LAZ
Lazard
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: LAZ
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.68%
Payout ratio: 73%
Lazard's most recent dividend was on May 11, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4.58% based on its recent close price.
LAZ dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Lazard Dividend yield
LAZ has a dividend yield of 4.58% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Lazard's dividend yield is 77% higher. The historical 5-year average of LAZ's dividend yield is 3.5%, which is lower than the current one.
LAZ Dividend history
Lazard has been paying dividends since 2005. LAZ has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 0% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 0.1%.
Lazard Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $0.5 | 4.35% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.5 | 3.51% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.5 | 4.14% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.91% |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.5 | 4.94% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.83% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5 | 3.42% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.5 | 3.52% |
| May 3, 2024 | $0.5 | 2.56% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.29% |
Lazard dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LAZ has a payout ratio of 73% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Lazard's payout ratio is 115% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Lazard pay a dividend?
Yes, Lazard has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. LAZ has been paying dividends since 2005.
When was LAZ's last dividend?
Lazard's last dividend ex-date was on May 11, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Lazard pay (per share)?
LAZ has paid dividend of $2 per share in the last year.
What is Lazard's dividend yield?
Lazard's current dividend yield is 4.58%.
How often does Lazard pay dividends?
Lazard has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Lazard's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Lazard is 73%.
Does Lazard pay a good dividend?
Lazard's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.