Lazard (LAZ) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Lazard's (LAZ) quarterly Research & Development came in at $52.6 million in Q2 2026, up 6.82% year-over-year from $49.3 million in Q2 2025, and up 9.03% quarter-over-quarter from $48.3 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Lazard (LAZ) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Lazard has disclosed Research & Development across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $52.6 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 6.82% year-over-year to $52.6 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $198.6 million (up 5.82% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $193.2 million, up 5.27% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $52.6 million for Q2 2026 at Lazard, up from $48.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $52.6 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $37.9 million in Q1 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $46.6 million, with a median of $47.0 million recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development climbed 22.11% in 2023 and retreated 9.66% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $47.1 million in 2022, then climbed by 0.51% to $47.4 million in 2023, then climbed by 0.44% to $47.6 million in 2024, then gained by 2.67% to $48.8 million in 2025, then increased by 7.76% to $52.6 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $52.6 million in Q2 2026, $48.3 million in Q1 2026, and $48.8 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evercore | 10.14 Bn | 8.05 Bn | 975.67 Mn | 43.96 Mn |
| 2 | Jefferies Financial | 9.74 Bn | -5.67 Bn | 3.09 Bn | 162.86 Mn |
| 3 | Houlihan Lokey | 9.07 Bn | 7.99 Bn | - | - |
| 4 | Cluster Group Holdings | 8.00 Bn | 8.00 Bn | - | - |
| 5 | PJT Partners | 5.75 Bn | 5.81 Bn | 481.98 Mn | 13.02 Mn |
| 6 | Moelis | 5.25 Bn | 5.17 Bn | - | 15.68 Mn |
| 7 | Piper Sandler Companies | 4.88 Bn | 4.77 Bn | - | 15.89 Mn |
| 8 | Lazard | 3.95 Bn | 2.96 Bn | - | 52.63 Mn |
| 9 | BRBI BR Partners | 3.50 Bn | 3.38 Bn | 16.77 Mn | - |
| 10 | Perella Weinberg Partners | 1.40 Bn | 1.59 Bn | - | 9.83 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 52.63 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 48.28 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 48.85 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 48.86 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 49.27 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 46.22 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 47.57 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 44.63 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 46.41 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 44.92 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 47.36 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 46.90 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 51.37 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 44.04 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 47.13 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 44.58 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 42.07 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 37.93 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 39.76 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 37.56 Mn |