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.”
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