PJT
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PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) closed at $154.84 as of 2026-05-01, trading 33.9% above its 200-week moving average of $115.63. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 32.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 505 weeks of data, PJT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 2 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PJT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +50.9%.
With a market cap of $6.3 billion, PJT is a mid-cap stock. The stock trades at 12.2x book value.
Over the past 9.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PJT would have grown to $690, compared to $387 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.9% vs 14.9% for the index — confirming PJT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PJT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PJT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying PJT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +36.4% after 12 months (median +41.0%), compared to +26.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +83.0% vs +57.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PJT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PJT has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +50.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 1 | 1.0% | +49.8% | +612.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 1.8% | +22.8% | +370.4% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 1.3% | +48.9% | +360.2% |
| Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 | 2 | 1.6% | +40.9% | +360.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 32.2% | +91.9% | +344.2% |
| Average | 2 | — | +50.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PJT below its 200-week moving average?
No. PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) is currently 33.9% above its 200-week moving average of $115.63. It would need to fall to $115.63 to cross below the line.
What is PJT's 200-week moving average price?
PJT Partners Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $115.63 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PJT drops below its 200-week moving average?
PJT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +50.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 2 weeks on average.
Is PJT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PJT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 36. Price-to-book is 12.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PJT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.8 years, $100 invested in PJT would have grown to $690, compared to $387 for the S&P 500. That's 21.9% annualized vs 14.9% for the index. PJT has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PJT pay a dividend?
Yes. PJT Partners Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 65.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01