Net long-term gains $0.02486 (16%), and Return of capital $0.11058 (72%). Fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions per share are $0.46020 with return of capital comprising $0.36246 (79%) of that amount.
Performance metrics: 5-year average annual total return (NAV) 8.12%; annualized current distribution rate of 9.85% of NAV as of February 28, 2026. These source amounts are estimates and not final tax reporting figures.
Lazard (NYSE: LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $277.7 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $266.95 billion at January 31, 2026. Monthly drivers included $8.9B market appreciation, $4.2B net inflows, $0.8B FX depreciation, and a $1.5B reduction from the sale of its Edgewater Funds stake.
By asset class, equity AUM was $207.09B, fixed income $36.47B, multi asset $25.46B, and alternatives $8.72B (preliminary and unaudited).
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund (NYSE:LGI) declared a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable March 23, 2026, to holders of record March 10, 2026 (ex-dividend March 10, 2026). The Fund confirmed a distribution paid today, Feb 23, 2026, under its Managed Distribution Policy.
Estimated sources: net income $0.00443 (3%), long-term gains $0.04971 (32%), and return of capital $0.09926 (65%). Fiscal YTD total is $0.30680, with return of capital totaling $0.25188 (82%). Key metrics: 5-year NAV return 8.46%, annualized distribution rate 9.76% of NAV.