PJT Partners (PJT) Insider Kenneth Whitney Buys 8 Shares

Kenneth Whitney acquired 8 shares of PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE: PJT) on June 17, 2026. The transaction was disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The June Insider Flurry at PJT Partners

Whitney was not the only insider making moves on June 17, 2026. A broad group of company leaders acquired shares on the exact same day. Peter Currie acquired 3 shares, James Costos bought 14 shares, and Thomas Ryan picked up 17 shares. Cornwell Kievdi Don acquired 30 shares, Emily Rafferty added 8 shares, and General Counsel Travin David Adam purchased 11 shares. None of these acquisitions reported a direct transaction price, which often points to structured equity compensation or director stock programs.

PJT Partners Stock and Market Position

On Friday, the stock was trading around $155.47, representing a slight rise from its previous close of $151.47. PJT Partners shares have carved out a 52-week range of $127.73 to $195.62. The investment bank's shares are currently trading below both its 50-day moving average of $169.98 and its 200-day moving average of $161.07.

Strong Revenue and Net Margins

In its financial operations, PJT Partners generated revenue of $1.89 billion, representing a growth rate of 19.5%. The investment bank has a net margin of 10.58% and a return on equity of 37.63%. Its earnings per share stand at $7.35. Investors can look forward to the company's next earnings report, which is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Dividend Yield and Payouts

Additionally, PJT Partners pays an annual dividend rate of $1.00, representing a dividend yield of 0.66%. The firm manages its payouts carefully, holding a dividend payout ratio of 13.62%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street has adjusted its expectations for PJT Partners recently. On October 7, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded the stock to a Market Perform rating with a price target of $159.00. That same day, UBS maintained its Neutral rating and trimmed its price target to $165.00. Earlier, on October 1, 2026, Goldman Sachs maintained its Buy rating with a $182.00 price target. The overall consensus among five analyst opinions points to a target mean price of $187.80, with a high target of $203.00 and a low target of $171.00.

About PJT Partners

PJT Partners is a global investment bank that offers strategic advisory, restructuring, and capital markets services to corporations, financial sponsors, and institutional investors. Formerly known as Blackstone Advisory, the New York-based firm changed its name in 2015.

What's Ahead for PJT Partners Inc.

Investors should keep an eye on how the investment bank performs as its scheduled November 3 earnings release approaches. Future insider filings will reveal if this pattern of small, broad-based stock acquisitions continues among the bank's leadership.