Lazard Reports Q3 2026 Revenue Growth Driven by M&A Activity and Private Capital Expansion
Lazard (LAZ) reported an 11% year-over-year increase in adjusted net revenue during its third quarter 2026 earnings call. The growth was primarily driven by increased transaction velocity in mergers and acquisitions, with the company's probability-weighted advisory pipeline for 2027 doubling compared to the same period in 2026. The firm is strategically expanding into private capital advisory through the acquisition of Campbell Lutyens, forming a new unit called Lazard CL. Management expects this division to generate approximately $500 million in revenue and become accretive to earnings by 2027. Additionally, Lazard is implementing AI-driven workflow modernizations to decouple operating expenses from revenue growth, aiming for higher long-term margins.
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