Cornwell Kievdi Don Acquires Shares in PJT Partners

On June 17, 2026, Cornwell Kievdi Don purchased 30 shares of PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE: PJT). The insider acquisition was not part of a pre-planned trading program and did not disclose a transaction value.

Other Institutional Activity in PJT Partners

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 25,974 shares, leaving it with about 3.69 million shares valued at approximately $516 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC added 1.27 million shares, bringing its total to 1.27 million shares worth around $177 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also increased its stake by 1.05 million shares to hold 1.05 million shares valued at about $146 million. State Street Corp grew its holdings by 36,888 shares, ending with 966,150 shares worth approximately $135 million. Meanwhile, Wasatch Advisors LP added 237,428 shares, boosting its total to 824,537 shares valued at $115 million.

PJT Partners Stock Snapshot

Shares of NYSE:PJT are currently trading at $155.47. PJT Partners has a market capitalization of approximately $4.01 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.15. The stock's 52-week range is between $127.73 and $195.62, with a 50-day moving average of $155.65 and a 200-day moving average of $163.42. The company maintains a current and quick ratio of 2.92 each, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 45.34.

Recent Earnings

PJT Partners reported revenue of about $1.81 billion with a revenue growth rate of 28.9%. The company achieved a net margin of 10.33% and a return on equity of 37.0%, alongside earnings per share of $7.02. The next earnings report is expected on July 28, 2026.

Dividend

PJT Partners offers an annual dividend rate of $1.00, yielding 0.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 14.49%.

Insider Buying and Selling at PJT Partners Inc.

On June 17, 2026, several insiders at PJT Partners made purchases. Managing Partner Ji-Yeun Lee bought 30 shares, CFO Helen Meates acquired 21 shares, and General Counsel David Adam Travin purchased 11 shares. Other insiders, including Grace Reksten Skaugen, Kenneth Whitney, and Emily Rafferty, each bought 8 shares. None of these transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 29, 2026, UBS maintained a 'hold' rating for PJT Partners with a price target of $160. On the same day, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of $175. Earlier, on April 8, 2026, UBS also maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $152, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a target of $166. Overall, the consensus among analysts is a 'hold' rating with an average price target of $169.80 based on 5 opinions.

About PJT Partners

PJT Partners Inc. is an investment bank headquartered in New York, offering strategic advisory services across various financial areas. The company provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, shareholder engagements, and restructuring services. Led by CEO Paul Jeffrey Taubman, PJT Partners employs 1,224 people and operates globally, serving corporations, governments, and institutional investors.

Bottom Line

Insider activity at PJT Partners, including Cornwell Kievdi Don's recent purchase, can provide insights into the company's internal sentiment. Investors often track such transactions as part of their due diligence. It's important to remember that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect current positions.