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LegalZoom: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsHuman-in-the-loop subscriptions generated 49% of third-quarter revenue. Business formation volume dropped 13% year over year to 110,000.
LegalZoom's fundamental outlook is mixed: revenue growth decelerated to 6.6% in 2026Q2 with management lowering guidance, yet the company maintains a healthy balance sheet with minimal debt (D/E of 0.12) and strong cash conversion (OCF/NI of 7.63).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.19+0.6% vs $0.19 | $195M+0.7% vs $194M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $0.16+4.3% vs $0.15 | $205M-0.3% vs $206M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.12-7.7% vs $0.13 | $207M+2.3% vs $202M |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $0.17-5.6% vs $0.18 | $190M+3.0% vs $185M |
Human-in-the-loop subscriptions generated 49% of third-quarter revenue. Business formation volume dropped 13% year over year to 110,000.
The headline numbers for LegalZoom (LZ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LegalZoom (LZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.24 | $899.44M | 43.38 | 10.88% | 2.56% | 14.05% | — | |
| $10.02 | $1.24B | 12.32 | 2.4% | 13.53% | 16.92% | — | |
| $22.32 | $4.7B | 13.72 | 29.37% | 19.14% | 35.23% | — | |
| $68.11 | $22.69B | 11.90 | 22.48% | 44.6% | 43.38% | — | |
| $17.50 | $70.91M | 24.30 | 102.11% | 17.34% | 3.06% | — | |
| $341.50 | $93.41B | 20.34 | 13.9% | 21.29% | 23.42% | 1.42% |
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
Jun 4, 2026·SEC
May 6, 2026·SEC
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LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) reported $797.5M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $756.0M in fiscal year 2025. That is 526% more than the $120.8M of fiscal year 2010.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) grew revenue by 9.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) earned $20.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.6% net margin).
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) had a return on equity (ROE) of 14.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) generated $136.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
