Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc., managed by a subsidiary of Lazard, announced a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share, payable February 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026. This distribution, approved under the Fund’s Managed Distribution Policy by its Board of Directors, represents the Fund’s commitment to consistent shareholder payouts. The ex-dividend date is set for February 10, 2026.

For the current distribution, the Fund estimates that 99% ($0.15262 per share) represents a return of capital, with the remaining 1% ($0.00078 per share) sourced from net investment income. No net realized short-term or long-term capital gains are included. Year-to-date cumulative distributions mirror this structure, underscoring that the vast majority of payouts exceed net investment income and gains.

As of December 31, 2025, the Fund reported a five-year average annual total return of 7.40% relative to NAV, with an annualized current distribution rate of 10.02%. Fiscal-year-to-date cumulative total return reached 15.34%, while distributions paid during the fiscal year equated to 0.83% of NAV. Portfolio characteristics—about 60 to 80 global equities, emerging-market currency positions, and debt instruments—are detailed on Lazard Asset Management’s website.

Lazard Inc. will report its Q4 2025 results before markets open on January 29, 2026. Analysts project EPS of $0.86 and revenue near $876 million. In Q3, the firm delivered $0.56 EPS on $770.8 million of revenue, surpassing consensus by $0.17 and down 4.7% year-over-year. Institutional ownership stands at 54.8%, with recent position increases by State Street, Ameriprise Financial and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Ratings range from buy to sell, with a consensus hold opinion.