Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.86
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
2.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PZZA Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
PZZA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$1.86
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout170.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR6.1%
5Y CAGR15.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return-21.8%
5Y Total Return-56.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,34010Y ago$7,46820Y ago$33,180
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PZZA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
PZZA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Papa John's International, Inc. distributes 2.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 170.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PZZA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.1% and 5-year CAGR of 15.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PZZA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -56.6%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,468 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
PZZA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.60
Avg/Payment$0.4300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.4600 | — | 5.58% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.4600 | — | 5.28% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 4.57% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 4.01% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 4.46% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 4.76% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 3.85% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 3.96% | Aug 30, 2024 |
PZZA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
2.0% payout
Streak
0Y
15.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd PZZAPapa John's Internat… | $1.2B | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | $10.5B | 2.2% | 39.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $42.0B | 1.9% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $25.4B | 3.3% | 1.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $198.0B | 2.6% | 59.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
1st  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $244M | 6.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SBUXStarbucks Corporatio… | $114.7B | 2.4% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
PZZA Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.92 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 204.4% | 0.49x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.54 | 72.4% | 1.38x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.48 | 71.0% | 1.41x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $1.54 | 33.9% | 4 | $1.89 | 81.5% | 1.23x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $1.15 | 27.8% | 4 | $3.40 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.77 | 50.8% | 1.97x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.15 | 600.0% | 0.17x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.90 | 5.9% | 4 | $0.05 | 1764.7% | 0.06x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.85 | 13.3% | 4 | $2.83 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 1.0% |
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PZZA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PZZA stock.
How much dividend does PZZA pay per share?
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.86 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PZZA's next ex-dividend date?
PZZA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PZZA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PZZA's dividend safe?
PZZA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.0% and FCF payout ratio of +170.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PZZA increased its dividend?
PZZA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.4%.
How often does PZZA pay dividends?
Papa John's International, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.86 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PZZA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PZZA five years ago would be worth approximately $4,340 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PZZA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PZZA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.