LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ)
NASDAQIndustrialsSoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-11-05
$5.96-13.70%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsSoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · LZ
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Compared to the previous outlook, more than half of the change reflects continued investment in channel diversification, including partnerships, affiliates and AI channels, approximately one quarter…
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Compared to the previous outlook, more than half of the change reflects continued investment in channel diversification, including partnerships, affiliates and AI channels, approximately one quarter reflects higher costs in paid customer acquisition channels, and the remainder reflects investment in higher-value expert services, as well as seasonal investment in sales capabilities ahead of the first quarter peak in business formations.” “We have been actively building new customer acquisition channels for more than a year, and our outlook fully reflects today's environment, with no recovery in traditional search assumed.”
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
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“Compared to the previous outlook, more than half of the change reflects continued investment in channel diversification, including partnerships, affiliates and AI channels, approximately one quarter…”
“We have been actively building new customer acquisition channels for more than a year, and our outlook fully reflects today's environment, with no recovery in traditional search assumed.”
“LegalZoom’s outlook reflects the continued scaling of our higher-value growth initiatives and ongoing momentum from our partner channel through the remainder of the year.”
“These results give us confidence to accelerate our investment in bringing expert support into the customer relationship from the first purchase, pairing AI with accountable expertise to make our ser…
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““These results give us confidence to accelerate our investment in bringing expert support into the customer relationship from the first purchase, pairing AI with accountable expertise to make our services more useful.”” “"Since late 2024, we've deliberately repositioned LegalZoom around subscription relationships that pair AI with trusted human expertise," said Jeff Stibel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LegalZoom.”
““These results give us confidence to accelerate our investment in bringing expert support into the customer relationship from the first purchase, pairing AI with accountable expertise to make our ser…”
“"Since late 2024, we've deliberately repositioned LegalZoom around subscription relationships that pair AI with trusted human expertise," said Jeff Stibel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leg…”
““In an AI-driven world, we win by getting customers to the finish line, combining technology with real human expertise to complete the last mile.””
“"Our strategy is simple: lead in automation and win the last mile with human-in-the-loop expertise.”
“Our updated Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflects the cost of that environment and our continued investment in channel diversification and the sales and service capabilities behind our higher-value offer…
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Our updated Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflects the cost of that environment and our continued investment in channel diversification and the sales and service capabilities behind our higher-value offerings.” “LegalZoom’s outlook reflects disciplined cost management, ongoing gross margin improvement and the benefits from a 13% workforce reduction announced today.”
““Our updated Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflects the cost of that environment and our continued investment in channel diversification and the sales and service capabilities behind our higher-value offer…”
“LegalZoom’s outlook reflects disciplined cost management, ongoing gross margin improvement and the benefits from a 13% workforce reduction announced today.”
“• Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $190 million to $200 million, or 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, reflecting improved gross margin, disciplined cost management and AI-dr…”
With $181.7 million in cash and no debt, we have the financial capacity to fund these priorities.”
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “With $181.7 million in cash and no debt, we have the financial capacity to fund these priorities.”” “• Net income was $1.1 million for the quarter, or 1% of revenue, compared to $5.1 million, or 3% of revenue, in the same period in 2025.”
“With $181.7 million in cash and no debt, we have the financial capacity to fund these priorities.””
“• Net income was $1.1 million for the quarter, or 1% of revenue, compared to $5.1 million, or 3% of revenue, in the same period in 2025.”
“Underscoring our confidence in the business and our commitment to shareholder returns, our Board has approved a $100 million increase to our existing share repurchase authorization.””
"Since late 2024, we've deliberately repositioned LegalZoom around subscription relationships that pair AI with trusted human expertise," said Jeff Stibel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leg…
Over the trailing year it converted 8.42x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=5006).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the broad stock market, the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
10 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated stable grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=6637).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.