Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

NASDAQ: PZZA · Real-Time Price · USD
37.97
+0.40 (1.06%)
At close: Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
37.90
-0.07 (-0.18%)
After-hours: Apr 22, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT
Market Cap1.25B +5.2%
Revenue (ttm)2.05B -0.3%
Net Income29.57M -63.4%
EPS0.90 -64.6%
Shares Out 32.89M
PE Ratio42.19
Forward PE24.66
Dividend$1.84 (4.90%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 9, 2026
Volume398,093
Open37.83
Previous Close37.57
Day's Range37.39 - 38.11
52-Week Range29.55 - 55.74
Beta1.17
AnalystsBuy
Price Target45.00 (+18.52%)
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 8 analysts, the average rating for PZZA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $45.0, which is an increase of 18.52% from the latest price.

Price Target
$45.0
(18.52% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

“Papa Johns Deli” Pops Up in Los Angeles to Celebrate the Launch of Papa Johns Oven‑Toasted Sandwiches

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To debut its new Oven-Toasted Sandwiches, Papa Johns is bringing a one-day “Papa Johns Deli” pop-up to Los Angeles, serving bold, indulgent sandwiches inspired by classic nei...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Pizza chains Papa John's and Pizza Hut edge closer to finding new owners, sources say

Two of America's most popular national pizza chains are edging closer to selling to new owners as stiff competition, rising commodity costs and waning consumer demand are undercutting ​performance, ac...

7 days ago - Reuters

Papa Johns to Report First Quarter 2026 Results on May 7, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. announces its Q1 2026 earnings call details.

13 days ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Canada Introduces Spinach Alfredo Chicken Tomato Pizza

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Johns Canada is bringing the Spinach Alfredo Chicken Tomato Pizza to participating locations across the country, offering a different take fr...

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Papa Johns Launches “Pizza Miles,” Reimbursing Customers for Gas When They Drive for Carryout

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns is turning a routine drive into a reason to celebrate with Pizza Miles, a limited‑time Papa Rewards® promotion that gives customers Papa Dough back when they choos...

20 days ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Turns Up the Heat on Menu Innovation with Bold New Launch: Oven‑Toasted Sandwiches

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns is raising the bar on sandwich flavor with the debut of its new Oven‑Toasted Sandwiches, a crave‑worthy lineup crafted to bring the brand's signature “better ingre...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Papa Johns Selects Deliverect to Modernize Delivery Operations Across U.S. Restaurants

AI-powered platform unifies in-house and third-party fulfillment, powering enterprise-scale digital ordering NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Papa Johns today announced a strategic partnership...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Papa John's reportedly weighs $1.5B buyout offer from Qatari royal family-backed firm

Papa John's stock surges 15% as Qatari-backed fund reportedly offers $1.5B buyout at $47 a share, a 44% premium; the pizza chain is reviewing the proposal.

6 weeks ago - Fox Business

Papa John's mulling fresh $1.5B offer to go private: report

Shares jumped on news Irth Capital, a Qatari-backed fund, has offered $47 per share for the company

6 weeks ago - New York Post

Papa John's reviews fresh $1.5 billion take-private bid from Irth Capital, WSJ reports

Papa John's International is reviewing a fresh bid from Irth Capital Management to take the U.S. pizza chain private, valuing it ​at about $1.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, ...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

What's happening with Papa John's stock today?

Papa John's (NASDAQ: PZZA) is ripping higher on Wednesday after reports surfaced that a Qatari-backed fund – Irth Capital – has submitted a formal bid to take it private. According to sources familiar...

6 weeks ago - Invezz

Papa John's Draws Fresh Takeover Interest

A Qatari-backed investment fund submitted a bid to take the pizza-chain private.

6 weeks ago - WSJ

Papa Johns to Participate in the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns announces that members of its leadership team will participate in the 2026 UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Papa John's closing hundreds of restaurants in major shake up

Pizza chain Papa John's said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year.

7 weeks ago - New York Post

Papa John's to close hundreds of restaurants

Papa John's plans to close 300 underperforming restaurants in North America by 2027, with 200 closures expected this year, CFO Ravi Thanawala said.

7 weeks ago - Fox Business

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...

7 weeks ago - Fast Company

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7 weeks ago - Benzinga

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.

7 weeks 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.

7 weeks 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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2 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months ago - Business Wire