Papa John’s upgraded to Hold from Sell at Stifel

Stifel analyst Chris O’Cull upgraded Papa John’s to Hold from Sell with a price target of $60, down from $65. The analyst believes near-term expectations are reasonable. Given the stock’s negative sentiment and recent market volatility, the firm decided to move to the sidelines. However, Stifel continues to believe Papa John’s is in a “challenging competitive position in a tough category.”