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PZZA Stock Chart & Stats
$30.37
$0.02(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$30.37
$0.02(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.88 - $55.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume843.29K
Average Volume (3M)874.68K
Market Cap
$764.77M
Enterprise Value$2.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$935.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.7
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.81
Shares Outstanding32,921,688
10 Day Avg. Volume901,353
30 Day Avg. Volume874,683
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
$26.29Price Target Upside-13.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
International GrowthSustained international comp growth shows the brand is gaining traction outside North America, diversifying revenue and reducing reliance on a weakening domestic market. Continued international openings and franchise-led expansion can drive recurring royalty income and higher long-term revenue resilience.
Loyalty Program StrengthA large, growing loyalty base boosts frequency, ticket lift, and customer retention, improving lifetime value and lowering acquisition costs. Over time a strong loyalty program supports sustained digital sales, predictable demand, and better marketing ROI, underpinning margin durability across channels.
Supply-Chain & Cost SavingsQuantified supply-chain savings and a clear productivity roadmap provide structural margin improvement potential. Realizing targeted savings raises 4-wall EBITDA, offsets commodity and labor pressures, and creates a sustainable cost advantaged position for franchisees and company-owned stores over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetPersistent negative equity constrains financial flexibility, limits ability to absorb shocks, and raises refinancing risk. It hampers capacity for opportunistic investments or M&A, can complicate franchise support programs, and makes the company more sensitive to adverse operating or macro conditions.
Revenue Decline & Compressed Net MarginA shrinking top line with sharply compressed net margins signals weaker earnings quality and limited buffer for cost inflation. Sustained revenue decline reduces royalty and supply-chain revenue upside, constrains free cash flow generation, and pressures reinvestment capacity and long-term shareholder returns.
North America Demand PressureNorth America is the core market for system sales and royalties; persistent transaction losses and unfavorable mix lead to lower same-store sales, increased closures and franchisee strain. Those trends can shrink royalty revenue, depress commissary margins, and slow recovery even as international improves.
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 $22.88 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 $764.77M.
When is Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 70 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 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 7.88%. 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 0.16.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$26.29 (-13.45% Downside)
$26.29 (-13.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PZZA Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.59%
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 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
▼(-13.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.80% Insiders
17.27% Mutual Funds
39.56% Other Institutional Investors
11.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors