Lazard (Lazard) Retained Earnings : $1,403 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Lazard Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lazard's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,403 Mil.

Lazard's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($1,431 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($1,389 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($1,389 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,403 Mil).

Lazard's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,561 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,677 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($1,677 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,403 Mil).

Lazard Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lazard's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Lazard Retained Earnings Chart

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Retained Earnings

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1,193.57

1,295.39

1,560.64

1,676.71

1,402.64

Lazard Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,604.65	1,431.18	1,388.51	1,402.64	1,384.83

Lazard Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Lazard (Lazard) Business Description

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https://www.lazard.com

Lazard has a storied history that can be traced back to 1848. The company's revenue is nearly equally split between financial advisory, such as acquisition and restructuring advisory, and asset management. The company's asset management business is primarily equities (over 80% of assets under management), has an international focus, and is geared toward institutional clients. By geography, the company earns approximately 60% of revenue in the Americas, 35% in EMEA, and 5% in Asia-Pacific. Lazard has offices across more than 20 countries and over 3,000 employees.

Executives

Michael Gathy	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Christian A. Weideman	officer: General Counsel	C/O APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 9 WEST 57TH STREET, 43RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Alexander F. Stern	officer: Chief Operating Officer	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
Mary Ann Betsch	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Lewis William M Jr	director	9 WEST 57TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10019
Scott D Hoffman	officer: General Counsel	C/O LAZARD LLC, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
Dominick Ragone	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	767 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 4700, NEW YORK NY 10153
Ann-kristin Achleitner	director	THE PRIESTLEY CENTRE, 10 PRIESTLEY RD, SURREY RESEARCH PARK, GUILDFORD, SURREY X0 GU2 7XY
Ashish Bhutani	director, officer: CEO of Lazard Asset Management
Peter Richard Orszag	officer: CEO of Financial Advisory	30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, LAZARD, NEW YORK NY 10112
Alexandra Soto	officer: Exec Human Capital & Workplace	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Iris Knobloch	director	ONE TIME WARNER CENTER, NEW YORK NY 10019
Evan L Russo	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Michelle Jarrard	director	C/O LAZARD LTD, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Sylvia Jay	director	30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020