Papa John's International, Inc. PZZA
- Market cap
- $675.3M
- P/E
- 24.1×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.47 | 55.05 | 38.05 | 38.29 | 28.55 | 78.41 | 66.74 | 60.66 | 38.25 | 30.16 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 90.49 | 87.45 | 69.45 | 65.67 | 102.25 | 140.68 | 133.40 | 97.78 | 78.67 | 55.74 |
High Price
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| 23,100 | 22,400 | 18,000 | 16,500 | 16,700 | 14,000 | 12,000 | 13,200 | 11,400 | 9,400 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,714 | 1,783 | 1,663 | 1,619 | 1,813 | 2,068 | 2,102 | 2,136 | 2,059 | 2,054 |
Revenue
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| 28.14% | 27.32% | 30.68% | 32.35% | 34.11% | 35.92% | 25.90% | 27.03% | 28.21% | 28.89% |
Gross Margin
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| 159 | 140 | 7 | 5 | 75 | 151 | 84 | 104 | 114 | 48 |
EBT
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| 9.27% | 7.87% | 0.40% | 0.31% | 4.16% | 7.30% | 3.99% | 4.85% | 5.54% | 2.36% |
EBT Margin
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| 109 | 107 | 4 | 6 | 61 | 125 | 69 | 83 | 84 | 32 |
Net Income
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| 41 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 49 | 52 | 64 | 69 | 92 |
Depreciation
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| 46.00 | 49.42 | 51.83 | 51.19 | 55.93 | 59.09 | 59.22 | 64.85 | 62.95 | 62.52 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.76 | 2.86 | 0.05 | (0.24) | 1.29 | 0.12 | 1.90 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 0.90 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 4.03 | 3.74 | 2.88 | 1.95 | 5.75 | 5.28 | 3.32 | 5.86 | 3.26 | 3.84 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.49) | (1.46) | (1.31) | (1.19) | (1.10) | (1.96) | (2.21) | (2.33) | (2.22) | (2.24) |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.54 | 2.28 | 1.57 | 0.76 | 4.65 | 3.32 | 1.11 | 3.54 | 1.04 | 1.60 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 0.26 | (2.94) | (9.48) | (10.01) | (8.23) | (4.93) | (7.62) | (13.47) | (12.66) | (13.20) |
Book Value/Sh
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| 37 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Shares
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| 30.83 | 19.88 | 1,990.50 | 0.00 | 66.29 | 0.00 | 41.86 | 30.34 | 16.11 | 42.30 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.85 | 1.15 | 0.77 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 2.26 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
PS Ratio
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| 323.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.02 | 1.40 | 1.12 | 1.45 | 1.64 | 2.48 | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.01 | 0.96 |
EV/Sales
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| 36.48 | 30.38 | 36.99 | 97.54 | 19.78 | 44.15 | 86.44 | 27.95 | 60.79 | 37.57 |
EV/FCF
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| 150 | 135 | 92 | 62 | 186 | 185 | 118 | 193 | 107 | 126 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (56) | (53) | (42) | (38) | (36) | (69) | (78) | (77) | (72) | (73) |
Capex
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| 95 | 82 | 50 | 24 | 151 | 116 | 39 | 116 | 34 | 53 |
FCF
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| 18 | 37 | 7 | (26) | 18 | (32) | (14) | (74) | (47) | (54) |
Working Cap'
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| 300 | 467 | 621 | 375 | 362 | 525 | 646 | 782 | 765 | 746 |
Total Debt
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| 284 | 444 | 588 | 347 | 232 | 454 | 599 | 741 | 727 | 709 |
Net Debt
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| 10 | (106) | (304) | (317) | (267) | (172) | (271) | (444) | (414) | (434) |
Sh' Equity
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| 20.46% | 19.34% | 0.43% | (1.15%) | 5.21% | 0.46% | 7.70% | 9.44% | 9.45% | 3.43% |
ROA
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| 34.97% | 27.90% | 6.95% | 50.52% | 0.00% | 37.32% | 20.76% | 30.93% | 31.35% | 20.22% |
ROIC
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| 395.97% | (214.84%) | (1.21%) | 2.46% | (14.30%) | (1.85%) | (30.40%) | (22.99%) | (19.43%) | (6.97%) |
ROE
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) key facts
- Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) is a Restaurants company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Papa John's International, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.1 billion, roughly unchanged from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, PZZA traded at $19.55, a market capitalization of $675.3 million.
- Papa John's International, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share, a yield of 2.32%, with a payout ratio of 80.0%.
- Return on equity was −6.97% and debt-to-equity -1.71.
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Latest News
18 Sep
Papa John's stock shows potential for gains amid operational updates and market positioning efforts. Developments point to moderate effects on financial performance and market sentiment without major trajectory shifts.
14 Sep
Walmart partners with Papa John’s to advance its delivery services, integrating the pizza chain into its expanding logistics network. Partnership expands Papa John’s delivery reach via Walmart channels without altering core business trajectory.
10 Sep
Walmart partners with Papa John's to expand restaurant delivery services, increasing the pizza chain's distribution reach and potential sales. Delivery partnership with Walmart may boost Papa John's sales and visibility but remains a limited operational expansion.
8 Sep
Papa John's is closing multiple locations of its 49-year-old pizza chain without public notice. Quiet location closures point to operational cutbacks that may trim revenue and weigh on near-term stock performance.
2 Sep
Papa John's International faces three risks that make the stock unattractive, with one alternative stock recommended instead. Outlined risks could sway short-term investor sentiment and stock trajectory modestly.
1 Sep
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) has a new owner after the 1980s pizza king entity completed its official transition. New ownership introduces major strategic shifts that will reshape company trajectory and investor sentiment.
9 Aug
Papa John's reports its worst sales drop in years. Pizza Hut plans to close 250 locations. Internet speculation links both to shared industry problems. Worst sales drop in years directly threatens Papa John's revenue, operations, and investor outlook.
Papa John's International reset earnings expectations and suspended its dividend, returning focus to the stock's fair value. Earnings reset and dividend suspension represent major strategic and financial shifts that can significantly alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.
7 Aug
Papa John's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates while the stock declined. Q2 earnings beat signals positive results but stock drop points to mixed investor reaction with moderate effect on near-term performance.
Stephens and Benchmark downgraded Papa John's International to neutral after Q2 earnings miss. Analyst downgrade to neutral after earnings miss signals potential short-term pressure on stock performance and sentiment.
Papa John's International Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates and management outlook for the pizza chain. Quarterly earnings data and commentary typically move short-term sentiment and valuation without reshaping long-term strategy.
6 Aug
Papa John's cuts sales outlook and suspends dividend amid weak North America demand, causing shares to sink. Lowered outlook and dividend suspension due to weak demand directly impair financial performance and investor sentiment for Papa John's.
Papa John's Q2 2026 earnings call highlights international growth as primary driver of performance. International growth focus signals moderate revenue upside from overseas operations without altering core trajectory.
Papa John's stock crashed after its earnings release. Earnings miss triggered sharp stock drop signaling short-term pressure on performance.
Papa John's International reported Q2 earnings with analysis of key metrics. Q2 earnings metrics can shift Papa John's financial outlook and investor sentiment.
Papa John's rules out near-term sale and centers strategy on internal turnaround efforts. Ruling out sale keeps focus on existing turnaround plan without immediate ownership change.
Papa John's International reported second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release offers performance metrics likely to affect near-term stock movement without altering long-term strategy.
Papa Johns announces leadership appointments to support its ongoing transformation strategy. Leadership changes can influence strategy execution and market sentiment at Papa John's.
16 Jul
Papa John's weaker earnings and softer revenue may shift its investment narrative. Weaker earnings and softer revenue directly affect financial performance and investor sentiment for Papa John's.
15 Jul
Papa John's closes 250 restaurants and drops a nostalgic menu offering. Mass restaurant closures indicate major operational restructuring with direct effects on revenue and market position.
13 Jul
Papa John's International downgraded by analysts citing persistent turnaround challenges and reduced earnings forecasts. Analyst downgrade combined with lowered forecasts exerts moderate pressure on near-term stock performance and sentiment.
Papa John's CFO departure signals to BofA that sharp turnaround is not imminent. CFO exit raises concerns over delayed recovery at Papa John's affecting near-term performance.
BofA shifts to a bearish stance on Papa John’s, projecting limited upside for the stock amid intense industry competition. Bearish note from major bank flags competitive pressures that may weigh on near-term stock performance and sentiment.
17 Jun
Papa John's shares rise after the company reports stronger than expected same-store sales and announces new partnership initiatives aimed at boosting delivery volumes. Sales beat and partnerships can lift near-term sentiment and revenue without fundamentally shifting the company's long-term competitive position.
Papa John's closes 44 stores across multiple US locations. Store closures affect financial performance and operations without fundamentally altering company trajectory.
16 Jun
Irth Capital take-private bid for Papa John's nets $725M preferred equity and $1B debt. Take-private transaction removes Papa John's from public markets and resets its ownership and strategy.
14 Jun
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filing signals existential financial crisis with potential to end or drastically reshape business operations.
6 Jun
Domino's leads U.S. pizza market with highest sales growth and market share, Pizza Hut holds second place, Papa John's trails with weaker comparable sales and faces intensifying competition from fast-casual and delivery rivals. Competitive market-share shifts described can moderately affect Papa John's sales trajectory and investor sentiment without signaling immediate fundamental change.
30 May
Papa John's to close 250 locations and may sell the business. Closure of 250 locations plus potential full business sale signals major strategic shifts that could significantly alter Papa John's trajectory and investor sentiment.
26 May
Papa John's narrative shifts amid hopes for margin expansion and potential takeover interest. Margin hopes combined with takeover interest signal major strategic developments likely to reshape Papa John's trajectory and investor sentiment.