Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2004 to 2024
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1% | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 23.7% | -3.1% | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 41.4% | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | 42.0% | 22.1% | 16.2% |
| 2020 | 41.3% | 19.0% | 15.2% |
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Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Earnings Overview
As of March 2, 2026, Lazard Ltd (LAZ) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $273M, reflecting +4.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.58 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LAZ's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.9%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $986M in fiscal 2015.
Lazard Ltd maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 0.4%, operating margin of 0.1%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including GS ($16.67B net income, 0.1% margin), MS ($16.18B net income, 0.1% margin), EVR ($528M net income, 0.1% margin), LAZ has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LAZ vs GS →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
21 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280M | +470.8% | $386M | $2.68 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| 2023 | -$75M | -121.1% | -$80M | $-0.90 | -3.0% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | $358M | -32.3% | $517M | $3.51 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | $528M | +31.2% | $724M | $4.63 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
| 2020 | $402M | +40.5% | $502M | $3.54 | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| 2019 | $287M | -45.6% | $393M | $2.44 | 10.8% | 14.8% |
| 2018 | $527M | +107.9% | $681M | $4.06 | 18.4% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | $254M | -34.6% | $825M | $1.91 | 9.4% | 30.7% |
| 2016 | $388M | -60.7% | $517M | $2.92 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| 2015 | $986M | +130.9% | -$17M | $7.40 | 41.1% | -0.7% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
Is LAZ growing earnings?
LAZ EPS of $2.58 reflects slowing growth at +4.0%, below the 5-year CAGR of +1.9%. TTM net income is $273M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are LAZ's profit margins?
Lazard Ltd net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are LAZ's earnings?
LAZ earnings data spans 2004-2024. The current earnings trend is +4.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.