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Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSE:PZA)
TSX:PZA
Canadian Market
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Pizza Pizza Royalty (PZA) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 12, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.23
Last Year’s EPS
0.24
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 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.
Company Guidance
The company guided that it expects near‑term headwinds amid low consumer confidence but will focus on controlling costs, product innovation and disciplined growth, targeting roughly 2–3% traditional unit growth in 2026; key metrics cited include a Q1 same‑store sales decline of 4.1% (Pizza Pizza -4.3%, Pizza 73 -2.7%), Royalty Pool system sales down 3.5% to $145.8M (from $151.3M) and royalty income down 3.5% to $9.4M, with the pool now at 814 restaurants (712 Pizza Pizza, 102 Pizza 73) after +20 net new locations (39 added, 19 permanently closed), 6 traditional and 3 nontraditional openings and 1 traditional/1 nontraditional closure; financial items include $5.7M dividends ($0.2325/share) with a Q1 payout ratio of 134% (company targets ~100% annualized), working capital of $2.3M (down $1.4M), interest‑only payments on a $47M credit facility (Q1 interest $435k, new all‑in rate 3.51% vs prior 2.685%), and operational notes such as traditional stores driving ~90% of pool sales (nontraditional ~10%), on‑time delivery <40 minutes guarantee, and menu initiatives (e.g., late‑March $5 slice + drink improving walk‑in sales).
Net Restaurant Growth and Scale
Added 20 net new restaurants to the Royalty Pool on Jan 1, 2026; Royalty Pool increased from 794 to 814 restaurants (712 Pizza Pizza, 102 Pizza 73). Opened 6 traditional and 3 nontraditional Pizza Pizza locations during the quarter, supporting long-term footprint expansion.
Product Innovation Showing Early Success
Rolled out Volcano Dipper (success at Pizza 73) to Pizza Pizza and introduced a $5 Meal Deal (slice + drink) in late March; the $5 deal produced immediate improvements in walk-in sales and traffic. XXL Vladdy $19.99 special also became a top-mix special in major markets.
Maintained Quarterly Dividend
Declared shareholder dividends of $5.7 million for the quarter (C$0.2325 per share), consistent with the prior year, demonstrating commitment to returning cash to shareholders despite a softer top line.
Operational and Expense Discipline
Administrative expenses decreased to $132,000 from $152,000 year-over-year. Management emphasized channel-level value (walk-in, pickup, delivery specials) and several initiatives to improve unit economics and construction cost discipline for franchisees.
Improving Organic Delivery and Channel Advantages
Reported early signs of improvement in organic delivery (on-time guarantee, tracking/SMS, lower fees vs third-party aggregators) and promotional programs (free game-day delivery) that can drive cost-effective orders and loyalty.
Growth Outlook for Traditional Stores
Management expects continued net openings in 2026 with traditional-store growth guidance in the 2%–3% range, indicating continued offensive expansion despite the macro environment.

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSE:PZA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:PZA Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Aug 12, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.23 / -
0.241
May 01, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.23 / 0.22
0.23-6.09% (-0.01)
Mar 25, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.24 / 0.24
0.2450.00% (0.00)
Nov 04, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.24 / 0.24
0.239-1.26% (>-0.01)
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.24 / 0.24
0.2381.26% (<+0.01)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q1)
- / 0.23
0.231.30% (<+0.01)
Mar 31, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.23 / 0.23
0.230.00% (0.00)
Nov 04, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.25 / 0.24
0.255-6.27% (-0.02)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.24 / 0.24
0.247-3.64% (>-0.01)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.23 / 0.23
0.2233.14% (<+0.01)
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TSE:PZA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 01, 2026
C$15.66C$13.85-11.56%
Mar 25, 2026
C$16.05C$15.00-6.60%
Nov 04, 2025
C$14.80C$14.21-4.01%
Aug 07, 2025
C$15.33C$15.51+1.19%
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          TSE:PZA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.23.