Ji-Yeun Lee Buys Shares of PJT Partners Inc.

Ji-Yeun Lee, a Managing Partner at PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:PJT), purchased 30 shares of the company on June 17, 2026. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at PJT Partners Inc.

On June 17, 2026, several insiders at PJT Partners Inc. bought shares. Ji-Yeun Lee, the Managing Partner, acquired 30 shares. Other insiders, including Grace Reksten Skaugen, Helen Meates, David Adam Travin, Kenneth Whitney, and Emily Rafferty, also made purchases, with each buying between 8 and 21 shares. These transactions were not planned under Rule 10b5-1.

Other Institutional Activity in PJT Partners

In recent moves, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings in PJT Partners by 25,974 shares, maintaining 3,693,126 shares worth about $516 million, a 0.7% decrease. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC initiated a new position with 1,267,368 shares valued at approximately $177 million. Similarly, Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new stake, holding 1,048,086 shares worth around $146 million. State Street Corp increased its position by 36,888 shares, reaching 966,150 shares valued at about $135 million, marking a 4% increase. Wasatch Advisors LP significantly boosted its holdings by 237,428 shares, now holding 824,537 shares valued at approximately $115 million, a 40.4% increase.

PJT Partners Inc. Stock Down 15.0%

Shares of PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:PJT) traded near $155.47 on Friday. The company, which operates in the capital markets industry, boasts a market capitalization of $4.01 billion. It has a P/E ratio of 22.53 and a forward P/E of 18.18, with a beta of 0.84. The stock's 52-week range spans from $127.73 to $195.62, with a 50-day moving average of $155.65 and a 200-day moving average of $163.42. Its financial health is reflected in a current and quick ratio of 2.92, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 45.34.

Recent Earnings

PJT Partners reported revenue of $1.81 billion, with a revenue growth of 28.9%. The company's net margin stands at 10.3%, and it achieved a return on equity of 37.04%. Its earnings per share (EPS) is $6.90. The next earnings announcement is expected on July 28, 2026.

Dividend

PJT Partners pays an annual dividend rate of $1.00, yielding 0.64% with a payout ratio of 14.49%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have recently updated their views on PJT Partners. On April 29, 2026, UBS maintained a hold rating with a price target of $160. On the same day, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a buy rating and set a target of $175. The consensus among analysts is a mean target price of $169.80, with five analysts contributing to this view.

About PJT Partners

PJT Partners Inc. is a financial services firm headquartered in New York, New York. It offers strategic and shareholder advisory, capital markets advisory, and restructuring services to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments worldwide. The company assists with mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity markets, and provides geopolitical and policy advisory services. Led by CEO Paul Jeffrey Taubman, PJT Partners employs approximately 1,224 people.

Bottom Line

Insider buying at PJT Partners, including that by Managing Partner Ji-Yeun Lee, signals confidence in the company's future. With a solid market position and recent positive earnings, PJT Partners remains a key player in financial advisory services. Investors often track insider activity for potential insights, but it's important to remember that this report is backward-looking and reflects past transactions.