LAZ
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Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) closed at $45.13 as of 2026-05-01, trading 15.9% above its 200-week moving average of $38.94. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 21.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1047 weeks of data, LAZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LAZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.6%.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, LAZ is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 28.6%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.8x book value.
Share count has increased 9.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 20.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LAZ would have grown to $222, compared to $791 for the S&P 500. LAZ has returned 4.1% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -14.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LAZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LAZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying LAZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.0% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +10.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +10.2% vs +22.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LAZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LAZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +7.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 | 1 | 3.6% | +5.3% | +164.1% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.5% | +12.1% | +155.7% |
| Dec 2007 | Jul 2008 | 29 | 18.2% | -21.1% | +155.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 2 | 1.4% | +1.9% | +154.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Aug 2009 | 43 | 42.5% | +15.7% | +163.3% |
| Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 | 2 | 2.8% | -1.6% | +158.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 2 | 1.5% | -0.9% | +152.6% |
| Nov 2009 | Jan 2010 | 6 | 4.6% | -4.4% | +149.3% |
| Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | 9 | 6.0% | +22.5% | +155.2% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 25 | 29.5% | +17.1% | +173.9% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 1.3% | -36.1% | +160.7% |
| Jul 2011 | Dec 2012 | 77 | 38.3% | -23.9% | +175.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 20.2% | +18.4% | +114.1% |
| Apr 2016 | Nov 2016 | 32 | 22.4% | +40.1% | +120.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2019 | 54 | 18.8% | +5.0% | +74.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 40.6% | +14.4% | +69.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Jul 2022 | 22 | 11.6% | +10.6% | +53.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 8.2% | -0.3% | +60.4% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 16.8% | +22.7% | +52.3% |
| Jul 2023 | Dec 2023 | 19 | 18.7% | +39.8% | +52.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 4.8% | +22.7% | +33.5% |
| Average | 19 | — | +7.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAZ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) is currently 15.9% above its 200-week moving average of $38.94. It would need to fall to $38.94 to cross below the line.
What is LAZ's 200-week moving average price?
Lazard, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $38.94 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LAZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
LAZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is LAZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LAZ as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 42. Return on equity is 28.6%. Price-to-book is 4.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LAZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.1 years, $100 invested in LAZ would have grown to $222, compared to $791 for the S&P 500. That's 4.1% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. LAZ has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LAZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Lazard, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 412.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01