Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

NASDAQ: PZZA · Real-Time Price · USD
32.34
+0.61 (1.92%)
At close: Jun 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
32.34
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Jun 11, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT
Market Cap1.06B -26.6%
Revenue (ttm)2.01B -2.4%
Net Income27.50M -63.4%
EPS0.84 -64.7%
Shares Out 32.90M
PE Ratio38.68
Forward PE20.11
Dividend$1.84 (5.69%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 18, 2026
Volume1,098,458
Open31.58
Previous Close31.73
Day's Range31.01 - 32.40
52-Week Range29.55 - 55.74
Beta1.12
AnalystsBuy
Price Target37.90 (+17.19%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 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 9,400
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 $29.57 million, a decrease of -64.51%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for PZZA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $37.9, which is an increase of 17.19% from the latest price.

Price Target
$37.9
(17.19% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Papa Johns shutters nearly 50 locations across 17 states as competition intensifies

As underperforming franchise locations are phased out, the chain laid off 7 percent of it's corporate workforce.

1 hour ago - New York Post

Papa Johns is closing stores: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 as the pizza chain reduces its footprint

More than three months after it announced plans to close hundreds of restaurant locations this year, Papa Johns International appears to have already made significant reductions to its national footpr...

2 days ago - Fast Company

Papa Johns Teams Up with Disney and Pixar for the Release of Toy Story 5

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 30 years, Toy Story has sparked laughter, adventure and imagination, with the shared joy of pizza never far from the celebration. That sense of ...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Papa John’s announces launch of four Papa Johns Pizza Planet experiences

Papa Johns (PZZA) announced the launch of four Papa Johns Pizza Planet experiences as part of their global collaboration for Disney (DIS) and Pixar’s upcoming June 19 theatrical release, Toy…

Other symbols: DIS
15 days ago - TheFly

Papa John’s ‘acquisition saga’ helped support stock’s multiple, says Stephens

Stephens keeps an Overweight rating and a $40 price target on Papa John’s (PZZA) following today’s Reuters report that Papa John’s largest franchisee has joined Irth Capital’s latest bid to…

27 days ago - TheFly

Papa John’s franchisee, Irth in buyout offer for chain, Reuters reports

Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John’s (PZZA) largest U.S. franchisee, who operates roughly 10% of domestic stores, on a potential take-private deal that would include a significant…

27 days ago - TheFly

Exclusive: Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say

Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls ​around 10% of the pizza chain's domestic restaurants, to take the company private, three...

27 days ago - Reuters

Papa John’s brings Garlic Flavored Sauce to retail stores

For the first time, Papa Johns (PZZA) is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored…

Other symbols: ACIKRWMT
4 weeks ago - TheFly

It's Finally Here – Papa Johns Brings Garlic Flavored Sauce to Retail Stores This Summer

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time, Papa Johns is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored Sa...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

Papa John's International is testing U.S. drone deliveries in a small market in North ​Carolina, the pizza chain announced Monday.

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Papa John’s price target lowered to $45 from $50 at Benchmark

Benchmark lowered the firm’s price target on Papa John’s (PZZA) to $45 from $50 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Skies to Pies: Papa Johns Turns Spirit's Grounded Loyalty Program into Free Pizza

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As recent airline uncertainty has left many travelers clutching expired boarding passes and loyalty points that were rendered useless, Papa Johns is offering a soft landing. ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa John’s price target lowered to $30 from $32 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan lowered the firm’s price target on Papa John’s (PZZA) to $30 from $32 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares following quarterly results. The…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Papa John's Says Inflation-Weary Consumers Are Trading Down

Papa John's International said budget-conscious customers have traded down to smaller pizzas and passed on sides and desserts in the latest quarter, weighing on sales and profit.

5 weeks ago - WSJ

Papa John's International Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 saw strong international growth and ongoing transformation, but North America sales declined due to lower new customer acquisition and competitive pressures. Product innovation and supply chain savings are expected to drive margin improvements, with 2026 guidance reaffirmed.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

Papa John's International Earnings release: Q1 2026

Papa John's International released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Papa John's International Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Papa John's International has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Papa John's misses quarterly results estimates as living costs soar

Papa John's International missed expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday as the pizza ​chain failed to draw diners, especially in ‌its U.S. market, at a time when consumers strug...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa John’s collaborates with Disney, Pixar for ‘Toy Story 5’

Papa Johns (PZZA) is teaming up with Disney (DIS) (DIX) and Pixar for Toy Story 5 – hitting theaters June 19 – for a global collaboration inspired by the all-new…

Other symbols: DIS
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Papa Johns Teams Up with Disney and Pixar for the release of Toy Story 5

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For 30 years, Toy Story has sparked laughter, adventure and imagination, with the shared joy of pizza never far from the celebration. That sense of wonder comes full circle t...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Griffin Seafoot Named Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient by Papa Johns Canada and the CHL

Papa Johns Canada and the CHL award Griffin Seafoot a $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship, recognizing leadership, academic excellence and community.

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Papa John's International Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting reviewed strong 2025 financials, ongoing transformation initiatives, and significant menu and technology innovations. Shareholders approved director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal, but did not pass charter amendments.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Papa Johns Digital Pizza Assistant “Lou AI” Ends Group-Order Gridlock with Smarter, Personalized Picks

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Papa Johns further advanced its technology transformation by unveiling Lou AI – a next-generation AI-powered pizza assistant available in the Papa Johns app designed t...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire