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High
32.710
Open
32.330
VWAP
32.34
Vol
264.03K
Mkt Cap
1.06B
Low
31.745
Amount
8.54M
EV/EBITDA(TTM)
10.13
Total Shares
32.90M
EV
1.84B
EV/OCF(TTM)
18.11
P/S(TTM)
0.55
Papa John’s International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants under the trademark Papa Johns. The Company operates through four segments. Its Domestic Company-owned restaurant segment consists of the operations of all domestic Company-owned restaurants; the North America commissaries segment comprises approximately 11 full-service regional dough production and distribution quality control centers in the United States; the North America franchising segment consists of franchise sales and support activities, and International operations segment principally consists of distribution sales to franchised Papa John’s restaurants located in the United Kingdom and its franchise sales and support activities. The Company operates approximately 6,030 Papa John’s restaurants in operation, consisting of 552 Company-owned and 5,478 franchised restaurants operating in 51 countries and territories.
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Events Timeline

(ET)
2026-05-14
19:20:00
S&P 500 Closes Above 7,500 for First Time, Tech Stocks Drive Rally
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2026-05-14
19:00:00
Stephens Maintains Overweight Rating on Papa John's with $40 Price Target
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2026-05-14
16:30:00
Irth Capital in Talks for Take-Private Deal with Papa John's Largest Franchisee
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2026-05-13 (ET)
2026-05-13
09:20:00
Papa Johns Launches Garlic Flavored Sauce in Grocery Stores
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2026-05-07 (ET)
2026-05-07
09:00:00
Futures Rise on Declining Oil Prices
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2026-05-07
07:20:00
Company Sees North America SSS Down 2%-4%
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News

seekingalpha
8.5
05-18seekingalpha
Analyst Questions Credibility of Papa John's Acquisition Bid
  • Acquisition Doubts: BTIG analyst Peter Saleh expressed skepticism regarding the latest acquisition bid for Papa John's International (PZZA), noting that this marks the second time this year and the fifth or sixth similar report in the past 18 months, indicating a pattern of speculative headlines.
  • Stock Fluctuations: Although Papa John's stock rose over 7% last week and more than 10% over the past week, Saleh emphasized that such acquisition rumors typically surface when the stock price dips to the low $30s, lacking substantial progress.
  • Leverage Concerns: Saleh highlighted that Papa John's current debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio stands at approximately 3.5x, leaving little room for a suitor to incur additional debt in a take-private transaction, implying that the acquirer would need to pay the entire purchase price upfront.
  • Management Signals: Saleh noted that prior management comments and refranchising activities do not indicate an imminent acquisition, further undermining market confidence in the acquisition rumors.
Yahoo Finance
9.5
05-18Yahoo Finance
Papa John's Q1 Results Fall Short of Expectations
  • Underperformance: Papa John's reported Q1 revenue of $478.6 million, falling short of analyst expectations of $485.5 million, reflecting a 7.7% year-over-year decline that highlights challenges in order volumes and new customer acquisition in North America.
  • Profit Decline: Adjusted EPS came in at $0.32, missing the anticipated $0.37 by 13.6%, indicating ongoing pressure on profitability amid a highly competitive landscape.
  • Same-Store Sales Drop: Same-store sales fell 3.9% year-over-year, compared to a 1.3% decline in the same quarter last year, underscoring significant challenges in customer attraction exacerbated by severe weather and promotional pressures.
  • International Market Bright Spot: Despite struggles in North America, international markets remained a relative bright spot, suggesting potential growth opportunities in Papa John's global expansion strategy that could drive future performance.
CNBC
2.0
05-15CNBC
Microsoft Shares Rise as ServiceNow Partners with Experian
  • Microsoft Shares Rise: Microsoft's stock rose nearly 4% following Bill Ackman's disclosure of accumulating shares, as he finds the company's valuation to be 'highly compelling' after its second-quarter earnings report.
  • ServiceNow Partnership: ServiceNow's stock increased nearly 5% after announcing a multiyear partnership with Experian to develop autonomous AI agents, which is expected to enhance their competitive edge in the AI market.
  • Ford Stock Decline: Ford's shares fell about 7% after a previous surge of over 20%, with analysts noting that recent gains were driven more by enthusiasm around battery storage ambitions than by solid fundamentals.
  • Figma Earnings Beat: Figma's stock surged nearly 9% after reporting first-quarter earnings of 10 cents per share on revenues of $333 million, exceeding analyst expectations of 6 cents per share, indicating strong market demand.
CNBC
2.0
05-15CNBC
Semiconductor Stocks Decline, Figma and Magnum Ice Cream Surge
  • Applied Materials Earnings Beat: Despite reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings of $2.86 per share and revenues of $7.91 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations, Applied Materials' stock fell about 2%, indicating market concerns about the semiconductor sector's outlook.
  • Semiconductor Sector Decline: The iShares Semiconductor ETF is poised to end a six-week winning streak, with Marvell and Intel both down 4%, while ASML and Arm dropped over 3.5%, reflecting diminished investor confidence in the industry.
  • Figma Stock Surge: Figma's first-quarter earnings of 10 cents per share on revenues of $333 million surpassed analyst expectations of 6 cents and $313 million, leading to a nearly 9% increase in stock price, showcasing strong market demand for its services.
  • Magnum Ice Cream Acquisition Interest: Magnum Ice Cream shares jumped over 17% following reports that firms like Blackstone and CD&R are considering a bid, with potential buyers waiting for summer sales data before proceeding, indicating optimism about the company's growth prospects.
seekingalpha
9.5
05-15seekingalpha
Figma Surpasses Q1 Expectations, Stock Rises
  • Figma's Strong Performance: Figma reported a 46% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 to $333.4 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.10, both exceeding Wall Street expectations, and it forecasts Q2 revenue of $348 million to $350 million while raising its full-year outlook to $1.42 billion to $1.43 billion, indicating robust market demand and widespread adoption of its AI products.
  • Potential Acquisition for Papa John's: Shares of Papa John's rose 5% following news that its largest franchisee, Nadeem Bajwa, plans to support Irth Capital in a takeover bid, with Bajwa controlling about 10% of domestic stores and expected to make a significant investment in the $47-per-share offer, although no deal is guaranteed.
  • Nu Holdings' Disappointing Results: Nu Holdings' stock fell 5% after posting Q1 earnings and revenue that missed Wall Street estimates, with purchase volume at $39.5 billion, yet the addition of 4 million customers brought its global total to over 135 million, showcasing growth potential in its customer base.
  • TSMC's Share Sale: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's shares slipped 3% as it plans to sell approximately 152 million shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor, reducing its stake from 27.1% to 19%, a move aimed at focusing resources on core operations while maintaining its strategic partnership with Vanguard.
stocktwits
8.5
05-15stocktwits
Papa John's Stock Surges Amid Takeover Speculation
  • Stock Surge on Acquisition Rumors: Papa John's stock surged nearly 8% after hours on Thursday as major franchisee Nadeem Bajwa joined Irth Capital's $1.5 billion bid, indicating strong market interest in the company's potential privatization.
  • Analyst Maintains Positive Rating: Stephens reiterated its 'Overweight' rating on Papa John's with a $40 price target, implying a 22% upside from Thursday's close, despite the company facing challenges with declining customer traffic and soft sales.
  • Financial Performance Under Pressure: The company reported approximately $1.2 billion in global system-wide sales for Q1, reflecting a 3% decline year-over-year, with North American comparable sales dropping 6.4%, highlighting the impact of weak consumer spending and reduced transaction volumes.
  • Investor Sentiment Turns Bullish: On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Papa John's shifted from 'bullish' to 'extremely bullish', reflecting market expectations for the company's privatization, even as the stock has declined nearly 15% year-to-date.
Wall Street analysts forecast PZZA stock price to rise
9 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast PZZA stock price to rise
3 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 0.000
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Low
42.00
Averages
49.14
High
60.00
Current: 0.000
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Low
42.00
Averages
49.14
High
60.00
Stephens
Overweight
maintain
$40
AI Analysis
2026-05-14
Reason
Stephens
Price Target
$40
AI Analysis
2026-05-14
maintain
Overweight
Reason
Stephens keeps an Overweight rating and a $40 price target on Papa John's following today's Reuters report that Papa John's largest franchisee has joined Earth Capital's latest bid to acquire the company. The news is another chapter in the Papa John's acquisition saga, which has helped support the multiple despite ongoing traffic, comp, and repositioning pressure, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Near-term sentiment likely stays constrained given the traffic reset and planned menu simplification headwinds, but the firm remains constructive on the longer recovery arc as refranchising, supply chain savings, and a leaner cost structure create a credible path to margin recovery, the firm added.
Benchmark
Buy
downgrade
$50 -> $45
2026-05-08
Reason
Benchmark
Price Target
$50 -> $45
2026-05-08
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Benchmark lowered the firm's price target on Papa John's to $45 from $50 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Papa John's International Inc (PZZA.O) is 19.19, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 26.65. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Papa John's International Inc's fair value, Click here.

Forward PE

The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PE
26.65
Current PE
19.19
Overvalued PE
33.26
Undervalued PE
20.04

Forward EV/EBITDA

The forward EV/EBITDA ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's enterprise value (EV) by its estimated future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average EV/EBITDA
14.91
Current EV/EBITDA
10.59
Overvalued EV/EBITDA
18.99
Undervalued EV/EBITDA
10.83

Forward PS

The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PS
1.16
Current PS
0.58
Overvalued PS
1.66
Undervalued PS
0.66

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Whales Holding PZZA

B
Boothbay Fund Management, LLC
Holding
PZZA
+10.80%
3M Return
S
Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC
Holding
PZZA
+7.32%
3M Return
L
Long Focus Capital Management LLC
Holding
PZZA
+5.89%
3M Return
Q
Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC
Holding
PZZA
+2.74%
3M Return
D
DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc.
Holding
PZZA
-5.25%
3M Return

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What is Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) stock price today?

The current price of PZZA is 32.575 USD — it has increased 0.73

What is Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)'s business?

Papa John’s International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants under the trademark Papa Johns. The Company operates through four segments. Its Domestic Company-owned restaurant segment consists of the operations of all domestic Company-owned restaurants; the North America commissaries segment comprises approximately 11 full-service regional dough production and distribution quality control centers in the United States; the North America franchising segment consists of franchise sales and support activities, and International operations segment principally consists of distribution sales to franchised Papa John’s restaurants located in the United Kingdom and its franchise sales and support activities. The Company operates approximately 6,030 Papa John’s restaurants in operation, consisting of 552 Company-owned and 5,478 franchised restaurants operating in 51 countries and territories.

What is the price predicton of PZZA Stock?

Wall Street analysts forecast PZZA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PZZA is49.14 USD with a low forecast of 42.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

What is Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)'s revenue for the last quarter?

Papa John's International Inc revenue for the last quarter amounts to 478.61M USD, decreased -7.66

What is Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)'s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter?

Papa John's International Inc. EPS for the last quarter amounts to 0.21 USD, decreased -22.22

How many employees does Papa John's International Inc (PZZA). have?

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) has 9400 emplpoyees as of May 21 2026.

What is Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) market cap?

Today PZZA has the market capitalization of 1.06B USD.