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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)1.31M
Market Cap
$1.18B
Enterprise Value$2.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$952.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.6
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding32,902,016
10 Day Avg. Volume1,093,623
30 Day Avg. Volume1,309,781
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 Cap1.79
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.17Price Target Upside-0.78% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
International GrowthConsistent international comparable-sales strength (≈3.6% growth; U.K. +11%) provides geographic diversification that reduces reliance on North America. Sustained intl traction supports system revenue resilience, improves franchise economics abroad, and creates a multi-quarter growth tailwind.
Loyalty Program ScaleA ~42M-member loyalty base with 1M new Q1 additions boosts frequency, ticket, and retention, delivering recurring revenue and improved marketing ROI. Large, engaged loyalty cohorts materially enhance customer lifetime value and provide a durable, data-driven channel for promotions and product rollouts.
Supply-Chain Cost SavingsRealized supply-chain savings and clear targets ($7M realized, $25M+ this year, $60M NA opportunity) represent structural margin levers. These efficiency gains can sustainably improve 4-wall EBITDA, counteract food-cost volatility, and enhance unit-level economics over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Negative Equity / LeveragePersistent negative equity and near-$1B debt materially reduce financial flexibility and elevate refinancing and covenant risks. With a deficit equity base, the company has limited balance-sheet capacity to absorb shocks or fund initiatives without relying on cash flow improvement or external financing.
Margin CompressionMeaningful net and gross margin declines erode cash generation and free cash flow. Reduced profitability limits reinvestment capacity, raises sensitivity to cost inflation, and makes recovery dependent on sustained savings and mix improvement rather than short-term promotions.
North America Demand WeaknessMid-single-digit North America comparable declines and transaction losses reflect structural demand and mix deterioration. Persisting traffic weakness, plus planned portfolio rationalization and closures, will pressure system sales and franchisee economics over multiple quarters until mix or customer acquisition 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 $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 $1.18B.
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 31 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 4.72%. 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?
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Papa John's International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$37.17 (-0.78% Downside)
$37.17 (-0.78% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PZZA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.47%
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 Earnings Call
Q1 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
$37.17
▼(-0.78% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.83% Insiders
17.28% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
51.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors