Lazard, Inc.
Here’s whether Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Caution.
Positives: 50-day MA is rising (+2.45% over 10 days); RSI 40 — healthy momentum range; 3-month momentum positive (+9.1%). Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); rising volume on a downtrend (distribution, 1.42x avg). Currently 25.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +0/7.
LAZ is trading below its 200-day MA ($49.43) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 39.8 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of -1.1% compares to +22.9% for SPY (trailed the market by 23.9%). The current 25.6% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.