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Dec 31, 2024

Lazard Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Lazard reported increased net revenue and adjusted net revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Key Takeaways

Lazard reported net revenue of $817 million and adjusted net revenue of $812 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income was $86 million, or $0.80 per share, diluted, while adjusted net income was $85 million, or $0.78 per share, diluted. The company's Financial Advisory and Asset Management segments both saw revenue increases compared to the previous year.

Firm-wide adjusted net revenue increased 18% in 2024.

Financial Advisory adjusted net revenue increased 28% in 2024.

Asset Management adjusted net revenue increased 3% in 2024.

Lazard anticipates a constructive environment for both Financial Advisory and Asset Management businesses in 2025.

Total Revenue
$812M
Previous year: $761M
+6.8%
EPS
$0.78
Previous year: $0.66
+18.2%
Assets Under Management
$226B
Previous year: $247B
-8.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.31B
Previous year: $971M
+34.7%

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Forward Guidance

Lazard aims to deliver an adjusted compensation ratio of 60% in 2025, with further improvements in subsequent years, while targeting a consistent deferral policy.