Papa John's International (PZZA) Stock Overview
Operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark in the United States, Canada, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$34.81 |
| 52 Week High | US$55.74 |
| 52 Week Low | US$29.55 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.51% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.46% |
| 1 Year Change | 2.93% |
| 3 Year Change | -55.25% |
| 5 Year Change | -64.12% |
| Change since IPO | 1,690.23% |
Recent News & Updates
PZZA: Takeover Saga And Traffic Reset Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have adjusted their views on Papa John's International with a mixed pattern of price target changes, including cuts to $34, $35, $40 and $50 and at least one $4 increase. They are weighing recent earnings pressure in North America against ongoing takeover speculation and updated profit expectations.PZZA: Takeover Speculation Will Clash With Softer Margins And Traffic Headwinds
Papa John's International's analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed by $2 to $32 as analysts weigh softer profit margin assumptions and slightly weaker revenue growth against higher assumed future P/E multiples and ongoing takeover speculation that has kept Street price targets clustered in the mid $30s to $50 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split view on Papa John's International, with some firms pointing to potential corporate activity supporting the share price, while a series of target cuts signals more cautious expectations on execution and growth.Papa John's: Cheap Enough To Consider Despite Dividend Cut Risks
Apr 09Recent updates
PZZA: Takeover Saga And Traffic Reset Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have adjusted their views on Papa John's International with a mixed pattern of price target changes, including cuts to $34, $35, $40 and $50 and at least one $4 increase. They are weighing recent earnings pressure in North America against ongoing takeover speculation and updated profit expectations.PZZA: Takeover Speculation Will Clash With Softer Margins And Traffic Headwinds
Papa John's International's analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed by $2 to $32 as analysts weigh softer profit margin assumptions and slightly weaker revenue growth against higher assumed future P/E multiples and ongoing takeover speculation that has kept Street price targets clustered in the mid $30s to $50 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split view on Papa John's International, with some firms pointing to potential corporate activity supporting the share price, while a series of target cuts signals more cautious expectations on execution and growth.Papa John's: Cheap Enough To Consider Despite Dividend Cut Risks
Apr 09
PZZA: Takeover Bid Will Anchor Sentiment Despite Softer Sales Outlook
The analyst price target for Papa John's has been revised lower to about $49.71 from $67.00, as analysts weigh softer revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly higher profit margins, a reduced future P/E, and ongoing takeover speculation alongside mixed recent earnings commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Papa John's has leaned more cautious overall, but there are still some clear areas of optimism that investors are watching closely.
PZZA: Takeover Bid And AI Ordering Initiatives Will Shape Traffic Reset
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Papa John's has been reset lower to reflect reduced Street targets in the $34 to $50 range, as well as ongoing concerns around softer North America comps, menu simplification headwinds and recent private equity takeover speculation that has helped support the shares near the reported $47 offer level. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Papa John's reflects a mix of interest around potential takeover activity and concern about fundamentals, particularly North America performance and menu changes.PZZA: AI Ordering Initiatives Will Offset Traffic Reset And Menu Challenges
The analyst price target for Papa John's International has been reduced by about $9 per share to roughly $38. This reflects analysts' updated views on softer revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate, while long-term P/E expectations remain largely unchanged.PZZA: AI Partnership And Softer Expectations Will Shape Future Share Returns
The analyst price target for Papa John's International has been revised from $40 to $34 as analysts factor in slightly weaker revenue trends, a modestly higher discount rate, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, partly informed by recent cautious resets across the restaurant group. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more cautious stance on Papa John's International, with several bearish analysts trimming valuation assumptions and highlighting execution risks relative to the broader restaurant group.PZZA: Take Private Speculation And AI Rollout Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their Papa John's International price targets by a few dollars, bringing fair value estimates to about $46.73 as they factor in slightly softer near term revenue expectations, a modestly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E, partly offset by small improvements in projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Papa John's International has focused on valuation resets, competitive pressures in quick service restaurants, and the implications of its technology partnerships for long term execution.PZZA: Take Private Speculation And Tech Partnership Will Shape Future Returns
Narrative Update Analysts have cut their price target on Papa John's International to US$40 from US$44, citing a mixed read on sector pricing pressures and recent tech partnership economics, even as margin and revenue trend assumptions in the model remain broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned cautious on Papa John's International, with price targets reset lower and the stock sitting at a Neutral stance in at least one fresh update.PZZA: Take Private Speculation Will Drive Future Upside Despite Softer Fundamentals
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Papa John's to around $40 to $50 per share, reflecting higher assumed discount rates, modestly softer revenue and margin expectations, and a higher future P/E, while also acknowledging that ongoing take private speculation means the stock may trade less on fundamentals in the near term. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Papa John's highlights a split between deal driven views and those focused on day to day fundamentals, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as they reassess where the shares should trade.PZZA: Take Private Speculation Will Drive Shares As Fundamentals Regain Focus
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Papa John's International from $42.00 to $40.00 per share, as heightened take private speculation, including reported bids around $64, leads them to emphasize improving profit margins and a lower future P/E, alongside more cautious expectations for top line growth. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts highlight that recent deal speculation is increasingly driving trading in the shares, reducing the relevance of near term operating results and traditional valuation metrics.PZZA: Take Private Speculation Will Drive Upside From Ongoing Buyout Rumors
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Papa John's International to about $50 per share from roughly $48, citing sustained strategic interest and heightened take private speculation. They believe these factors now overshadow near term fundamentals.PZZA: Ongoing Buyout Activity Will Drive Share Price Momentum Forward
Analysts have lowered their price target on Papa John's International from $49.30 to $47.80, citing declining growth and earnings outlooks. Recent buyout speculation has shifted the focus away from company fundamentals.PZZA: Ongoing Deal Speculation Will Drive Momentum Despite Withdrawn Take-Private Bid
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Papa John's International to $49.30 from $52.10 per share. This adjustment is due to tempered assumptions for revenue growth, despite improvements in profit margins and ongoing deal speculation impacting the stock's outlook.Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.46
Nov 04
Rising Costs And Shifting Tastes Will Squeeze Margins
Despite lower revenue growth forecasts, the consensus price target for Papa John's International has increased, driven by a notable improvement in net profit margin, raising fair value from $47.10 to $49.90. What's in the News Papa John's added to the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index.Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.46
Aug 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA)?
Jul 29Even With A 27% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Papa John's International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PZZA) Performance Completely
Jun 02Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA)
Apr 29Papa John's Delivers A Slice Of Stability In An Uncertain Market
Apr 23Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Stock's 27% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
Apr 08Papa John's: Another Correction Is Just Too Much
Mar 22Papa John's: Papa Rewards Overhaul Already Paying Off
Mar 04Investors Appear Satisfied With Papa John's International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PZZA) Prospects As Shares Rocket 30%
Feb 21Papa John's: A Tasty Investment, Even Without A Buyout
Feb 17Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.46
Jan 31The Trend Of High Returns At Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Has Us Very Interested
Jan 09Papa John's: One Of The Ugly Ducklings Of 2024 With +30% Safety Margin
Jan 06Shareholder Returns
| PZZA | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.8% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | 2.9% | 1.7% | 29.8% |
Return vs Industry: PZZA exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned -0.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PZZA underperformed the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PZZA volatility | |
|---|---|
| PZZA Average Weekly Movement | 8.6% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: PZZA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PZZA's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 9,400 | Todd Penegor | www.papajohns.com |
Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International. The company operates dine-in and delivery restaurants.
Papa John's International, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PZZA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.14b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$29.57m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.05b |
38.7x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs PZZA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PZZA income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$2.05b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.63b |
| Gross Profit | US$425.67m |
| Other Expenses | US$396.11m |
| Earnings | US$29.57m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 28, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.90 |
| Gross Margin | 20.73% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.44% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -165.5% |
How did PZZA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.3%
Current Dividend Yield204%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 11:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Papa John's International, Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Todd Brooks | Benchmark Company |
| Andrew Strelzik | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Sara Senatore | BofA Global Research |