Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.86
PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
13.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
PJT Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
PJT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.86
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout3.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR38.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return7.3%
5Y Total Return122.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,22710Y ago$73,20620Y ago$54,996
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.
PJT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
PJT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PJT Partners Inc. distributes 13.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 3.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PJT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, 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: 0.6% dividend yield, 5.3% buyback yield, 5.9% 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 122.3%, with dividends contributing 10.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $73,206 today.
PJT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.55
Avg/Payment$0.3775
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 64.84% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 67.25% | 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 |
PJT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
13.6% payout
Streak
1Y
38.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#3 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
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3rd  HLNEHamilton Lane Incorp… | $4.2B | 2.8% | 55.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SFStifel Financial Cor… | $12.1B | 2.4% | 30.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
PJT Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.68 | 15.0% | 6.68x | 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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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PJT stock.
How much dividend does PJT pay per share?
PJT Partners Inc. (PJT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.86 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is PJT's dividend safe?
PJT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.6% and FCF payout ratio of +3.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PJT increased its dividend?
PJT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.0%.
How often does PJT pay dividends?
PJT Partners Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.86 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 $22,227 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 +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.