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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)
$22.76+0.08 (+0.35%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Papa John's International, Inc.
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The Narrative
Papa John's International, Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $22.76 with a market capitalization of $1.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $28.67 (9 analysts), implying a +26.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $22.08, remaining 32.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +26.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $482.40M↑ | $478.61M↓ | $498.18M↓ | $508.15M↓ | $529.17M |
| Gross Profit | $143.37M↑ | $137.72M↑ | -$22.61M↓ | $139.02M↓ | $157.45M |
| Operating Income | $23.19M↓ | $24.14M↑ | $15.22M↓ | $16.40M↓ | $24.49M |
| Net Income | $8.53M↑ | $7.25M↑ | $7.07M↑ | $4.71M↓ | $9.53M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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, N...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.05B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
38.39
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.17
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
6.06%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-6.36%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.09M
Recent News
49-year-old beloved pizza dining chain quietly closes locations
The pizza chain will not renew several restaurant location leases.
Papa Johns (PZZA) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut As Analysts Reassess Turnaround Risks
Papa John’s International is back in focus after its assessed fair value was cut from US$37.44 to US$28.67, roughly a one quarter reduction in the updated price target range. Analysts link this adjustment to ongoing questions around execution risks, recent earnings updates, and how quickly any turnaround efforts might show through in the numbers. Read on to see what is driving the evolving narrative and how you can track the next moves around Papa John’s International. Stay updated as the...
3 Reasons PZZA is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
What a brutal six months it’s been for Papa John's. The stock has dropped 28.7% and now trades at $22.77, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
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Papa Johns Refranchises 28 Restaurants in Orlando Market
Papa John’s International, Inc announced that it has refranchised 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area, which are now owned and operated by PZZA Group, LLC and Magic City Pizzerias, LLC, both led by Wade Oney, a leading franchisee operator. The restaurants were previously owned and operated by Papa Johns USA, Inc. The sale […]