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PZZA Stock Chart & Stats
$24.11
$0.02(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$24.11
$0.02(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.31 - $55.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume843.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
$639.67M
Enterprise Value$2.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$935.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.81
Shares Outstanding32,921,688
10 Day Avg. Volume1,296,479
30 Day Avg. Volume1,319,998
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 Cap3.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.29Price Target Upside9.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset-light RefranchisingRefranchising can reduce the capital and operating burden of company-owned restaurants while preserving royalty participation in sales. Expanding the role of experienced franchisees may improve capital efficiency and support more scalable growth across the system.
Diversified Revenue ModelThe combination of franchise royalties, restaurant sales, and supply chain revenue gives Papa John’s multiple avenues for generating revenue. Franchise scale can support recurring royalties, while ingredient distribution adds volume and strengthens integration across the restaurant system.
Positive Operating ProfitabilityDespite weaker recent earnings, the company remains operating-profit positive, indicating that its restaurant, franchise, and support infrastructure still produces underlying earnings. This provides a foundation for operational improvement if sales trends and cost pressures stabilize.
Bears Say
Stretched Balance SheetPersistent negative equity leaves Papa John’s with a limited balance-sheet cushion against operating volatility. Continued debt alongside negative equity makes leverage risk more acute, constrains financial flexibility, and can limit the company’s ability to fund growth or absorb weaker performance.
Revenue And Margin PressureA shrinking top line combined with lower gross margin and sharply compressed net profitability weakens earnings quality. Thin current margins leave less room to absorb cost increases or weaker restaurant demand, making sustained earnings recovery dependent on improved sales and execution.
Cooling Cash GenerationPositive cash generation remains a support, but its recent decline reduces the funds available for debt service, reinvestment, and shareholder distributions. Free cash flow below net income also indicates that working-capital or reinvestment demands are weighing on cash conversion.
Papa John's International News
PZZA FAQ
What was Papa John's International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Papa John's International lowest stock price was $19.31 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 $639.67M.
When is Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Papa John's International’s earnings last quarter?
Papa John's International released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.446 by $0.014.
Is Papa John's International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Papa John's International’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 9.47%. 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 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Papa John's International have?
Papa John's International has 32,921,688 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 $0.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.446. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.176%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$26.29 (9.02% Upside)
$26.29 (9.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PZZA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 43.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.59%
Trailing 12-Months
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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 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: meaningful progress on international growth, loyalty expansion, product innovation (Pan Pizza, sandwiches), brand extensions (retail sauce, Toy Story 5), and tangible supply-chain and company-owned store margin improvements. Offsetting these positives were notable North America weaknesses — mid-single-digit comparable sales declines driven by lower transactions and small-pizza mix shifts — along with an 8% decline in consolidated revenue, a modest adjusted EBITDA decline, commissary margin compression, and a small free cash flow outflow. Management reiterated cautious guidance and emphasized that the transformation is ongoing, with several initiatives expected to drive sequential improvement later in the year.View all PZZA earnings summariesPZZA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.29
▲(9.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.79% Insiders
17.27% Mutual Funds
39.56% Other Institutional Investors
11.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors