PJT:NYSEPJT Partners Inc. analysis
Data as of Oct 21, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $136.94
- Risk: medium
- 6/10Medium risk
Summary
The moving-average structure behind PJT Partners Inc. is neutral at $136.94, with no clear ordering between short and long averages. It has lost 24.8% over the past 30 days. RSI sits at 35.6, which reads as approaching oversold, and MACD momentum is bullish. The recent range runs from support at $131.37 up to resistance at $152.82.
The shares look overvalued, trading on 18.7 times earnings above a sector average of 15.9. The average analyst target implies 17.6% above today's level. Revenue is growing at 19.5% on a 10.6% profit margin. The 0.73% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 6 out of 10, which is elevated for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 27.8%, a beta of 0.98 and a maximum drawdown of 32.6%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 91 on the fear-greed composite.
All three time horizons resolve to hold, carrying 1/10 conviction.
The shares look overvalued, trading on 18.7 times earnings above a sector average of 15.9. The average analyst target implies 17.6% above today's level. Revenue is growing at 19.5% on a 10.6% profit margin. The 0.73% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 6 out of 10, which is elevated for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 27.8%, a beta of 0.98 and a maximum drawdown of 32.6%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 91 on the fear-greed composite.
All three time horizons resolve to hold, carrying 1/10 conviction.
Top market events
- PJT Partners Inc PJT achieves historic revenue growth while navigating increased expenses and market volatility.
- One analyst downgraded the stock to the equivalent of hold.
- Kalkine Media1monPJT Partners CFO Helen T.
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence2/102 out of 10
Key factors
- Trading below the 200-day average of 157.89
- MACD momentum is positive
- 30-day price change of -24.8%
Medium term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence2/102 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 18.7 versus sector average of 15.9
- Trading below the 200-day average of 157.89
- Analyst targets imply +17.6% versus the current price
Long term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence1/101 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 18.7 versus sector average of 15.9
- Analyst targets imply +17.6% versus the current price
- Revenue growth of +19.5%
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth19.50%
Profit Margin10.58%
P/E Ratio18.7
ROE37.63%
ROA21.10%
Debt/Equity42.65
P/B Ratio11.2
Op. Cash Flow$713.0M
Industry P/E15.9
Technical analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI35.6
Support$131.37
Resistance$152.82
MA 20$140.42
MA 50$158.64
MA 200$157.89
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.52
Valuation
Fair Value$306.93
Target Price$161.11
Upside/Downside17.65%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield0.73%
Risk assessment
Beta0.98
Volatility27.77%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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