/PZZA
PZZA Stock - Papa John's International, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical|RestaurantsNASDAQ
$40.86+0.22%
+$0.09 (+0.22%) • Dec 19
62
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.27
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).87
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.74
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+18.7%upside
Target: $48.50
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ENTRY ZONE$40.45 – $41.27
TARGET (TP)$48.50
STOP LOSS$37.59
RISK/REWARD1:2.3
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.15
52W High$55.74
52W Low$30.16
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.06B | $2.14B | $2.10B | $2.07B | $1.81B |
| Gross Profit | $580.96M | $419.31M | $388.43M | $429.32M | $344.20M |
| Gross Margin | 28.2% | 19.6% | 18.5% | 20.8% | 19.0% |
| Operating Income | $156.70M | $147.14M | $109.03M | $168.24M | $90.25M |
| Net Income | $83.49M | $82.10M | $67.77M | $120.02M | $57.93M |
| Net Margin | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| EPS | $2.55 | $2.49 | $1.90 | $3.43 | $1.79 |
Company Overview
Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa John's trademark in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, and International Operations. The company also operates dine-in and delivery restaurants under the Papa John's trademark internationally. As of December 26, 2021, it operated 5,650 Papa John's restaurants, which included 600 company-owned and 5,050 franchised restaurants in 50 countries and territories. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
15%
Hold / Neutral
10
77%
Sell / Underperform
1
8%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
2 Bullish11 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$76
Average Target
↑ 86.4% Upside
Now
$50
Low
$76
Average
$103
High
Based on 12 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28th 2025 | Mizuho | Initiation | Neutral | $58 |
| October 6th 2025 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $50 |
| November 14th 2024 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Downgrade | Sector Weight | - |
| April 22nd 2024 | Stifel | Upgrade | Hold | $60← $65 |
| April 12th 2024 | Stephens | Resumed | Overweight | $75 |
| March 22nd 2024 | BTIG Research | Downgrade | Neutral | - |
| January 5th 2024 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | - |
| January 4th 2024 | Stifel | Downgrade | Sell | $65 |
| November 3rd 2023 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | $65← $81 |
| October 26th 2023 | Wedbush | Downgrade | Neutral | $95 |
| October 19th 2023 | Deutsche Bank | Initiation | Hold | $71 |
| September 1st 2023 | Wedbush | Upgrade | Outperform | $95← $80 |
| June 14th 2023 | Piper Sandler | Initiation | Neutral | $77 |
| January 25th 2023 | BofA Securities | Initiation | Buy | $103 |
| December 21st 2022 | Wedbush | Downgrade | Neutral | - |
Earnings History & Surprises
PZZABeat Rate
61%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+7.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
11/5
2 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.32
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+26.4%
$0.91vs$0.72
Q2 24
+15.5%
$0.67vs$0.58
Q3 24
+19.6%
$0.61vs$0.51
Q4 24
+2.4%
$0.43vs$0.42
Q1 25
+21.2%
$0.63vs$0.52
Q2 25
+9.1%
$0.36vs$0.33
Q3 25
+20.6%
$0.41vs$0.34
Q4 25
-20.0%
$0.32vs$0.40
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.33 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.40 | $0.32 | -20.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.34 | $0.41 | +20.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.33 | $0.36 | +9.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.63 | +21.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.42 | $0.43 | +2.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $0.51 | $0.61 | +19.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $0.58 | $0.67 | +15.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.72 | $0.91 | +26.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $0.57 | $0.53 | -7.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $0.59 | $0.59 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.69 | $0.68 | -1.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $0.66 | $0.71 | +7.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $0.59 | $0.54 | -8.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.75 | $0.74 | -1.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q1 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | $0.72 | $0.75 | +4.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.70 | $0.83 | +18.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.69 | $0.93 | +34.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Papa Johns Refranchises 85 Washington D.C. And Baltimore Restaurants To Pie Investments, Plans 52 New Locations By 2030
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 10:35 PM
Shares of restaurant stocks are trading higher after NY Fed President Williams indicated he sees room for a further policy adjustment in the near term. This has lifted overall market sentiment.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 21, 2025, 08:35 PM•Also: , ,
Papa John's shares are trading higher after Reuters reported that activist hedge fund Irenic built a stake in the company in Q3.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 14, 2025, 08:45 PM
'Activist Hedge Fund Irenic Built Stake In Papa John's In Q3, Sources Say' - Reuters Exclusive
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 14, 2025, 08:36 PM
Papa John's falls as takeover speculation refuted
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Nov 11, 2025, 05:39 PM
Papa John's International Shares Moved Higher Earlier On Fake Report Of Takeover Deal; Website Circulating Report Is Not Affiliated With ABC News; No New Mentions Of Takeover Offers Reported For The Company
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 10:12 PM
Watching Papa John's International; Traders Circulate $65/Share Takeover Deal "Is Not True, A Person Familiar With The Matter Told Seeking Alpha"
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 04:44 PM
Papa John's surges on report it's nearing $65/share takeover (update)
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Nov 10, 2025, 04:36 PM
Papa John's shares are trading higher following a report that the company is close to a $65-per-share private takeover deal with TriArtisan Capital.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 03:57 PM
Papa John's International Shares Resume Trade
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 03:42 PM
Papa John's International Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside, Stock Now Up 9.06%
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 03:33 PM
'Papa John's Close To $65-Per-Share Private Takeover Deal With TriArtisan Capital' - ABC Money
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 03:33 PM
Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Papa John's International, Lowers Price Target to $49
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 7, 2025, 12:48 PM
Watching Papa John's International; Shares Move Higher; Hearing M&A Blog Saying There's Another Bidder Trying To Take Papa John's Private
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 07:18 PM
Papa John's shares are trading higher despite weak Q3 results.
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 04:51 PM
Papa John's International Q3 Adj. EPS $0.32 Misses $0.41 Estimate, Sales $508.154M Miss $523.793M Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 12:12 PM
Papa John's falls on report Apollo has withdrawn takeover offer
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Nov 4, 2025, 06:49 PM•Also:
Papa John's International shares are trading lower after Reuters reported Apollo has withdrawn its bid to take the company private.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 06:45 PM•Also:
'Apollo withdraws bid to take pizza chain Papa John's private at $64 a share, sources say'- Reuters Exclusive
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 06:42 PM•Also:
Mizuho Initiates Coverage On Papa John's International with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $58
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 10:44 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about PZZA
What is PZZA's current stock price?
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) is currently trading at $40.86 per share. The stock has moved +0.22% today.
What is the analyst price target for PZZA?
The average analyst price target for PZZA is $48.50, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Papa John's International, Inc. in?
Papa John's International, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Restaurants industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is PZZA's market cap?
Papa John's International, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does PZZA pay dividends?
No, Papa John's International, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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