PJT Partners, Inc. (PJT)
NYSEFinancialsInvestment - Banking & Investment ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$182.73-1.66%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEFinancialsInvestment - Banking & Investment ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
Broken: Primary pillar broken — EPS at or above $7.52 for FY26: FY26 EPS guide $3.51 vs target $7.52; trip <$4.43.
PJT Partners grows revenue about 9.5% yearly as analysts expect. Profit per share is strong, with $7.52 expected this year. The company has beaten earnings estimates recently by over 80%. It has a solid position in advisory services with moderate risk.
Growth could slow if advisory demand weakens. Profit per share might fall below $4.43, hurting confidence. Increased competition or market downturns could pressure margins and deal flow.
The stock price is about 6% below our valuation level. The market expects roughly 9.5% revenue growth, which aligns with analyst consensus. Our view agrees with these growth expectations but sees some risk in near-term earnings revisions.
Breaks if: two consecutive quarters with negative EPS surprises
Breaks if: EPS falls below $4.43 in FY26
Breaks if: annual revenue growth falls below 7% next year
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a stable growth opportunity with a focus on long-term investments. The current thesis is cautious, reflecting a recent shift from fragile to robust performance, but with ongoing monitoring needed due to potential risks.
The market appears to have priced in a low level of execution quality, suggesting that expectations are somewhat justified but still fragile. There is a slight expectations gap, indicating that the market is not overly optimistic but remains aware of the company's recent performance.
PJT's fundamentals are likely to continue benefiting from management's focus on long-term growth and strong client service. However, there is a moderate risk of earnings misses, as recent trends show a decline in earnings surprises.
The long-term thesis hinges on the performance of sector bellwethers like IBKR, BNY, and BK, which could either support or hinder PJT's momentum. Additionally, any changes in guidance from PJT could significantly impact market perceptions.
Overall, PJT's outlook is cautiously optimistic, with strong recent results but potential risks ahead. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Signal changed from 'favorable' to 'mild_favorable'.
Mixed, the news cuts both ways. The latest earnings beat supports a focus on long-term growth investments. However, expectations of a slowdown may hinder those growth investments.
as of 2026-09-04
Review the evidence to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
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