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PZZA Stock Chart & Stats
$37.46
-$1.76(-4.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$37.46
-$1.76(-4.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.55 - $55.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume543.34K
Average Volume (3M)871.03K
Market Cap
$1.08B
Enterprise Value$1.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$952.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding32,902,016
10 Day Avg. Volume720,685
30 Day Avg. Volume871,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.68
Price to Book (P/B)-2.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio21.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.83Price Target Upside-4.34% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Loyalty Program StrengthA large and growing loyalty base (~42M members) boosts repeat purchase frequency and ticket size long term. Loyalty customers order roughly twice as often and spend ~5% more, creating durable revenue tailwinds, stronger customer economics and improved marketing ROI over the medium term.
International Comparable Sales MomentumSustained international comp growth across multiple markets demonstrates diversified revenue drivers beyond a weak North America. Durable international momentum supports system sales, development pipeline, and franchising expansion, reducing reliance on a single geography for medium-term recovery.
Supply-Chain & Cost-Savings TractionRealized supply-chain savings and quantified $25M–$60M opportunities indicate structural margin improvement potential. Measured cost levers and a clear 4-wall EBITDA pathway (160 bps NA target) enhance long-term margin sustainability and free cash flow as initiatives scale.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet — Negative EquityPersistent negative equity and high absolute debt materially constrain financial flexibility and increase refinancing risk. This capital structure reduces the firm's ability to absorb shocks, limits strategic optionality, and elevates vulnerability if operating cash flow weakens over the medium term.
North America Comparable Sales WeaknessSustained transaction declines and adverse mix in North America signal structural demand weakness in the core market. Given North America's scale for system sales and royalties, persistent underperformance there slows margin recovery, refranchising benefits and long-term revenue stabilization.
Margin Compression And Weak Cash ConversionSignificant gross and net margin deterioration shrinks operating leverage and reduces free cash flow conversion. With FCF down sharply and operating cash modest versus revenue, sustained margin pressure would limit reinvestment, deleverage progress and the ability to fund franchising or capex initiatives.
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PZZA FAQ
What was Papa John's International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Papa John's International lowest stock price was $29.55 and its highest was $55.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Papa John's International’s market cap?
Papa John's International’s market cap is $1.08B.
When is Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Papa John's International’s earnings last quarter?
Papa John's International released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.369 by -$0.049.
Is Papa John's International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Papa John's International’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Papa John's International pay dividends?
Papa John's International pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.46 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.6%. See more information on Papa John's International dividends here
What is Papa John's International’s EPS estimate?
Papa John's International’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Papa John's International have?
Papa John's International has 32,902,016 shares outstanding.
What happened to Papa John's International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Papa John's International reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.369. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.754%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Papa John's International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PZZA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Papa John's International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$35.83 (-4.34% Downside)
$35.83 (-4.34% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PZZA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Papa John's International
Papa John's International, Inc. is a global pizza chain that manages and grants franchises for its Papa John's branded delivery and take-out restaurants across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: company-owned restaurants within the U.S., commissary services for North America, North American franchising, and its international ventures. Beyond its core model, Papa John's also runs dine-in and delivery establishments in various international markets. By December 26, 2021, the Papa John's network spanned 5,650 locations across 50 different countries and territories, comprising 600 directly owned by the company and 5,050 operating as franchises. Established in 1984, the company's corporate headquarters are located in Louisville, Kentucky.
PZZA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.83
▼(-4.34% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.83% Insiders
17.28% Mutual Funds
0.20% Other Institutional Investors
52.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors