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Lazard's Q2 2026 profit plunges 91% amid M&A slowdown despite asset management growth

Analyst Insights
22 Sep 2026
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Lazard's Q2 2026 profit plunges 91% amid M&A slowdown despite asset management growth

Lazard experienced a 9% year-over-year decline in Financial Advisory revenues in Q2 2026 due to a cyclical slowdown in mergers and acquisitions activity. However, its Asset Management segment showed strong performance with $7.4 billion in net inflows and a 15% increase in assets under management in the first half of 2026, partially offsetting advisory weakness. Despite this, Lazard's net income dropped sharply by 91% year-over-year in Q2 2026 as rising costs outpaced modest revenue growth. The stock is rated 'Hold' due to its high valuation, uncertain earnings recovery, and a stagnant dividend yield of 5.6%.

Lazard's net income plunged 91% year-over-year in Q2 2026, highlighting financial strain amid mixed segment performance. For readers following the Financials sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 22, 2026 18:42 WIB: out of 82 priced US Financials stocks, 48 rose and 29 fell. Notable movers include AFRM at USD 71.71 (+0.93%), APO at USD 129.00 (+0.85%), and HOOD at USD 122.26 (-0.84%) with a typical hold time of 74 days and Pluang order activity showing 29% Sell / 71% Buy.

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