Papa John's faces persistent domestic revenue declines, with 2026Q2 revenue down 8.8% YoY to $482.4M and operating margin compressing to 4.8% from 5.6% a year earlier.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.16+1.3% vs $0.16 | $455M-1.0% vs $459M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $0.46+3.0% vs $0.45 | $482M+0.2% vs $481M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.32-20.0% vs $0.40 | $479M-1.4% vs $486M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.34+3.0% vs $0.33 | $498M-3.7% vs $517M |
Papa John's International, Inc. faces severe headwinds, with shares down ~50% YTD and a challenging QSR pizza landscape. PZZA's turnaround hinges on Todd Pennegor's "Unbox Better" strategy, but same-store sales remain down ~8.3% YoY, and unit economics lag Domino's. M&A offers were rejected; now, a distressed sale or difficult turnaround is the main option, with the stock trading at ~8.8x EBITDA.
Papa John's International NASDAQ: PZZA reported lower third-quarter sales and adjusted earnings as promotional competition and weaker customer acquisition weighed on its North American business. The pizza chain also introduced a turnaround plan centered on food quality, marketing and support for franchisees.
Although the revenue and EPS for Papa John's (PZZA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.32 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.73 | $649.16M | 25.14 | -0.27% | 1.36% | — | 9.41% | |
| $334.28 | $11.06B | 18.17 | 4.96% | 12.03% | — | 2.07% | |
| $161.14 | $44.41B | 12.82 | 8.81% | 39.14% | — | 1.76% | |
| $77.69 | $26.96B | 23.67 | 12.23% | 15.35% | 28.07% | 3.12% | |
| $276.52 | $196.47B | 21.77 | 3.72% | 32.38% | — | 2.58% | |
| $14.09 | $268.75M | 8.13 | -6.75% | 2.84% | — | 6.16% |
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) reported $1.91B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.05B in fiscal year 2025. That is 470% more than the $360.1M of fiscal year 1996.
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) revenue fell by 8.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) earned $26.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.4% net margin).
Yes. Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) pays a dividend that yields 9.41% at the current price, a high yield.
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) generated $25.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
