Papa John's International Inc
$ 38.49
-1.31%
31 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 1,262,065,000 USD
- Current Price $ 38.49
- High / Low $ 38.80 / 38.10
- Stock P/E 34.37
- Book Value -13.40
- EPS 1.12
- Next Earning Report 2026-02-26
- Dividend Per Share $1.84
- Dividend Yield 4.72 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.08 %
- ROE N/A %
- 52 Week High 55.12
- 52 Week Low 29.20
About
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) is a leading global pizza delivery and carryout chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, recognized for its emphasis on quality ingredients and a diverse menu. Leveraging a strong franchise network, the company has established a significant footprint in both domestic and international markets, facilitating avenues for sustainable growth. With an unwavering focus on operational excellence and customer engagement, Papa John's is actively enhancing its technological capabilities and delivery systems to meet changing consumer demands. This agile strategy positions the brand to effectively compete in the dynamic pizza industry while seizing emerging market opportunities.
Analyst Target Price
$47.80
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-11-06 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-05-07 | 2025-02-26 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-09 | 2024-02-29 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-02-23 |
| Reported EPS | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 0.63 | 0.43 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.91 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.71 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.3459 | 0.4956 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.66 |
| Surprise | -0.09 | -0.07 | 0.0141 | 0.1344 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.19 | -0.04 | 0 | -0.01 | 0.05 |
| Surprise Percentage | -21.9512% | -20% | 4.0763% | 27.1186% | 0% | 15.0943% | 17.5439% | 26.3889% | -7.0175% | 0% | -1.4493% | 7.5758% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-26 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.3361 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Feb 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Feb 2024 | Nov 2023 | Aug 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-11-28 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-02-21 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-02-23 | 2023-11-24 | 2023-08-25 |
| Amount | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: PZZA
2025-12-29 21:09:50
Papa Johns has significantly distanced itself from its founder, John Schnatter, due to a series of controversies. Despite founding the company in 1984, Schnatter was ousted as CEO and later as chairman after criticizing NFL protests and using a racial slur during a sensitivity training exercise. An infamous WDRB interview further damaged his public image, leading the company to remove all mention of him from its branding.
2025-12-29 07:09:03
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from thirteen analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $50.50. The company recently missed quarterly earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.32 against an anticipated $0.40 and revenue of $508.15M versus $523.67M. PZZA currently offers a high dividend yield of 4.7% but has an unsustainable payout ratio of 164.29%.
2025-12-23 12:15:00
Jefferies and Stifel recently reiterated their Hold ratings on Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA), with price targets of $45 and $42, respectively. Stifel adjusted its financial model based on the company's planned cost-saving initiatives and refranchising efforts, forecasting an EBITDA of $205 million for fiscal 2026, which is below the Street consensus. The firm highlighted that EBITDA performance is sensitive to marketing fund investments, with an estimated $10 million incremental investment assumed for 2026.
2025-12-23 10:09:38
As 2025 draws to a close, major pizza chains like Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and Papa Murphy's face uncertain futures with potential buyouts and sales. California Pizza Kitchen has already changed hands, signaling a turbulent market. These brands are exploring innovation and new business models to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
2025-12-23 05:09:10
Jefferies and Stifel recently reiterated their 'Hold' ratings on Papa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA), with price targets of $45 and $42, respectively. Stifel’s analysis, following a 10-Q filing, considered planned cost-saving initiatives and refranchising efforts, forecasting a 2026 EBITDA of $205 million, below the Street consensus, due to potential marketing investment variations. The company is one of the largest pizza restaurant chains globally.
2025-12-22 21:09:10
Papa Johns has opened a new location in the Norwalk community. The article mentions a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new business.
