Form DEF 14A LegalZoom.com Inc For: 2 October
This article announces the filing of Form DEF 14A by LegalZoom.com Inc., which occurred on October 2, 2026. The piece is brief, primarily serving as a notification of the regulatory filing and includes current market data for various indices, commodities, and stocks.
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) Upgraded to Buy at Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen has upgraded LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, despite a broader analyst consensus of "reduce" with a target price of $7.30. The company's shares opened at $5.62, near its 12-month low, following a quarter where it reported a 6.6% year-over-year revenue increase and EPS slightly above estimates. Insider selling has occurred, but institutional investors hold a significant majority of the stock.
Squarepoint Ops LLC Has $1.66 Million Stock Position in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly increased its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) by 289.3%, now holding 269,974 shares valued at $1.66 million. Despite increased institutional ownership, company insiders have been selling shares, totaling $3.38 million over the past 90 days. Analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating for LegalZoom.com, with an average price target of $7.30, following its recent earnings report that slightly beat estimates.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from Brokerages
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) has received a consensus "Reduce" rating from eight brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $7.30. This comes as three analysts recommend selling and five recommend holding the stock. The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $0.16, beating estimates, while revenue of $205.29 million slightly missed expectations but grew 6.6% year over year.
CFO & COO Noel Watson Sold A Bunch Of Shares In LegalZoom.com
LegalZoom.com's CFO & COO, Noel Watson, recently sold US$2.9 million worth of shares at an average price of US$5.90, representing 53% of his total holdings. This was the largest insider sale in the last year, occurring around the current share price of US$5.84, which the article notes as a cautious signal. Despite insiders owning 6.0% of the company, the historical sales suggest prudence for potential investors.
Legalzoom.com Insider Sold Shares Worth $2,948,310, According to a Recent SEC Filing
An insider at Legalzoom.com (LZ) sold shares valued at $2,948,310, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing. This transaction was reported on August 24, 2026, at 03:52 am EDT. The article also mentions recent financial news for LegalZoom.com, including Q2 2026 earnings, a downgrade by JPMorgan, and an update on their equity buyback plan.
LegalZoom.com Inc (LZ) COO & CFO Noel Watson Sells 500,000 Shares
LegalZoom.com Inc's COO & CFO, Noel Watson, sold 500,000 shares of the company, reducing his direct holdings to 1,407,801 shares. This significant sale aligns with a broader trend of insider selling at the company and comes as the stock is trading at $5.90 per share, significantly below its GuruFocus Value of $10.67, leading to a "Possible Value Trap" classification. Investors are advised to consider this insider activity, along with the company's valuation metrics and mixed guru ownership, before making investment decisions.
Royal Bank of Canada Has $1.07 Million Stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Royal Bank of Canada significantly increased its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. by 1,656.5% in the first quarter, now holding 188,505 shares valued at $1.07 million. Despite this, LegalZoom.com has seen substantial insider selling, with its CFO and another insider offloading shares worth approximately $3.38 million in the past 90 days. Analysts maintain a cautious stance, with an average "Reduce" rating and a price target of $7.30, while the stock currently trades around $5.84.
Bank of America Corp DE Buys 1,636,487 Shares of LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Bank of America Corp DE significantly increased its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. by 187.4% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 1.64 million shares and bringing its total holding to 2.51 million shares valued at $14.2 million. Despite this institutional interest, analyst sentiment remains cautious, with a consensus "Reduce" rating and an average price target of $7.30, while company insiders have sold a substantial number of shares. LegalZoom's stock opened at $5.84, even after slightly exceeding EPS expectations and reporting 6.6% year-over-year revenue growth.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Reduce" by Analysts
Analysts have issued a "Reduce" consensus recommendation for LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ), with an average 12-month price target of $7.30, while the stock currently trades near its 12-month low. Several firms recently lowered their price targets, and company insiders have sold a significant number of shares. Despite slightly exceeding earnings expectations, the stock's technical indicators suggest a bearish outlook.
Insider Selling: LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) CFO Sells 83,629 Shares
LegalZoom.com's CFO, Noel Bertram Watson, sold 83,629 shares of company stock for approximately $487,557, reducing his holdings by 5.61%. This follows a larger sale of 416,371 shares the previous day. The company's stock is trading near its 52-week low, and analysts have a consensus "Reduce" rating with a target price of $7.30.
Legalzoom COO & CFO Noel Watson sells $2.9m of LZ stock
LegalZoom COO & CFO Noel Watson sold 500,000 shares of company stock in August 2026 for approximately $2.9 million, amidst a 41% year-to-date decline in share price. This insider sale follows LegalZoom's mixed Q2 earnings, where adjusted earnings beat expectations but revenue missed, and recent downgrades from William Blair and JPMorgan due to concerns over customer acquisition and revenue guidance. Watson still beneficially owns over 1.4 million shares of LegalZoom stock.
LegalZoom.com (LZ) COO-CFO sells stock in back-to-back August trades
LegalZoom.com (LZ) Chief Operating Officer & CFO Noel Bertram Watson sold a total of 500,000 shares of common stock in two separate transactions on August 20 and August 21, 2026. The shares were sold at weighted average prices of $5.91 and $5.83, respectively. Following these sales, Watson retains 1,407,801 shares of common stock in direct ownership.
LegalZoom (LZ) executive lines up $488K stock sale after $2.46M in recent sales
LegalZoom (LZ) executive Noel B. Watson Jr. has filed a Form 144 to sell up to 83,629 common shares, valued at approximately $488,052.71, through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. This planned sale follows previous transactions where Watson Jr. sold 416,371 shares over the past three months, generating $2,461,660.07. The shares to be sold originated from restricted stock vesting on November 15, 2025.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) director to sell 416K shares
A director at LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: LZ), Noel B. Watson Jr, has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 416,371 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $2.46 million. The sale is scheduled for around August 20, 2026, and the shares were primarily acquired through restricted stock vesting and an ESPP purchase. LegalZoom has 171,264,812 common shares outstanding.
Nicole Miller Sells 33,479 Shares of LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) Stock
Nicole Miller, an insider at LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ), sold 33,479 shares of the company's stock on August 18, 2026, for a total of $184,469.29. This transaction, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover tax obligations, reduced her stake by 3.43% to 943,453 shares. The company's stock is currently trading near its 12-month low, and analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating with a consensus price target of $7.30.
LegalZoom (LZ) CLO sells shares; taxes paid in stock
LegalZoom's Chief Legal Officer, Nicole Miller, sold a total of 77,47
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) Insider Nicole Miller Sells 43,996 Shares
LegalZoom.com insider Nicole Miller sold 43,996 shares of the company's stock for over $242,000 to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards, reducing her stake by 4.31%. Despite the insider sale, LegalZoom shares rose 4.8% to $5.70. The company recently reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS of $0.16, with revenue increasing 6.6% year over year, though analyst sentiment remains cautious with an average "Reduce" rating.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) insider faces 82K-share tax withholding, retains 1.9M shares
LegalZoom's Chief Operating Officer & CFO, Noel Bertram Watson, had 82,501 shares of common stock withheld on August 15, 2026, to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. This transaction, valued at $5.62 per share, was an automatic withholding and not an open-market sale. Following this, Watson directly retains 1,907,801 shares of LegalZoom common stock.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) CAO has 3,777 shares withheld for taxes
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: LZ) Chief Accounting Officer Thomas Charles C. had 3,777 shares of common stock withheld for taxes on August 15, 2026, due to the vesting of restricted stock units. The shares were valued at $5.62 each, and this transaction was not an open-market sale. Following this disposition, Thomas Charles C. directly holds 148,303 shares of LegalZoom common stock.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) officer to sell 33,479 shares after recent stock sales
An officer at LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ), Nicole Miller, has filed to sell 33,479 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $184,469.29. These shares originated from restricted stock vesting on August 15, 2026, and she has made previous sales in the last three months. The transaction is being handled by Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.
LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) holder plans new share sale after May trade
Nicole Miller has filed a Form 144 notice to sell up to 43,996 shares of LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) common stock, valued at approximately $242,417.96, on or around August 17, 2026. These shares were acquired through restricted stock vesting in July 2026. The filing also notes that Miller previously sold 19,199 shares in May 2026 for $126,329.42.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in LegalZoom.com Stock?
The options market suggests a potential spike in LegalZoom.com (LZ) stock, indicated by high implied volatility in its Sep 18, 2026 $2 Put options. This occurs despite a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and recent downward revisions in analyst earnings estimates, implying that options traders anticipate a significant price movement. Investors often use high implied volatility to sell premiums, hoping the stock won't move as much as expected by expiration.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) Securities Investigation Notice - Levi & Korsinsky
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) for potential securities law violations after the company cut its full-year revenue guidance and announced a 13% workforce reduction. The revised guidance, attributing weakness to declining Google search traffic and increased paid search costs, led to a drop in shares and analyst downgrades. Investors who suffered losses on their LegalZoom investment are encouraged to contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free case evaluation.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in LegalZoom.com Stock?
The options market is showing high implied volatility for LegalZoom.com (LZ) stock, specifically for the Sep 18, 2026 $2 Put, suggesting investors anticipate a significant price movement. Despite this, analysts currently rate LegalZoom.com as a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with recent downward revisions to earnings estimates, indicating a potential trading opportunity for seasoned options traders to sell premium.
Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into Securities Claims Involving LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ)
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) for potential securities law violations after the company reduced its full-year revenue outlook from $810-$830 million to $795-$805 million on August 5, 2026, causing its stock to fall. The firm is encouraging investors who lost money on LegalZoom stock to submit their losses for review. The investigation focuses on whether LegalZoom made misleading statements regarding its revenue outlook and customer acquisition channels.
LZ Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ)
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: LZ) for potential securities law violations after the company's shares dropped following its Q2 earnings release. LegalZoom beat on adjusted EPS but cut its full-year revenue outlook and announced a 13% workforce reduction. Investors who suffered losses on LZ shares are encouraged to contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free evaluation.
Janus Henderson Group PLC Sells 354,675 Shares of LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Janus Henderson Group PLC significantly reduced its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. by 88.1% in the first quarter, selling 354,675 shares and retaining 47,800 shares. Despite this, institutional investors still hold approximately 82% of the company. LegalZoom recently reported quarterly earnings that beat estimates slightly, but revenue fell short, and the stock is trading near its 12-month low, with analysts maintaining a "Reduce" consensus rating.
LZ SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: SueWallSt Notifies Investors of Potential Securities Claims Involving LegalZoom.com, Inc.
SueWallSt, powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP, has announced an investigation into LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) for potential securities law violations. This follows LegalZoom's August 5, 2026, announcement to cut its full-year revenue guidance and reduce its workforce by 13%, after previously providing higher guidance in May 2026. Investors who purchased LZ shares and suffered losses are encouraged to contact SueWallSt for a free case evaluation.
Quantinno Capital Management LP Grows Position in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Quantinno Capital Management LP significantly increased its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) by 232.1% in the first quarter, now owning 393,823 shares valued at approximately $2.23 million. Despite LegalZoom exceeding EPS expectations and a 6.6% year-over-year revenue increase, the stock is trading near its one-year low, and analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" consensus rating with an average price target of $7.30. Insider sales also occurred, with executives selling shares to cover tax obligations related to equity awards.
LegalZoom.com Investigation Notice: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into LegalZoom.com (LZ)
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential securities law violations by LegalZoom.com (LZ) after the company's stock declined due to a reduced forward outlook. LegalZoom guided third-quarter revenue below analyst expectations and lowered full-year 2026 revenue guidance, leading to downgrades from JPMorgan and William Blair. The law firm is encouraging investors who suffered losses to submit their information for a no-cost claim evaluation.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) Stock Forecasts
Argus has issued a "HOLD" investment rating for LegalZoom.com Inc. (LZ), raising its target price to $9.00. The report also provides subratings for industry, management, safety, financial strength, growth, and value.
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) Rating Lowered to "Hold" at Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen downgraded LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) from "Buy" to "Hold," reflecting a broader analyst consensus of "Reduce" with an average price target of $7.30. Despite a slight beat on quarterly EPS and a 6.6% year-over-year revenue increase, the stock opened at $5.77, near its 52-week low. Insider activity includes CEO Jeffrey Stibel's purchase of 125,000 shares and another insider's sale to cover tax obligations.
First Trust Advisors LP Cuts Stock Holdings in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
First Trust Advisors LP reduced its stake in LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) by 28.5% in the first quarter, selling over 211,000 shares but still retaining over 530,000 shares valued at approximately $3 million. Despite this, other institutional investors like Arrowstreet Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Boston Partners increased their holdings. LegalZoom reported positive second-quarter results with revenue up 6.6% and EPS exceeding estimates, but lowered its full-year 2026 revenue outlook, leading to analyst downgrades and a general "Reduce" rating with an average price target of $8.08.
Edgestream Partners L.P. Has $101,000 Holdings in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Edgestream Partners L.P. significantly reduced its stake in LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) by 91.4% in the first quarter, selling 189,456 shares and retaining 17,736 shares valued at $101,000. Despite this, LegalZoom.com reported positive second-quarter results with a 6.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $205.3 million and EPS of $0.16, exceeding estimates. However, the company lowered its full-year 2026 revenue outlook, leading to cautious analyst sentiment and price target cuts.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $7.9, Implies 2% Downside
LegalZoom.com, Inc.'s average 12-month stock price target has been lowered from $8.3 to $7.9 by analysts, implying a 2% potential downside from its Aug. 5 closing price. Despite this reduction, the consensus rating from 8 analysts remains "Buy," with a breakdown of 3 Buys and 5 Holds. This information is based on estimates from 5 analysts, with individual forecasts ranging from $7 to $9 per share.
LegalZoom.com Inc (LZ) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating AI Search Disruption with ...
LegalZoom.com Inc (LZ) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $205 million, up 7% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $46 million, exceeding guidance. The company is navigating significant disruption from Google's shift to AI-powered search, which has reduced traditional search traffic and led to a lowered full-year revenue outlook. Despite these challenges, LegalZoom is focusing on channel diversification, including strong partnership growth and increasing traffic from AI platforms, while also investing in brand awareness and higher-value subscription offerings.
William Blair downgrades LegalZoom stock rating on search uncertainty
William Blair has downgraded LegalZoom.com Inc (NASDAQ:LZ) to Market Perform from Outperform due to limited visibility into the company's ability to address current challenges, particularly concerning Google's search functionality. This follows LegalZoom's reduced guidance and concerns about potential negative impacts from changes in Google search, despite an earnings beat in Q2. JPMorgan also downgraded the stock, highlighting ongoing challenges for LegalZoom's growth momentum.
Pacer Advisors Inc. Grows Position in LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly increased its stake in LegalZoom.com, Inc. by 53.6% in the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total holdings to 926,425 shares valued at approximately $5.25 million. This comes as LegalZoom reported mixed financial results, slightly beating earnings expectations but cutting its full-year revenue guidance, leading to a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with an $8.25 price target. Meanwhile, company insiders have sold shares to cover tax obligations.
LegalZoom.com Inc (LZ) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating AI Search Disruption with ...
LegalZoom.com Inc (LZ) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $205 million, up 7% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $46 million, exceeding guidance. The company is navigating the disruption caused by Google's shift to AI-powered search, which has impacted traditional search traffic and led to a cautious full-year revenue outlook. LegalZoom is focusing on channel diversification, brand investments, and leveraging AI platforms to offset these challenges and drive future growth.
LEGALZOOM.COM, INC. 2026: Revenue $205.29M, EPS $0.03— 10-Q Summary
LEGALZOOM.COM, INC. reported its 2026 quarterly results, showing a revenue of $205.29M and net income of $5.18M, significantly up from the prior year. Diluted EPS was $0.03. The company saw subscription revenue growth, a channel shift towards paid search and AI platforms, and operational efficiency improvements including workforce reductions.
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS
LegalZoom.com (NASDAQ:LZ) announced its quarterly earnings, reporting an EPS of $0.16, surpassing analyst expectations by $0.01. While revenue increased 6.6% year-over-year to $205.29 million, it slightly missed consensus estimates. The company faces challenges from Google’s AI-driven search changes and recent workforce reductions, expecting Q3 revenue growth of approximately 2% and full-year growth of about 6%.
Earnings call transcript: LegalZoom Q2 2026 beats EPS but shares fall on outlook
LegalZoom reported Q2 2026 earnings, beating EPS estimates but missing slightly on revenue. Despite profitability improvements and growth in subscription revenue, the company's shares fell due to a cautious outlook and the negative impact of recent Google search changes on customer acquisition. Management announced a 13% workforce reduction and is focusing on channel diversification, brand strengthening, and AI-driven discovery to mitigate these challenges.
LegalZoom.com, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:LZ) 2026-08-05
LegalZoom.com, Inc. published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation, detailing its financial performance. The company reported an EPS of $0.16, beating estimates by $0.01, and revenue of $205.29M, which missed expectations by $553.33K but represented a 6.64% year-over-year increase. This article presents the slide deck released in conjunction with the earnings call.
LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ) lifts Q2 2026 revenue to $205M, boosts buybacks
LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ) reported stronger Q2 2026 results, with revenue rising 7% to $205.3 million, driven by an 11% increase in subscription revenue. The company achieved a net income of $5.2 million, a turnaround from a loss in the prior year, and repurchased 12.6 million shares for $89.0 million in the first half of 2026. LegalZoom also announced a restructuring plan in August 2026 to reduce its workforce by approximately 13% as it transitions to a more agile, AI-native operating model.
Earnings Flash (LZ) LegalZoom.com, Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $0.16 per Share, Vs. FactSet Est of $0.15
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (LZ) announced its Q2 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $0.15. This indicates a stronger-than-anticipated financial performance for the quarter.
LegalZoom Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
LegalZoom announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of $205.3 million, up 7% year-over-year, driven by an 11% increase in subscription revenue. The company achieved a net income of $5.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $45.9 million. LegalZoom updated its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $795.0-$805.0 million, reflecting a shift in customer discovery channels, while maintaining strong margin discipline and a commitment to shareholder returns.
How LegalZoom’s Microsoft 365 Copilot Integration At LegalZoom.com (LZ) Has Changed Its Investment Story
LegalZoom.com announced its integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, embedding its legal services directly into the Copilot environment, which could deepen user engagement and strengthen its position in AI-enabled business software. This move, alongside other AI initiatives like Virtual Mail, aims to reinforce LegalZoom's subscription model and recurring revenue. However, investors are advised to consider potential risks such as rising AI-driven price competition and regulatory scrutiny.
LegalZoom earnings up next: Can AI and partnerships sustain momentum?
LegalZoom.com Inc. is set to release its second-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting 15 cents per share on revenue of $205.73 million. Investors will be closely watching the impact of strategic investments in AI, partnership channels, and subscription revenue trends to see if these initiatives can drive sustainable growth and profitability. The company faces a challenging comparison to its strong first-quarter performance and a significant year-to-date stock decline despite a growing online legal services market.
Empowered Funds LLC Purchases Shares of 514,717 LegalZoom.com, Inc. $LZ
Empowered Funds LLC acquired 514,717 shares of LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:LZ) in Q1, valued at approximately $2.9 million, making up about 0.30% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 81.99% of LegalZoom. The company's recent earnings report showed revenue growth but a slight miss on EPS, while analyst sentiment remains mixed with an average "Hold" rating.
