Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

NASDAQ: PZZA · Real-Time Price · USD
31.35
+0.44 (1.42%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
31.22
-0.13 (-0.41%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:46 PM EST
1.42%
Market Cap 1.03B
Revenue (ttm) 2.05B
Net Income (ttm) 30.53M
Shares Out 32.81M
EPS (ttm) 0.90
PE Ratio 34.83
Forward PE 19.22
Dividend $1.84 (5.87%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 9, 2026
Volume 2,936,626
Open 31.06
Previous Close 30.91
Day's Range 30.16 - 31.38
52-Week Range 30.16 - 55.74
Beta 1.21
Analysts Buy
Price Target 45.00 (+43.54%)
Earnings Date Feb 26, 2026

About PZZA

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. It also offers pizza and other food and beverage products. In addition, the company supplies pizza sauce, dough, food products, paper products, smallware, and cleaning supp... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Jun 8, 1993
Employees 11,400
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PZZA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Papa John's International's revenue was $2.05 billion, a decrease of -0.27% compared to the previous year's $2.06 billion. Earnings were $30.53 million, a decrease of -63.36%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for PZZA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $45.0, which is an increase of 43.54% from the latest price.

Price Target
$45.0
(43.54% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Papa Johns to close hundreds of locations: List of doomed pizza restaurants grows in 2026

In the latest chapter of the pizza wars, Papa Johns announced it is closing hundreds of North America locations during a fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. It will also cut about 7% of its work...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Top 3 Consumer Stocks That Are Preparing To Pump In Q1

The most oversold stocks in the consumer discretionary sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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2 days ago - Benzinga

Papa John's: Setting Up For A Swing Trade

Papa John's International, Inc. offers an attractive swing trade setup after a significant valuation reset, with shares yielding over 5.5%. Despite North American comparable sales declines, PZZA's int...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Papa John's Posts Lower Profit, Revenue

Papa John's International said profit and revenue fell in the fourth quarter, hurt by a weak consumer backdrop and higher promotions across its North American business.

2 days ago - WSJ

Papa Johns Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Top 3 Consumer Stocks That Could Lead To Your Biggest Gains In Q1

The most oversold stocks in the consumer discretionary sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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17 days ago - Benzinga

Papa Johns Makes a Bold Run to Become the First Pizzeria Awarded a MICHELIN Star

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--No pizza establishment has ever earned a MICHELIN Star and Papa Johns is leading the charge to become the first. The brand is making a statement the world can rally behind: g...

17 days ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Canada Launches Pizza My Heart for Valentine's Day

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Johns Canada is launching Pizza My Heart, a new limited-time heart pizza available nationwide for Valentine's Day. On menus from February 9 th...

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Papa John's International: Trading At 44% Discount To Prior Apollo Bid

Papa John's (PZZA) faces a challenging turnaround, with weak Q3 results and North American softness offset by robust international growth. PZZA's conservative 2025 guidance bakes in continued North Am...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

The Wait is Over: Pan Pizza Has Entered a New Era at Papa Johns

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pan Pizza is coming to Papa Johns, and it's bolder than ever. Starting Thursday, January 29, fans nationwide can experience a new pan pizza crafted to raise the bar on a nost...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend i...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 26, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns©”) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursda...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa John's: The Negative Reaction Is Valid But Too Much

Papa John's International remains a buy despite a 22% drop following Apollo's buyout withdrawal and lowered 2025 guidance. PZZA trades at attractive valuations—Dividend Discount Model target price is ...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Papa Johns and Google Cloud Reimagine the Future of Food Ordering to Better Serve Customers

Using Google Cloud's new agentic solution, Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, Papa Johns is the first restaurant to bring new omnichannel food ordering capabilities to market NEW YORK, Jan. 11...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Papa Johns and the CHL® Launch “Champions of Tomorrow” to Support Canada's Young Hockey Players

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL®) are launching the Champions of Tomorrow Program, a new national initiative supporting youth...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025

Restaurant chains like Starbucks, Wendy's and Denny's announced that they were closing locations this year to help their businesses. U.S. restaurant traffic fell every month this year except for July,...

2 months ago - CNBC

Papa Johns Completes Strategic Refranchising and New Restaurant Development Agreement with Franchisee Chris Patel of Pie Investments

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced that it has refranchised restaurants previously owned and operated by Colonel's...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Promotes Ravi Thanawala to Chief Financial Officer and President, North America

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”) (the “Company”) today announced that Ravi Thanawala, most recently Chief Financial Officer and Executive...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Exclusive: Activist investor Irenic builds stake in Papa John's, sources say

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management built a stake in Papa John's during the third quarter, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, adding a fresh dimension to mounting specula...

3 months ago - Reuters

Papa John's Is Still A Buy Without A Buyout Offer

Papa John's is undervalued amid a turnaround, with operational improvements and a shift to franchising supporting a buy rating. PZZA faces tough competition from Domino's on value, but is growing traf...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Papa John's International, Inc. ( PZZA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 8:00 AM EST Company Participants Heather Hollander Todd Penegor - President, CEO & Director Ravi Thanawala - EVP of Inte...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Papa John's sales suffer as customers downsize to medium pizzas with fewer toppings

Papa John's sees a surprise drop in North America sales, as the pizza chain faces tougher competition from its fast-food rivals.

4 months ago - Market Watch

Papa John's focused on executing its strategy but open to alternatives, CEO says

Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor on Thursday said the U.S. pizza chain is focusing on executing its strategy to drive value, but noted it would consider alternatives if they were available.

4 months ago - Reuters

Papa Johns Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025. Highl...

4 months ago - Business Wire