Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.75
Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
78.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
LAZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
78.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
LAZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$1.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout78.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout31.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.0%
5Y CAGR1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return16.3%
5Y Total Return19.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,94010Y ago$19,44720Y ago$16,863
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LAZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
LAZ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lazard Ltd distributes 78.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LAZ has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LAZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 19.4%, with dividends contributing 21.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,447 today.
LAZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.88
Avg/Payment$0.4940
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 4.46% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 3.51% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 4.14% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.91% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 4.94% | May 16, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.83% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 3.42% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 4.69% | Aug 16, 2024 |
LAZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
78.8% payout
Streak
1Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd LAZLazard Ltd | $4.2B | 3.9% | 78.8% | 1 | Watch |
 EVREvercore Inc. | $12.9B | 1.0% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  MCMoelis & Company | $4.7B | 4.1% | 89.6% | 1 | At Risk |
 HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $10.3B | 1.6% | 41.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PWPPerella Weinberg Par… | $2.0B | 1.8% | 64.6% | 0 | Watch |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $285.5B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSMorgan Stanley | $301.1B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $834.2B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
LAZ Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.17 | 92.2% | 1.08x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.68 | 74.6% | 1.34x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | 3.1% | 4 | $-0.90 | — | — | 4.8% |
| 2022 | $1.94 | 3.2% | 4 | $3.51 | 55.3% | 1.81x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $1.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.63 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $1.88 | -1.6% | 4 | $3.54 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.91 | -37.0% | 4 | $2.44 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $3.03 | 7.8% | 4 | $4.06 | 74.6% | 1.34x | 7.3% |
| 2017 | $2.81 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.91 | 147.1% | 0.68x | 6.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LAZ stock.
How much dividend does LAZ pay per share?
Lazard Ltd (LAZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LAZ's next ex-dividend date?
LAZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LAZ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LAZ's dividend safe?
LAZ's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +78.8% and FCF payout ratio of +31.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has LAZ increased its dividend?
LAZ has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.2%.
How often does LAZ pay dividends?
Lazard Ltd pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LAZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LAZ five years ago would be worth approximately $11,940 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LAZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LAZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.