Lazard Sets May 1 Q1 Results Release as Orteg Predicts 4% Inflation
Lazard will issue Q1 2026 results via press release on May 1 and host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET with conference ID LAZQ126. Peter Orteg predicted U.S. inflation reaching 4% this year at a global summit, calling the market a 'Road Runner' economy.
1. Scheduled Q1 2026 Earnings Release
Lazard plans to issue its first quarter 2026 financial results via press release on May 1, 2026. A live conference call will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET using conference ID LAZQ126, accessible via webcast on Lazard’s Investor Relations website or by dialing the designated toll-free numbers, with a replay available later that day.
2. Orteg’s Inflation Forecast and Economic View
At the World Economy summit, Lazard’s Peter Orteg defended his January contrarian forecast that U.S. inflation will reach 4% this year. He likened the economy to a 'Road Runner' model—sustained until participants acknowledge systemic risks—and flagged persistent supply shocks and fiscal constraints as key concerns.