Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSE:PZA)
TSX:PZA
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PZA Stock Chart & Stats
C$15.95
-C$0.13(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$15.95
-C$0.13(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$12.22 - C$16.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.14K
Average Volume (3M)36.42K
Market Cap
C$440.81M
Enterprise ValueC$361.50M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$2.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$46.77M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.93
Shares Outstanding24,618,393
10 Day Avg. Volume30,964
30 Day Avg. Volume36,420
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.73
Price to Sales (P/S)12.76
P/FCF Ratio16.46
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$12.00Price Target Upside-24.76% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$638.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Reported ProfitabilityReported net margins in the mid-to-high 70% range reflect the structural economics of a royalty model: low operating cost base and high cash conversion. This durable profitability supports the company's ability to fund dividends and absorb moderate sales volatility over the next several months.
Conservative LeverageLow leverage and a stable debt profile give the company financial flexibility and a low interest burden, preserving capacity to weather top-line weakness. For a royalty firm with limited operating activity, conservative balance-sheet metrics materially reduce bankruptcy and refinancing risk.
Consistent Cash Generation & Dividend CommitmentOperating cash flows have historically matched earnings and management continued regular dividend payments, indicating predictable royalty cash receipts. This repeatable cash generation and distribution focus supports investor returns and signals durable cash-flow economics if system sales remain reasonably steady.
Bears Say
Sharp Recent Revenue DeclineAn ~82% TTM revenue drop is a material structural concern because royalty income tracks system sales directly. Prolonged top-line weakness materially reduces royalty receipts, compresses margins after fixed payouts, and undermines the predictability of cash available for dividends and capital management.
Elevated Payout Ratio And Reserve DrawPaying out substantially more than quarterly earnings and drawing down working capital erodes financial buffers. If weaker system sales persist, the company may need to cut dividends or rely on the credit facility, increasing fiscal strain for a small royalty operator with limited operating cash flexibility.
Volatile Free Cash FlowDespite historically strong cash conversion, a ~93% TTM FCF contraction shows cash flow can swing sharply. For a business whose distributions depend on steady royalties, this volatility reduces reliability of dividends and complicates medium-term planning for capital allocations and covenant headroom.
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PZA FAQ
What was Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. lowest stock price was C$12.22 and its highest was C$16.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s market cap?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s market cap is C$440.81M.
When is Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported C$0.216 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.23 by -C$0.014.
Is Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. pay dividends?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. pays a Monthly dividend of C$0.068 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.98%. See more information on Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. dividends here
What is Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. have?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. has 24,618,393 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. reported an EPS of C$0.216 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$0.23. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.562%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:PZA
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Pizza Pizza Royalty Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$12.00 (-24.76% Downside)
C$12.00 (-24.76% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:PZA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$19.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. oversees and grants franchises for a network of quick-service dining establishments across Canada. These operations are primarily conducted via its subsidiary, Pizza Pizza Royalty Limited Partnership, which manages outlets operating under the Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 brand names. The corporation also provides food distribution services. By the close of 2021, the company's royalty revenue stream benefited from 727 restaurants. Established in 1967, Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. maintains its principal office in Toronto, Canada.
PZA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call highlighted meaningful progress on footprint expansion, product innovation (including immediate lift from a $5 walk-in deal), maintained dividends, and cost discipline. However, these positives were overshadowed by material top-line weakness: same-store sales down ~4.1%, system sales and royalty income down 3.5%, traffic and delivery softness, nontraditional site challenges, a high quarterly payout ratio of 134% and a draw on working capital, and rising borrowing costs. Given the combination of deteriorating sales metrics and balance-sheet/ payout pressures, the tone reflects concern about near-term performance despite strategic initiatives.View all TSE:PZA earnings summariesPZA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$12.00
▼(-24.76% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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