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PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.
$20.15$663M
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Papa John's International, Inc.

PZZA
NASDAQ · Restaurants
$20.15
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$663M
P/E22.4x
52W High$55.74
Volume888.97K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Negative Equity and Margin Compression Signal Structural Risk

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. The balance sheet is strained by negative equity of -$453.1M and high debt of $935.5M, while...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

PZZA price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

9/12 Beats

EPS beat 9 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+10% Peers

P/E is 10% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 8 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 92% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 6

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PZZA-47.72%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
PZZA-53.02%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
PZZA-63.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+80.16%
5-Year Return
PZZA-78.00%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.80%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
22.4x
Forward P/EExpansion
16.9x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
9.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
22.4x
39.3x
20th· Low
EV/EBITDA
9.5x
16.3x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
10.8x
38.0x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$0.98-95.1%
Base (Fair)$34.21+4.1%
Bull$49.03+143.3%
$0.98 Bear$34.21 Base$49.03 Bull
Current Market Price: $20.15
Trades at a 41.1% discount to Base DCF ($34.21)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.05B-0.3% YoY
Net income
$31M-63.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$61M+79.5% YoY
Operating margin
4.3%-3.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)11.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-
Piotroski Score4 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
Revenue Beat Rate4/12 (33%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
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
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.32-20.0%
vs $0.40
$508M-1.6%
vs $517M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·20h ago
Papa Johns The Works Pizza: Seven Premium Toppings in One Perfect Bite

Why settle for one favorite topping when you can have seven? This fall, Papa Johns is putting one of its most beloved Handcrafted Specialty Pizzas in the spotli

Business Wire·21h ago
Papa Johns The Works Pizza: Seven Premium Toppings in One Perfect Bite

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why settle for one favorite topping when you can have seven? This fall, Papa Johns is putting one of its most beloved Handcrafted Specialty Pizzas in the spotlight: The Works, a fan-favorite loaded with seven premium toppings that come together in one craveable, flavor-packed bite. From game-day watch parties and movie marathons to impromptu hangs with friends, fall is made for gathering around the table. And when the group wants a pizza that brings something for every.

GlobeNewsWire·1d ago
Shareholders who lost money in shares of acquired Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) should contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's International, Inc. (“Papa John's” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PZZA) common stock between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

GuruFocus·Sep 15, 2026
Shareholders who lost money in shares of acquired Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) should contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately

Shareholders who lost money in shares of acquired Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) should contact Wolf Haldenstein ImmediatelyPR NewswireNEW YORK,

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PZZA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PZZA logoPZZAPapa John's International, Inc.Current
$20.15$662.98M22.39-0.27%1.49%—9.21%
DPZ logoDPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.
$296.43$9.81B16.874.96%11.86%——
YUM logoYUMYum! Brands, Inc.
$140.69$38.78B25.308.81%25.42%——
QSR logoQSRRestaurant Brands International Inc.
$71.66$24.86B30.4912.23%13.13%24.24%—
MCD logoMCDMcDonald's Corporation
$238.32$169.33B19.943.72%31.72%——
JACK logoJACKJack in the Box Inc.
$13.46$256.73M-3.20-6.75%2.84%——

Compare PZZA vs Peers

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs DPZ

Most directly comparable listed peer for PZZA.

Scale Benchmark

vs MCD

Larger-name benchmark to compare PZZA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs DPZ, YUM, QSR, MCD

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PZZA SEC Filings & Documents

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 29, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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PZZA Frequently Asked Questions

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Papa John's International, Inc.'s revenue?

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) reported $1.97B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 446% increase from $360.1M in 1996.

How fast is Papa John's International, Inc. growing?

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) saw revenue decline by 0.3% over the past year.

Is PZZA profitable?

Yes, Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) is profitable, generating $27.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PZZA pay dividends?

Yes, Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) pays a dividend with a yield of 9.21%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is Papa John's International, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) generated $34.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PZZA back in 1996?

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