PJTFinancial Services · Capital MarketsThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering PJT Partners, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $194 — +10.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PJT Partners, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (99): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PJT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $183 → $194 |
| 29 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $185 → $195 |
| 10 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $175 → $185 |
| 10 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $160 → $162 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | UBS | Assumes | Neutral | $180 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 14 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PJT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, PJT Partners, Inc. returned −1.8% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
PJT Partners, Inc. has a market value of $7.5B and an enterprise value of $5.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 19.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $344.7M, a 18.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.31.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $661.8M.
PJT Partners, Inc. spent $119.2M on share buybacks and $25.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 23.8×; forward P/E: 19.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.57%, paying out 14% of earnings.
PJT Partners, Inc. employs 1,224 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted PJT Partners as a stock with solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market.
Why it matters — The article reinforces PJT Partners' growth potential, which investors tracking the company would find relevant when assessing its market positioning.
PJT Partners posted 20% year-over-year revenue growth, outperforming peers in a challenging private equity environment. Management expects elevated restructuring activity to continue but foresees a slowdown in strategic advisory due to rising cost of capital and market uncertainty.
Why it matters — PJT watchers would note the firm's strong topline growth driven by restructuring and placement revenues, even as strategic advisory faces potential headwinds.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of PJT Partners Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — An earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with detailed insight into PJT's financial performance and management commentary for the quarter.
PJT Partners reported record second-quarter and first-half results, driven by growth across its strategic advisory, restructuring and private capital businesses. Management said it expects full-year revenue growth to moderate from the pace achieved in the first six months of 2026.
Why it matters — The record results signal strong near-term performance, but the expected deceleration in revenue growth offers a cautious forward look for investors tracking PJT's momentum.
PJT Partners reported Q2 earnings of $1.97 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 per share and up from $1.54 per share in the same quarter last year. Revenues also surpassed expectations.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year growth signal stronger-than-expected financial performance for PJT Partners in the second quarter.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering PJT Partners, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $194, with estimates ranging from $171 to $203. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering PJT Partners, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PJT Partners, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, PJT Partners, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +10.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PJT Partners, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PJT Partners, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PJT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $171 to $203 over the next 12 months.
PJT Partners, Inc. returned -1.8% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PJT Partners Inc. operates as a financial advisory firm specializing in delivering strategic and financial consultations to a diverse set of clientele.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook PJT Partners (PJT)". Zacks Investment Research highlighted PJT Partners as a stock with solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market.
PJT Partners Inc. operates as a financial advisory firm specializing in delivering strategic and financial consultations to a diverse set of clientele. The company plays a critical role in the financial markets by offering services in capital restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory. PJT Partners is known for its high-level expertise and focus on complex transactions, guiding significant decisions for both corporations and governments. The firm has made substantial impacts in various sectors including healthcare, industrials, real estate, and technology, facilitating the navigation of intricate financial environments. Established as a spin-off from The Blackstone Group in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, PJT Partners has quickly established a reputation for excellence. Its professionals leverage deep industry knowledge to advise on financial strategies and solutions that contribute to its clients' and the market's evolution. PJT Partners is known for interpreting financial landscapes and driving forward key strategic initiatives across global finance sectors, underscoring its prominent position in the advisory landscape.
CEO Mr. Paul Jeffrey Taubman B.S., M.B.A. · 1,224 employees · United States · https://www.pjtpartners.com
