LAZ Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
31.59%
Last Quarter
$0.42
Past Year
$2.17
Growth Past 5yrs
-8.51%
Next Quarter
$0.73
Estimate Next Year
$495.51
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$65.00
41.37% Upside
Mean Price Target
$54.61
18.76% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$40.00
-13.01% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 05, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
LAZ Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, LAZ (NYSE: LAZ) reported an actual EPS of $0.42 for the quarter ending on May 01, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.52, resulting in a -19.23% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 29, 2026), LAZ recorded an actual EPS of $0.8 with a 17.65% surprise. See LAZ's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
LAZ has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 01, 2026 showing a -19.23% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 29, 2026 recorded a 17.65% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2026 | 0.42 | 0.52 | -19.23% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.8 | 0.68 | +17.65% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 0.673 | 0.4443 | +51.47% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0.52 | 0.38 | +36.84% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 0.56 | 0.29 | +93.10% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.78 | 0.69 | +13.04% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAZ stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given LAZ stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 28 analysts have given their ratings
to LAZ out of which
8 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
11 analysts rate it hold,
5 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
3 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$54.61 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 18.76% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for LAZ highest price target?
Analysts suggest LAZ's stock price would rise to a high of $65.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for LAZ over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the LAZ stock price could move to $40.00.
What is the average target price for LAZ?
LAZ stock has an average analyst estimate of $54.61.
At its current price, how far is LAZ from its average target price?
LAZ shares are currently trading 18.76% above this price target.
What were LAZ’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.42 versus consensus estimates of $0.52, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.56.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
LAZ's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.73 and $495.51 for the whole year.
What has LAZ's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 31.59% EPS growth for LAZ in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -8.51% in the past five years.