NYSE$PJT
PJT Partners Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
PJT Partners reported strong first quarter results driven by revenue growth and effective expense management.
PJT Partners Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2020, with total revenues increasing by 56% to $200.2 million compared to the prior year quarter. GAAP Diluted EPS increased to $0.72, and Adjusted EPS was $0.71. The company's strong balance sheet includes $113 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
- Total Revenues increased by 56% year-over-year to $200 million.
- Advisory Revenues grew by 50% year-over-year to $157 million.
- Placement Revenues increased by 67% year-over-year to $39 million.
- GAAP Diluted EPS was $0.72 and Adjusted EPS was $0.71.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
PJT · Revenue · Quarterly
$200M
Revenue by segment
PJT · $200M total across 3 segments · Q1 2020
- Advisory Fees$157M+49.9%78.2%
- Placement Fees$39M+67.3%19.5%
- Interest Income & Other$4.59M—2.3%
Forward guidance
PJT Partners is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on its business, financial performance, and operating results, acknowledging that these factors are significantly influenced by unpredictable and uncontrollable factors.
Tailwinds
- Vast majority of employees are working remotely since mid-March and prepared to continue.
- No material changes to internal controls due to the new working environment.
- Company's financial condition is strong with substantial cash balances.
- Currently have no debt.
- Maintain access to a $40 million line of credit facility.
Headwinds
- COVID-19's impact on business, financial performance and operating results will be significantly driven by factors that we are unable to predict or control.
- Severity and duration of the pandemic are uncertain.
- Impact on the U.S. and global economies is unpredictable.
- External factors could have a material effect on financial performance and operating results going forward.
- Potential for business disruptions and reductions in employment.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+1.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.8%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
26 / 42 earnings
Positive
+14.0%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-11.6%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.1% | -0.6% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.5% | -6.6% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.6% | +2.6% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.5% | +6.0% | +11.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.1% | +5.0% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.3% | -1.0% | +17.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.7% | -2.5% | -2.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.4% | +6.3% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.9% | -1.2% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +10.0% | +13.4% | +22.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.7% | -0.1% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -11.6% | -10.9% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.0% | -3.1% | -5.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | -3.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.0% | +4.9% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.0% | +1.0% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.4% | -9.1% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -10.3% | -8.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.0% | +0.3% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.1% | -0.3% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.5% | -3.6% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.2% | -1.0% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.8% | +0.6% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.2% | -0.9% | +15.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.2% | +8.2% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.8% | +4.9% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +12.2% | +7.3% | +10.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.3% | +4.2% | -14.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.4% | -0.3% | -7.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.2% | +7.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +7.0% | +3.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.3% | -5.2% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.7% | +6.3% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.2% | -2.2% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.4% | -6.9% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.4% | +4.4% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +14.0% | +18.4% | +21.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.4% | -2.0% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.2% | -7.8% | -5.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | — | — | — |
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