Papa John's International, Inc.

Papa John's International, Inc.

PZZAยทNASDAQ

$31.86

-6.5%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$1.05B
EPS0.9000
P/E Ratio35.40
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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Papa John's International, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that PZZA stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 38.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 34.00 to a high of 42.00.

Lowest Target
34.00
6.72%
Consensus Target
38.00
19.27%
Highest Target
42.00
31.83%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 38.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 34.00 to a high of 42.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+19.3%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

21.1% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
2.05B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.92B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.91B - 1.95B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.7%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
30.53M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
45.24M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
45.21M - 60.39M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+48.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread34%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.90
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.48
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.37 - $1.83
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+64.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread31%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
89.15M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
123.23M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
122.58M - 125.16M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+38.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
181.39M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
183.38M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
182.42M - 186.26M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.1%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
244.28M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
195.77M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
194.75M - 198.85M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-19.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Papa John's International, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $19K and sold $101K worth of PZZA shares, resulting in $82K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.1K

101.19K

Net Activity

-101K

-$101K

9-12 Months

Bought

392

19.09K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+19K

+$19K

Top Buyers

1
MSE

Medina Sonya E

Director

145 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

2
MJC

Mangan Jocelyn C

Director

143 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

3
MJC

Miller John C

Director

67 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3K

4
KLT

Koellner Laurette T

Director

37 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2K

Top Sellers

1
VJK

Vasconi John Kevin

Officer: Chief Digital & Tech Officer

1.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$91K

2
TR

Thanawala Ravi

Officer: Cfo And Evp, International

128 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$6K

3
SJ

Sieve Joseph

Officer: Chief Restaurant & Development

79 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$4K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $82K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.19:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Insider Participation

Moderate Buying

4 insider buyers vs. 3 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.