Papa John's International (PZZA)
NASDAQ:PZZA
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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)1.27M
Market Cap
$1.07B
Enterprise Value$2.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$952.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.6
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding32,902,016
10 Day Avg. Volume935,631
30 Day Avg. Volume1,273,916
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.65
Price to Book (P/B)-2.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio21.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.54
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 Growth & DiversificationSustained international comp growth reduces reliance on North America and diversifies system sales. Strong performance in multiple regions provides a durable revenue base, supports margins through higher unit volumes, and helps offset domestic volatility over the next several quarters.
Large, Growing Loyalty ProgramA large and expanding loyalty base increases repeat purchase frequency and customer lifetime value, improving marketing efficiency and reducing acquisition costs. Loyalty-driven higher ticket and order cadence supports more predictable system sales and long-term revenue resilience.
Supply-chain Savings & Refranchising InitiativesClearly identified and quantified supply-chain and refranchising savings indicate structural margin improvement potential. Realized savings and an asset-light shift (refranchising) should lift 4-wall EBITDA and free cash flow over multiple years, increasing operational leverage and capital flexibility.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet: Negative Equity & High LeveragePersistent negative equity and near-$1B of debt constrain financial flexibility and raise refinancing and covenant risks. This capital-structure weakness limits ability to absorb shocks, pursue opportunistic investments, or fund transformation without reliance on liquidity or asset sales.
Profitability Compression And Weaker Cash GenerationMaterial margin compression and a sharp decline in free cash flow weaken the firm's internal funding capacity. Lower cash conversion reduces capacity to self-fund initiatives, increases sensitivity to cost inflation, and raises the importance of achieving targeted structural savings to restore resilience.
North America Sales Weakness And Portfolio ShrinkageSustained North America transaction declines and planned closures signal structural demand and mix issues domestically. Reducing company footprint may improve unit economics but also lowers system sales and royalty volumes, pressuring consolidated revenue and franchise-driven income over coming quarters.
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 $1.07B.
When is Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Papa John's International’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 45 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
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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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.46%
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
18.73% Mutual Funds
34.34% Other Institutional Investors
16.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors