PJT Partners, Inc. (PJT)
NYSEFinancialsInvestment - Banking & Investment ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
$153.48-2.93%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEFinancialsInvestment - Banking & Investment ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PJT
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 this business ranks within financials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks PJT against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
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 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Financials names rated strong grew net income 66% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=7714).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 0.0% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Taubman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We continue to invest in our business to enhance our footprint, our capabilities, and our brand with the goal of better serving our clients and c…
Stated in 4 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Taubman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We continue to invest in our business to enhance our footprint, our capabilities, and our brand with the goal of better serving our clients and continuing to expand our market share.” “We remain well positioned to thrive across a broad range of market environments given our unique capabilities, our collaborative team approach and the growth opportunities before us in each of our businesses.” Revenue was $385.120 million in 2026-Q3.
“Taubman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We continue to invest in our business to enhance our footprint, our capabilities, and our brand with the goal of better serving our clients and c…”
“Over the past decade, we have been steadfast in our commitment to value-enhancing, long-term investments that scale and strengthen our businesses.”
“We remain well positioned to thrive across a broad range of market environments given our unique capabilities, our collaborative team approach and the growth opportunities before us in each of our bu…”
“This strong performance reflects our sustained investment in building the best advisory-focused firm.”
On April 23, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a $800 million repurchase program of the Company's Class A common stock.
Stated in 1 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “On April 23, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a $800 million repurchase program of the Company's Class A common stock.” “This authorization replaces the remaining repurchase program authorized on February 5, 2024.”
“On April 23, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a $800 million repurchase program of the Company's Class A common stock.”
The increases in Non-Compensation Expense were driven by: (i) Continued investments in technology infrastructure and higher market data expense, which resulted in increased Communications and Informa…
Stated in 2 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The increases in Non-Compensation Expense were driven by: (i) Continued investments in technology infrastructure and higher market data expense, which resulted in increased Communications and Information Services expense; (ii) Expansion of our global office footprint and the associated build-out, which resulted in increased Occupancy and Related, and Depreciation and Amortization expense, respectively; and (iii) Elevated business-related activity and higher travel costs, which resulted in increased Travel and Related expense.” “Occupancy and Related increased due to the expansion of our global office footprint.”
Continue investing in scaling and strengthening the firm's businesses to drive future growth prospects.
Sustain high-touch, independent advisory services to support client relationships and business growth.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.43x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Financials names rated fragile grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=6873).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
4 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Financials names rated stable grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=7436).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“The increases in Non-Compensation Expense were driven by: (i) Continued investments in technology infrastructure and higher market data expense, which resulted in increased Communications and Informa…”
“Occupancy and Related increased due to the expansion of our global office footprint.”