LAZ Forecast + Trading Strategies




Price Forecast:




80% Confidence

Bearish<->Bullish




Bullish Case: Lazard shows increasing resilience with strategic initiatives and an impressive earnings track record. The market's cautious optimism may drive significant upside, particularly as implied volatility suggests potential price movements in the near future.




Bearish Case: While some optimism exists, concerns about long-term underperformance and institutional sell-offs remain. High implied volatility indicates market skepticism, revealing potential risks to price and stability.




Potential Outcomes:
  1. Increased earnings success driving a 40% chance of upside.
  2. Institutional stake reductions leading to a 30% chance of negative momentum.
  3. Market sentiment swings boost price, with a 20% chance.
  4. Strategic failures resulting in a 10% chance for further declines.




Trading Oracle: Given the divergence between Helium and market implied volatility, consider a bull call spread on LAZ targeting strikes at $55-$60, exploiting the current volatility phase. Position for mid-term expiry leveraging potential upside after earnings.



December 19, 2024


Lazard Forecast

LAZ        Lazard











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