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PJT Partners (PJT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$174.50 +3.71 (+2.17%)
As of 12:47 PM Eastern

About PJT Partners Stock (NYSE:PJT)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$171.41
$175.29
50-Day Range
$145.22
$179.07
52-Week Range
$127.73
$195.62
Volume
64,218 shs
Average Volume
390,655 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.46 billion
P/E Ratio
23.87
Dividend Yield
0.57%
Price Target
$177.50
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank that delivers strategic advisory, restructuring and special situations, and capital solutions to corporations, partnerships, and governments. The firm operates through three primary business segments: Strategic Advisory, which covers mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, and capital markets advisory; Restructuring and Special Situations, which provides advice on debt and liability management, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and financial restructurings; and Park Hill, the firm’s dedicated capital-raising and secondary advisory business for private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure.

The Strategic Advisory practice at PJT Partners assists clients with complex transactions such as cross-border mergers, spin-offs, divestitures, and takeover defenses, drawing on deep industry expertise and global reach. In the Restructuring and Special Situations group, the firm advises companies in or near financial distress, working with stakeholders to evaluate options for liability management, refinancing, balance sheet restructuring, and out-of-court solutions. Park Hill offers fund placement and secondary advisory services, connecting institutional investors with private markets fund managers and providing liquidity solutions across alternative asset classes.

Founded in 2015 as a spin-out from a major global financial institution’s advisory business, PJT Partners has established itself as an independent advisor known for its conflict-free approach and senior-level attention to clients. The firm completed a public listing in 2018 and has since continued to expand its capabilities, leveraging a partnership culture and deep sector knowledge to tackle high-profile, complex mandates.

Headquartered in New York, PJT Partners maintains a presence across North America, Europe and Asia, with offices in key financial centers including London, Hong Kong, and San Francisco. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Taubman, the firm emphasizes long-term client relationships, rigorous analysis and bespoke solution development, positioning itself as a trusted advisor in global investment banking and restructuring markets.

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PJT Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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68th Percentile Overall Score

PJT MarketRank™: 

PJT Partners scored higher than 68% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 468th out of 843 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    PJT Partners has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for PJT Partners is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    PJT Partners has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about PJT Partners' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for PJT Partners are expected to grow by 13.13% in the coming year, from $8.00 to $9.05 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of PJT Partners is 23.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.52.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of PJT Partners is 23.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 29.48.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    PJT Partners has a P/B Ratio of 4.47. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about PJT Partners' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    9.22% of the float of PJT Partners has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    PJT Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.93.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in PJT Partners has recently decreased by 9.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    PJT Partners has a dividend yield of 0.59%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    PJT Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of PJT Partners is 13.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, PJT Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.05% next year. This indicates that PJT Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about PJT Partners' dividend.
    • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

      In the past three months, PJT Partners insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $399,206.00 in company stock.

    • Percentage Held by Insiders

      10.98% of the stock of PJT Partners is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

    • Percentage Held by Institutions

      89.23% of the stock of PJT Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

    • Read more about PJT Partners' insider trading history.
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    PJT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

    PJT Partners' stock was trading at $166.99 at the start of the year. Since then, PJT stock has increased by 3.0% and is now trading at $171.98.

    PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:PJT) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 28th. The financial services provider reported $1.97 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.40. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis.
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    PJT Partners' top institutional shareholders include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.72%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.73%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.70%) and Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Ji-Yeun Lee, Helen T Meates, Emily K Rafferty, James Costos, Kenneth C Whitney, Kievdi Don Cornwell, David Adam Travin and Grace Reksten Skaugen.
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    Shares of PJT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

    Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PJT Partners investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

    Company Calendar

    Record date for 6/17 Dividend
    6/03/2026
    Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend
    6/03/2026
    Dividend Payable
    6/17/2026
    Last Earnings
    7/28/2026
    Today
    8/21/2026
    Record date for 9/16 Dividend
    9/02/2026
    Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend
    9/02/2026
    Dividend Payable
    9/16/2026
    Next Earnings (Estimated)
    11/03/2026
    Fiscal Year End
    12/31/2026

    Industry, Sector and Symbol

    Stock Exchange
    NYSE
    Sector
    Finance
    Industry
    Capital Markets
    Sub-Industry
    Investment Banking & Brokerage
    Current Symbol
    NYSE:PJT
    CIK
    1626115
    Fax
    N/A
    Employees
    1,224
    Year Founded
    2014

    Price Target and Rating

    High Price Target
    $195.00
    Low Price Target
    $150.00
    Potential Upside/Downside
    +1.9%
    Consensus Rating
    Hold
    Rating Score (0-4)
    2.29
    Research Coverage
    7 Analysts

    Profitability

    EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
    $7.31
    Trailing P/E Ratio
    23.83
    Forward P/E Ratio
    21.78
    P/E Growth
    N/A
    Net Income
    $180.12 million
    Net Margins
    10.57%
    Pretax Margin
    21.01%
    Return on Equity
    32.66%
    Return on Assets
    18.28%

    Debt

    Debt-to-Equity Ratio
    N/A
    Current Ratio
    2.08
    Quick Ratio
    2.08

    Sales & Book Value

    Annual Sales
    $1.89 billion
    Price / Sales
    2.36
    Cash Flow
    $13.98 per share
    Price / Cash Flow
    12.46
    Book Value
    $38.46 per share
    Price / Book
    4.53

    Miscellaneous

    Outstanding Shares
    25,565,000
    Free Float
    22,758,000
    Market Cap
    $4.45 billion
    Optionable
    Optionable
    Beta
    0.84

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