Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.55
PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
18.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
18.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.55
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR38.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield100.0%
Total Shareholder Yield100.0%
1Y Total Return-6.6%
5Y Total Return114.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,45410Y ago$56,03220Y ago$53,457
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PJT Partners Inc. distributes 18.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PJT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 38.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PJT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 100.0% buyback yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 114.5%, with dividends contributing 10.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $56,032 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.35
Avg/Payment$0.3675
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 67.71% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 59.25% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 57.29% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 67.06% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 67.05% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 62.08% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 85.59% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 93.76% | Jun 20, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Investment Banking and M&A Advisory
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
18.0% payout
Streak
0Y
38.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
100.0%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $0M | 0.4% | 18.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $267.0B | 1.6% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
MSMorgan Stanley | $264.9B | 2.3% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
EVREvercore Inc. | $26.9B | 1.1% | 35.9% | 18 | Sustainable |
3rd NMRNomura Holdings, Inc… | $26.6B | 2.6% | 33.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st JEFJefferies Financial … | $9.2B | 3.8% | — | 8 | Unknown |
PIPRPiper Sandler Compan… | $4.9B | 1.4% | 40.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd LAZLazard Ltd | $4.8B | 3.5% | 64.0% | 0 | Watch |
MCMoelis & Company | $4.4B | 0.1% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.92 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.89 | 20.4% | 4.89x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | -68.8% | 4 | $3.51 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $3.20 | 1500.0% | 5 | $3.99 | 80.2% | 1.25x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.40 | 4.5% | 22.00x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.21 | 16.5% | 6.05x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.16 | 17.2% | 5.80x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.73 | — | — | 0.3% |
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How much dividend does PJT pay per share?
PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is PJT's next ex-dividend date?
PJT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PJT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PJT's dividend safe?
PJT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.0% and FCF payout ratio of +4.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PJT increased its dividend?
PJT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.0%.
How often does PJT pay dividends?
PJT Partners Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PJT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PJT five years ago would be worth approximately $21,454 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PJT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PJT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.