NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today reported net revenue of $808 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $786 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the first half of 2026, Lazard reported net revenue of $1,564 million and adjusted net revenue1 of $1,459 million.
On a U.S. GAAP basis, Lazard reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $5 million or $0.03 per share, diluted. For the first half of 2026, net income on a U.S. GAAP basis was $106 million or $0.94 per share, diluted. On an adjusted basis1, Lazard reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $13 million or $0.12 per share, diluted. For the first half of 2026, adjusted net income1 was $60 million or $0.54 per share, diluted.
"Lazard continues to progress toward our 2030 objectives, with underlying trends reinforcing our confidence in our long-term growth strategy," said Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman. "In Asset Management, we delivered our best first-half net inflows in nearly 20 years and reached record reported AUM, providing clear evidence of the inflection we anticipated. In Financial Advisory, we achieved our strongest announced half-year league table position since 2014, with a variety of forward indicators supporting our view that the investments we made to strengthen our MD talent are shifting from a headwind to a tailwind for productivity and revenue growth."
"We are excited about the momentum and evidence of progress across both of our businesses," said Tracy Farr, CFO. "This quarter's earnings were impacted by an elevated tax rate, which is not indicative of the full-year rate. In addition, as we exit the most substantial period of repositioning our advisory talent, the benefits of our growth investments will increasingly mature into earnings. Combined with our focus on operational efficiency, this supports our path toward long-term profitability and shareholder value."
(Selected results, $ in millions, Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
except per share data and AUM)
June 30,
June 30,
U.S. GAAP Financial Measures 2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change
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Net Revenue $808 $796 1 % $1,564 $1,444 8 %
Financial Advisory $450 $497 (9 %) $810 $865 (6 %)
Asset Management $351 $292 20 % $761 $581 31 %
Net Income $5 $55 (91 %) $106 $116 (9 %)
Per share, diluted $0.03 $0.52 (94 %) $0.94 $1.08 (13 %)
Adjusted Financial Measures
(1)
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Net Revenue $786 $770 2 % $1,459 $1,413 3 %
Financial Advisory $445 $491 (9 %) $801 $861 (7 %)
Asset Management $331 $268 23 % $640 $533 20 %
Net Income $13 $55 (77 %) $60 $116 (49 %)
Per share, diluted $0.12 $0.52 (77 %) $0.54 $1.08 (50 %)
Assets Under Management (AUM)
($ in billions)
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Ending AUM $285 $248 15 %
Average AUM $279 $239 17 % $271 $235 16 %
Notes: The effective tax rate for this quarter includes certain anomalous factors, including the effect of the catch-up adjustment from the tax benefit related to the vesting of equity awards in the first quarter, and is not indicative of the expected full-year tax rate.
Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted results are shown on pages 13-15. Endnotes are on page 5 of this release.
NET REVENUE
Financial Advisory
For the second quarter of 2026, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $450 million and $445 million, respectively, both 9% lower than the second quarter of 2025.
For the first half of 2026, Financial Advisory reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $810 million and $801 million, respectively, 6% and 7% lower than the first half of 2025, respectively.
Lazard is one of the world's leading independent financial advisors, serving as a trusted partner to clients on significant and complex M&A transactions. During and since the second quarter of 2026, we advised on the largest energy deal in history, NextEra Energy on its combination with Dominion Energy with a combined enterprise value of $420 billion. Reflecting our continued investment in our world-class healthcare franchise, we also advised on eight announced biopharma transactions over $1 billion, including Vertex on its $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Servier on its up to $2.7 billion acquisition of Edgewise Therapeutics' Muscular Dystrophy business, and Vaccine Company on its up to $1.6 billion sale to Eli Lilly.
In addition, we advised on the following transactions (clients are in italics):
- Altice France's proposed up to €21.0 billion sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, the Free-iliad Group, and Orange
- Olin on its $10.0 billion merger of equals with Huntsman
- SunOpta on its $1.1 billion sale to Refresco
- CVC's acquisition of Irca
- Apollo's acquisition of the Prosol Group
- Network Connex's sale to Olympus Partners
Lazard provides tailored advice, expertise and access to a broad universe of capital providers through our Private Capital Advisory and Capital Solutions practices. Private Capital Advisory assignments include advising Corsair Capital, G Square, and Verdane Capital on continuation funds and advising on the closing of Regal Healthcare's Fund IV and Uplift's Fund I. In addition, Lazard advised Thoreau on fundraising and its investment in Ensemble Health and on financing for Atos, DomusVi, and Loxam.
Lazard's restructuring and liability management practice has been engaged in a broad range of mandates including debtor roles involving Deutsche Glasfaser, Republic National Distributing Company, Searles Valley Minerals, and Xerox Holdings, and creditor roles involving Dish, Gigaclear, Saks Global, and Trinseo.
In addition, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisor to governments and public sector entities across the world with recent mandates including the Government of Morocco, SriLankan Airlines, and the Government of Zambia.
For a list of publicly announced transactions please visit our website or follow Lazard on LinkedIn.
Asset Management
For the second quarter of 2026, Asset Management reported net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 of $351 million and $331 million, respectively, 20% and 23% higher than the second quarter of 2025, respectively.
Management fees on an adjusted basis1 were $310 million for the second quarter of 2026, 23% higher than the second quarter of 2025, and 5% higher than the first quarter of 2026.
Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $5 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $4 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Other revenue2 on an adjusted basis1 was $16 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $13 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Average assets under management (AUM) was $279 billion for the second quarter of 2026, 17% higher than the second quarter of 2025, and 5% higher than the first quarter of 2026.
For the first half of 2026, Asset Management net revenue and adjusted net revenue1 were $761 million and $640 million, 31% and 20% higher than the first half of 2025, respectively. On a U.S. GAAP basis, net revenue for the first half of 2026 included a non-cash gain on the sale and deconsolidation of the Edgewater management vehicles.
Management fees on an adjusted basis1 were $606 million for the first half of 2026, 24% higher than the first half of 2025.
Incentive fees on an adjusted basis1 were $17 million for the first half of 2026, compared to $13 million for the first half of 2025.
Other revenue2 on an adjusted basis1 was $17 million for the first half of 2026, compared to $31 million for the first half of 2025.
Average AUM for the first half of 2026 was $271 billion, 16% higher than the first half of 2025, with positive net flows for the first half of 2026 of $7.4 billion. AUM as of June 30, 2026 was $285 billion, 15% higher than June 30, 2025, 10% higher than March 31, 2026. The sequential change from March 31, 2026 was driven by market appreciation of $27.1 billion, an increase of $1.0 billion attributable to acquiring a controlling interest in Elaia Partners, net outflows of $1.6 billion, and foreign exchange depreciation of $1.1 billion.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and Benefits Expense
For the second quarter of 2026, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $562 million and $550 million, respectively, compared to $519 million and $504 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2025. The adjusted compensation ratio3 for the second quarter of 2026 was 69.9%, compared to the second-quarter 2025 ratio of 65.5%.
For the first half of 2026, compensation and benefits expense on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $1,054 million and $1,020 million, respectively, compared to $949 million and $926 million, respectively, for the first half of 2025. The adjusted compensation ratio3 for the first half of 2026 was 69.9%, compared to 65.5% for the first half of 2025.
We focus on the adjusted compensation ratio3 to manage costs, balancing a view of current conditions in the market for talent alongside our objective to drive long-term shareholder value. As part of our Lazard 2030 vision and long-term growth strategy, we aim to deliver an adjusted compensation ratio3 of 60% or below, with timing dependent on market conditions.
Non-Compensation Expenses
For the second quarter of 2026, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP basis were $208 million, 13% higher than the second quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, non-compensation expenses were $172 million, 9% higher than the second quarter of 2025.
The adjusted non-compensation ratio4 was 21.8% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 20.4% for the second quarter of 2025.
For the first half of 2026, non-compensation expenses on a U.S. GAAP basis were $383 million, 10% higher than the first half of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, non-compensation expenses were $320 million, 5% higher than the first half of 2025.
The adjusted non-compensation ratio4 was 22.0% for the first half of 2026, compared to 21.6% for the first half of 2025.
As part of our Lazard 2030 vision and long-term growth strategy, we aim to deliver an adjusted non-compensation ratio4 between 16% to 20%, with timing dependent on market conditions.
TAXES
The provision for income taxes on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $24 million and $30 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2026, which equates to an effective tax rate of 63.5% on a U.S. GAAP basis and 69.7% on an adjusted basis1.
The provision for income taxes on a U.S. GAAP and an adjusted basis1 was $13 million and $14 million, respectively, for the first half of 2026, which equates to an effective tax rate of 10.1% on a U.S. GAAP basis and 19.2% on an adjusted basis1.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET
In the second quarter of 2026, Lazard returned $103 million to shareholders, which included: $49 million in dividends; $50 million in repurchases of our common stock; and $4 million in satisfaction of employee tax obligations in lieu of share issuances upon vesting of equity grants.
In the first half of 2026, Lazard returned $277 million to shareholders, which included: $96 million in dividends; $52 million in repurchases of our common stock; and $129 million in satisfaction of employee tax obligations in lieu of share issuances upon vesting of equity grants.
During the first half of 2026, we repurchased 1.2 million shares at an average price of $43.79. On July 22, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized additional share repurchases of $200 million, which expire as of December 31, 2028, bringing our total outstanding share repurchase authorization to approximately $257 million.
On July 22, 2026, Lazard declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 3, 2026.
Lazard's financial position remains strong. As of June 30, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents were $1,100 million.
ENDNOTES
1 A non-GAAP measure. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. See attached financial schedules and related notes for a detailed explanation of adjustments to corresponding U.S. GAAP results. We believe that presenting our results on an adjusted basis, in addition to the U.S. GAAP results, is a meaningful and useful way to compare our operating results across periods.
2 Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, the Company presents Other revenue separately from Management fees in order to improve the analysis of average annual fee rates. Prior period results have been recast to conform to this change. Other revenue generally consists of commission income, net interest income, and net investment gains/losses.
3 A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
4 A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
CONFERENCE CALL
Lazard will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on July 23, 2026, to discuss the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The conference call can be accessed via a live audio webcast available through Lazard's Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com, or by dialing +1 800-445-7795 (toll-free, U.S. and Canada) or +1 785-424-1699 (outside of the U.S. and Canada), 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. Conference ID: LAZQ226.
A replay of the conference call will be available by 10:00 a.m. ET, July 23, 2026, via the Lazard Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com, or by dialing +1 800-839-2382 (toll-free, U.S. and Canada) or +1 402-220-7201 (outside of the U.S. and Canada).
ABOUT LAZARD
Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Lazard is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as Lazard, Inc. under the ticker LAZ. For more information, please visit Lazard.com and Lazard on LinkedIn.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "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," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "target," "goal," "pipeline," or "continue," and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies, business plans and initiatives and anticipated trends in our business. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
These factors include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A "Risk Factors," and also discussed from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, including the following:
- Adverse general economic conditions or adverse conditions in global or regional financial markets;
- Changes in international trade policies and practices including the implementation of tariffs, proposed further tariffs, and responses from other jurisdictions, the risk of potential government shutdowns, and the economic impacts, volatility and uncertainty resulting therefrom;
- A decline in our revenues, for example due to a decline in overall mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, our share of the M&A market or our assets under management (AUM);
- Losses caused by financial or other problems experienced by third parties;
- Losses due to unidentified or unanticipated risks;
- A lack of liquidity, i.e., ready access to funds, for use in our businesses;
- Competitive pressure on our businesses and on our ability to retain and attract employees at current compensation levels; and
- Changes in relevant tax laws, regulations or treaties or an adverse interpretation of those items
These risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Our SEC reports describe additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
As a result, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate or correct.Although we believe the statements reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, achievements or events. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations and we do not intend to do so.
Lazard, Inc. is committed to providing timely and accurate information to the investing public, consistent with our legal and regulatory obligations. To that end, Lazard and its operating companies use their websites, and other social media sites to convey information about their businesses, including the anticipated release of quarterly financial results, quarterly financial, statistical and business-related information, and the posting of updates of assets under management in various mutual funds, hedge funds and other investment products managed by Lazard Asset Management LLC and Lazard Frères Gestion SAS. Investors can link to Lazard and its operating company websites through www.lazard.com.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
Three Months Ended % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
REVENUE
Total revenue $830,200 $779,399 $817,160 7 % 2 %
Interest expense (22,531) (22,817) (21,163)
Net revenue 807,669 756,582 795,997 7 % 1 %
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits 562,409 491,894 519,208 14 % 8 %
Occupancy and equipment 33,807 31,420 33,703
Marketing and business development 34,408 28,662 29,593
Technology and information services 52,633 48,275 49,272
Professional services 32,879 20,678 24,589
Fund administration and outsourced services 38,054 33,516 30,054
Other 15,876 12,563 16,497
Non-compensation expenses 207,657 175,114 183,708 19 % 13 %
Operating expenses 770,066 667,008 702,916 15 % 10 %
Operating income 37,603 89,574 93,081 (58 %) (60 %)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 23,871 (10,989) 31,764 NM (25 %)
Net income 13,732 100,563 61,317 (86 %) (78 %)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 8,924 (353) 5,971
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc. $4,808 $100,916 $55,346 (95 %) (91 %)
Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 101,357,540 99,460,256 97,534,319 2 % 4 %
Diluted 107,341,353 106,787,975 104,911,633 1 % 2 %
Net income per share:
Basic $0.03 $0.98 $0.56 (97 %) (95 %)
Diluted $0.03 $0.91 $0.52 (97 %) (94 %)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 % Change
REVENUE
Total revenue $1,609,599 $1,486,324 8 %
Interest expense (45,348) (42,276)
Net revenue 1,564,251 1,444,048 8 %
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits 1,054,303 949,478 11 %
Occupancy and equipment 65,227 69,116
Marketing and business development 63,070 57,324
Technology and information services 100,908 95,488
Professional services 53,557 43,426
Fund administration and outsourced services 71,570 56,599
Other 28,439 24,901
Non-compensation expenses 382,771 346,854 10 %
Operating expenses 1,437,074 1,296,332 11 %
Operating income 127,177 147,716 (14 %)
Provision for income taxes 12,882 24,410 (47 %)
Net income 114,295 123,306 (7 %)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 8,571 7,585
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc. $105,724 $115,721 (9 %)
Attributable to Lazard, Inc. Common Stockholders:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 100,408,897 96,394,871 4 %
Diluted 107,064,663 104,870,193 2 %
Net income per share:
Basic $1.01 $1.17 (14 %)
Diluted $0.94 $1.08 (13 %)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(U.S. GAAP - unaudited)
As of
June 30, December 31,
($ in thousands) 2026 2025
ASSETS
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Cash and cash equivalents $1,099,790 $1,469,416
Deposits with banks and short-term investments 197,187 167,134
Restricted cash 5,779 34,021
Receivables 765,228 897,786
Investments 540,634 625,846
Property 152,658 168,005
Operating lease right-of-use assets 393,617 412,584
Goodwill and other intangible assets 447,556 395,262
Deferred tax assets 468,830 449,531
Other assets 293,382 316,687
Total Assets $4,364,661 $4,936,272
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Liabilities
Deposits and other customer payables $362,909 $330,852
Accrued compensation and benefits 365,776 794,754
Operating lease liabilities 463,473 485,149
Senior debt 1,689,530 1,688,086
Other liabilities 467,155 652,763
Total liabilities 3,348,843 3,951,604
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 111,286 78,379
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share -
-
Common stock, par value $.01 per share 1,105 1,117
Additional paid-in capital 195,119 306,425
Retained earnings 1,505,836 1,517,571
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (278,753) (271,509)
Subtotal 1,423,307 1,553,604
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (509,002) (684,411)
Total Lazard, Inc. stockholders' equity 914,305 869,193
Noncontrolling interests (9,773) 37,096
Total stockholders' equity 904,532 906,289
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity $4,364,661 $4,936,272
Note: In the first quarter of 2026, the Company changed its accounting principle for recognizing compensation expense for share-based incentive compensation awards and certain deferred compensation arrangements with only a service condition. As a result, the cumulative effect of applying the change to the prior period is reflected on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2025.
SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited)
Three Months Ended % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
Net Revenue:
Financial Advisory $445,319 $356,169 $491,359 25 % (9 %)
Asset Management 331,308 308,838 268,491 7 % 23 %
Corporate 9,839 7,976 10,016 23 % (2 %)
Adjusted net revenue $786,466 $672,983 $769,866 17 % 2 %
Expenses:
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $549,571 $470,584 $504,263 17 % 9 %
Adjusted compensation ratio (a) 69.9 % 69.9 % 65.5 %
Adjusted non-compensation expenses $171,720 $148,675 $157,371 16 % 9 %
Adjusted non-compensation ratio (b) 21.8 % 22.1 % 20.4 %
Earnings:
Adjusted operating income $65,175 $53,724 $108,232 21 % (40 %)
Adjusted operating margin (c) 8.3 % 8.0 % 14.1 %
Adjusted net income $12,952 $46,618 $55,346 (72 %) (77 %)
Adjusted diluted net income per share $0.12 $0.42 $0.52 (71 %) (77 %)
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (d) 110,458,354 110,364,000 106,696,656 - % 4 %
Adjusted effective tax rate (e) 69.7 % (50.4 %) 36.5 %
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted Results and Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
SELECTED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Adjusted Basis - Non-GAAP - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 % Change
Net Revenue:
Financial Advisory $801,488 $860,902 (7 %)
Asset Management 640,146 532,985 20 %
Corporate 17,815 19,164 (7 %)
Adjusted net revenue $1,459,449 $1,413,051 3 %
Expenses:
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $1,020,155 $925,549 10 %
Adjusted compensation ratio (a) 69.9 % 65.5 %
Adjusted non-compensation expenses $320,395 $305,253 5 %
Adjusted non-compensation ratio (b) 22.0 % 21.6 %
Earnings:
Adjusted operating income $118,899 $182,249 (35 %)
Adjusted operating margin (c) 8.1 % 12.9 %
Adjusted net income $59,570 $115,721 (49 %)
Adjusted diluted net income per share $0.54 $1.08 (50 %)
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares (d) 110,411,176 107,186,445 3 %
Adjusted effective tax rate (e) 19.2 % 17.4 %
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Adjusted Results and Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
(unaudited)
As of % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
($ in millions) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
AUM by Asset Class:
Equity:
Emerging Markets $51,153 $43,786 $33,095 16.8 % 54.6 %
Global / International 136,748 124,432 106,809 9.9 % 28.0 %
U.S. 26,467 24,831 39,735 6.6 % (33.4 %)
Total Equity 214,368 193,049 179,639 11.0 % 19.3 %
Fixed Income 34,977 34,423 34,534 1.6 % 1.3 %
Multi Asset 24,480 23,113 24,832 5.9 % (1.4 %)
Alternative Investments 10,825 8,602 9,355 25.8 % 15.7 %
Total AUM $284,650 $259,187 $248,360 9.8 % 14.6 %
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
AUM - Beginning of Period $259,187 $254,300 $227,427 $254,300 $226,321
Net Flows (1,614) 9,005 677 7,391 (2,982)
Market Value Appreciation 27,111 354 11,886 27,465 12,711
Foreign Exchange Appreciation / (Depreciation) (1,067) (2,980) 8,370 (4,047) 12,310
Acquisitions / (Divestitures) 1,033 (1,492) - (459) -
AUM - End of Period $284,650 $259,187 $248,360 $284,650 $248,360
Average AUM $279,116 $265,520 $238,552 $271,166 $234,620
% Change in Average AUM - % 5.1 % 17.0 % 15.6 %
Note: Average AUM generally represents the average of the monthly ending AUM balances for the period. In 2026, AUM Asset Classes have been expanded to include a multi asset classification. The comparable prior period information has been recast to reflect the current presentation.
RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
($ in thousands) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
Net Revenue
Financial Advisory net revenue - U.S. GAAP $450,167 $359,568 $497,306 $809,735 $864,665
Adjustments:
Reimbursable deal costs, provision for credit losses
and other (f) (4,848) (3,399) (5,952) (8,247) (3,771)
Interest expense (g) - - 5 - 8
Adjusted Financial Advisory net revenue $445,319 $356,169 $491,359 $801,488 $860,902
Asset Management net revenue - U.S. GAAP $351,031 $409,763 $292,478 $760,794 $580,578
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (147) (3,446) (5,225) (3,593) (12,075)
Distribution fees and other (f) (22,077) (19,530) (18,765) (41,607) (35,527)
Interest expense (g) 19 41 3 60 9
Gain on sale and deconsolidation of Edgewater (i) 2,482 (77,990) - (75,508) -
Adjusted Asset Management net revenue $331,308 $308,838 $268,491 $640,146 $532,985
Corporate net revenue - U.S. GAAP $6,471 ($12,749) $6,213 ($6,278) ($1,195)
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (9,122) (180) (6,775) (9,302) (5,936)
Gains related to Lazard Fund Interests ("LFI") and
similar arrangements (j) (9,921) (1,782) (10,509) (11,703) (15,752)
Interest expense (g) 22,411 22,687 21,087 45,098 42,047
Adjusted Corporate net revenue $9,839 $7,976 $10,016 $17,815 $19,164
Net revenue - U.S. GAAP $807,669 $756,582 $795,997 $1,564,251 $1,444,048
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (9,269) (3,626) (12,000) (12,895) (18,011)
Gains related to Lazard Fund Interests ("LFI") and
similar arrangements (j) (9,921) (1,782) (10,509) (11,703) (15,752)
Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision
for credit losses and other (f) (26,925) (22,929) (24,717) (49,854) (39,298)
Interest expense (g) 22,430 22,728 21,095 45,158 42,064
Gain on sale and deconsolidation of Edgewater (i) 2,482 (77,990) - (75,508) -
Adjusted net revenue $786,466 $672,983 $769,866 $1,459,449 $1,413,051
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED RESULTS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
Compensation and Benefits Expense
Compensation and benefits expense - U.S. GAAP $562,409 $491,894 $519,208 $1,054,303 $949,478
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (142) (2,870) (4,436) (3,012) (8,177)
Charges pertaining to LFI and similar arrangements (j) (9,921) (1,782) (10,509) (11,703) (15,752)
Expenses associated with senior management transition
(k) (2,775) (16,658) - (19,433) -
Adjusted compensation and benefits expense $549,571 $470,584 $504,263 $1,020,155 $925,549
Non-Compensation Expenses
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP $207,657 $175,114 $183,708 $382,771 $346,854
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (204) (1,110) (1,594) (1,314) (2,251)
Distribution fees, reimbursable deal costs, provision
for credit losses and other (f) (26,925) (22,929) (24,717) (49,854) (39,298)
Expenses related to the pending acquisition of
Campbell Lutyens (l) (8,808) (2,400) - (11,208) -
Other - - (26) - (52)
Adjusted non-compensation expenses $171,720 $148,675 $157,371 $320,395 $305,253
Operating Income
Operating income - U.S. GAAP $37,603 $89,574 $93,081 $127,177 $147,716
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements (h) (8,923) 354 (5,970) (8,569) (7,583)
Interest expense (g) 22,430 22,728 21,095 45,158 42,064
Gain on sale and deconsolidation of Edgewater (i) 2,482 (77,990) - (75,508) -
Expenses associated with senior management transition
(k) 2,775 16,658 - 19,433 -
Expenses related to the pending acquisition of
Campbell Lutyens (l) 8,808 2,400 - 11,208 -
Other - - 26 - 52
Adjusted operating income $65,175 $53,724 $108,232 $118,899 $182,249
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes - U.S. GAAP $23,871 ($10,989) $31,764 $12,882 $24,410
Adjustment:
Tax effect of adjustments 5,921 (4,634) - 1,287 -
Adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes $29,792 ($15,623) $31,764 $14,169 $24,410
Net Income attributable to Lazard, Inc.
Net income attributable to Lazard, Inc. - U.S. GAAP $4,808 $100,916 $55,346 $105,724 $115,721
Adjustments:
Gain on sale and deconsolidation of Edgewater (i) 2,482 (77,990) - (75,508) -
Expenses associated with senior management transition
(k) 2,775 16,658 - 19,433 -
Expenses related to the pending acquisition of
Campbell Lutyens (l) 8,808 2,400 - 11,208 -
Tax effect of adjustments (5,921) 4,634 - (1,287) -
Adjusted net income $12,952 $46,618 $55,346 $59,570 $115,721
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - U.S. GAAP 107,341,353 106,787,975 104,911,633 107,064,663 104,870,193
Adjustment:
Participating securities including profits interest
participation rights and other 3,117,001 3,576,025 1,785,023 3,346,513 2,316,252
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding (d) 110,458,354 110,364,000 106,696,656 110,411,176 107,186,445
Diluted Net Income per Share
Diluted net income per share - U.S. GAAP $0.03 $0.91 $0.52 $0.94 $1.08
Diluted net income effect of adjustments 0.09 (0.49) - (0.40) -
Adjusted net income per share $0.12 $0.42 $0.52 $0.54 $1.08
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
RECONCILIATION OF NON-COMPENSATION EXPENSES U.S. GAAP TO ADJUSTED
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
($ in thousands) 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP:
Occupancy and equipment $33,807 $31,420 $33,703 $65,227 $69,116
Marketing and business development 34,408 28,662 29,593 63,070 57,324
Technology and information services 52,633 48,275 49,272 100,908 95,488
Professional services 32,879 20,678 24,589 53,557 43,426
Fund administration and outsourced services 38,054 33,516 30,054 71,570 56,599
Other 15,876 12,563 16,497 28,439 24,901
Non-compensation expenses - U.S. GAAP $207,657 $175,114 $183,708 $382,771 $346,854
Non-compensation expenses - Adjustments:
Occupancy and equipment (h) ($9) ($96) ($95) ($105) ($190)
Marketing and business development (f) (h) (3,741) (3,925) (4,032) (7,666) (6,689)
Technology and information services (f) (h) (26) (55) (35) (81) (63)
Professional services (f) (h) (l) (9,407) (3,851) (931) (13,258) (2,667)
Fund administration and outsourced services (f) (h) (20,951) (18,340) (17,744) (39,291) (33,587)
Other (f) (h) (1,803) (172) (3,500) (1,975) 1,595
Non-compensation expenses - Adjustments ($35,937) ($26,439) ($26,337) ($62,376) ($41,601)
Adjusted non-compensation expenses:
Occupancy and equipment $33,798 $31,324 $33,608 $65,122 $68,926
Marketing and business development 30,667 24,737 25,561 55,404 50,635
Technology and information services 52,607 48,220 49,237 100,827 95,425
Professional services 23,472 16,827 23,658 40,299 40,759
Fund administration and outsourced services 17,103 15,176 12,310 32,279 23,012
Other 14,073 12,391 12,997 26,464 26,496
Adjusted non-compensation expenses $171,720 $148,675 $157,371 $320,395 $305,253
This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, see Notes to Financial Schedules.
See Notes to Financial Schedules
Notes to Financial Schedules
(a)
A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(b)
A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted non-compensation expenses as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(c)
A non-GAAP measure which represents adjusted operating income as a percentage of adjusted net revenue.
(d) A non-GAAP measure which includes incremental units of profits interest participation rights ("PIPRs"). PIPRs are equity incentive awards under our long-term incentive compensation program that,
subject to certain conditions, may be exchanged for shares of our common stock.
(e) A non-GAAP measure which represents the adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes as a percentage of adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related
costs.
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
($ in thousands) June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2026 2026 2025 2026 2025
Adjusted provision (benefit) for income taxes $29,792 ($15,623) $31,764 $14,169 $24,410
Adjusted operating income less interest expense, amortization and other acquisition-related costs $42,745 $30,996 $87,111 $73,741 $140,133
Adjusted effective tax rate 69.7 % (50.4 %) 36.5 % 19.2 % 17.4 %
(f) Represents certain distribution, introducer and management fees paid to third parties, reimbursable deal costs, and provision for credit losses relating to fees and other receivables that are deemed
uncollectible, for which an equal amount is excluded for purposes of determining adjusted non-compensation expenses and included for purposes of determining adjusted net revenue.
(g) Interest expense, excluding interest expense incurred by Lazard Frères Banque SA ("LFB"), is added back in determining adjusted net revenue because such expense relates to corporate financing activities
and is not considered to be a cost directly related to the revenue of our business.
(h)
(Revenue) loss and expenses related to the consolidation of noncontrolling interests and similar arrangements are excluded because the Company has no economic interest in such amounts.
(i)
Represents a non-cash gain on the sale and deconsolidation of the Edgewater management vehicles.
(j) In connection with Lazard Fund Interests ("LFI") and other similar deferred compensation arrangements, represents changes in the fair value of investments held and the compensation liability recorded,
both of which are excluded from adjusted net revenue and adjusted compensation and benefits expense, respectively.
(k)
Represents expenses associated with the departure of certain executive officers.
(l)
Represents expenses related to the pending acquisition of Campbell Lutyens.
NM
Not meaningful
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