Should I buy or sell Papa John's International stock right now?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's International in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PZZA shares. View PZZA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Papa John's International's stock price target for 2024?

10 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Papa John's International's stock. Their PZZA share price targets range from $65.00 to $106.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $82.90 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PZZA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have PZZA shares performed in 2023?

Papa John's International's stock was trading at $82.31 at the start of the year. Since then, PZZA stock has decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $69.10. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Papa John's International's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024. View our PZZA earnings forecast .

How were Papa John's International's earnings last quarter?

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $522.81 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $527.42 million. Papa John's International had a net margin of 3.80% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.34%.

How often does Papa John's International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Papa John's International?

Papa John's International declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 10th. Read our dividend analysis for PZZA .

Is Papa John's International a good dividend stock?

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.72%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 78.97%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PZZA will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PZZA .

What ETFs hold Papa John's International's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) stock in their portfolio include American Customer Satisfaction ETF (ACSI) , Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS) , LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV) , Akros Monthly Payout ETF (MPAY) , First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) and Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY) . AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ) .

What is Rob Lynch's approval rating as Papa John's International's CEO?

165 employees have rated Papa John's International Chief Executive Officer Rob Lynch on Glassdoor.com . Rob Lynch has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Papa John's International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Papa John's International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Intel (INTC) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) , Micron Technology (MU) , AT&T (T) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Bank of America (BAC) .

Who are Papa John's International's major shareholders?

Papa John's International's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (5.70%), Wellington Management Group LLP (4.60%), Earnest Partners LLC (4.31%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.53%), Sei Investments Co. (2.01%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Jack H Swaysland , Jeffrey C Smith , Marvin Boakye, Olivia F Kirtley and Robert Lynch . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Papa John's International?

Shares of PZZA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Papa John's International Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:PZZA)

$69.10

-0.62 (-0.89%)

(As of 12/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $68.39
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$69.96
50-Day Range: $62.96
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$69.72
52-Week Range: $60.66
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$97.78

Volume: 625,584 shs
Average Volume: 684,249 shs
Market Capitalization: $2.26 billion

P/E Ratio: 29.66
Dividend Yield: 2.66%
Price Target: $82.90

Papa John's International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.70 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 20.0% Upside
$82.90 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
11.61% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.29
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.67%
From $2.57 to $2.87 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.97 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

127th out of 179 stocks

Eating Places Industry

34th out of 37 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Papa John's International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $82.90, Papa John's International has a forecasted upside of 20.0% from its current price of $69.10.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Papa John's International has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
11.61% of the float of Papa John's International has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Papa John's International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.
Change versus previous month

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Papa John's International pays a meaningful dividend of 2.72%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Papa John's International has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Papa John's International is 78.97%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Papa John's International will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.11% next year. This indicates that Papa John's International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for PZZA.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Papa John's International has a news sentiment score of 0.29. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Papa John's International this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for PZZA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Papa John's International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.30% of the stock of Papa John's International is held by insiders.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Papa John's International are expected to grow by 11.67% in the coming year, from $2.57 to $2.87 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 29.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 117.42.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 29.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 25.96.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Papa John's International has a PEG Ratio of 2.52. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

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About Papa John's International Stock (NASDAQ:PZZA)

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. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

PZZA Stock Price History

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PZZA Stock News Headlines

December 4, 2023 | msn.com

December 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

What Made Artisan Small Cap Fund to Sell Papa John’s International (PZZA)?

December 6, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)

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November 27, 2023 | msn.com

Blind Papa John’s worker fired over his service dog, feds say. Now company will pay

November 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Papa John's International Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:PZZA)

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Blind Athens man to get $175K from Papa John’s Pizza to settle discrimination complaint

November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA)

November 11, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Papa John's: Seeking A Discount To Peer Domino's

December 6, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)

Countries Are Investing Heavily Into Securing Energy Independence

November 8, 2023 | msn.com

Papa John's is upgraded by CFRA due to transactions strength

November 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Don't Buy Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) For Its Next Dividend Without Doing These Checks

November 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These NA Companies: Papa John’s International (PZZA), FIGS (FIGS) and Shake Shack (SHAK)

November 3, 2023 | msn.com

Stifel Downgrades Papa John`s International (PZZA)

November 3, 2023 | za.investing.com

Papa John's cut at Stifel as performance over next several quarters 'will be volatile'

November 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Papa Johns Q3 Earnings Surge, But Miss Estimates; Stock Down In Pre-market

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 3, 2023 | msn.com

Papa John’s misses on profit and revenue but beats same-store sales expectations, stock is indicated higher

November 3, 2023 | msn.com

Papa John’s misses on profit and revenue but beats same-store sales expectations, stock is indicated higher

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Pizza Restaurant Chain Papa John's Scales Back 2023 Expansion Strategy Mirroring Geopolitical Trends: Here's Details

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Misses Q3 Revenue Estimates

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Reports 2% Revenue Growth in Q3 2023

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa Johns Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The Papa Johns Foundation Awards Nearly $1.4 Million in Grants to 270 Nonprofit Organizations to Build the Leaders of Tomorrow, Fight Hunger and Reduce Food Waste

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa Johns to retain ownership of Greater Louisville campus

October 25, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Papa Johns adds former Dollar General, The Home Depot execs to board

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Papa Johns Looks to Help Relieve Hunger Through Sales of Its Shaq-a-Roni Pizza

October 24, 2023 | businesswire.com

Papa Johns Appoints John Garratt and Stephen Gibbs to the Board to Support Company’s Long Term Growth Plan and Strengthen Leadership in Pizza Category

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/24 Dividend: 11/10/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/24/2023
Today: 12/05/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/22/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Eating places
Sub-Industry: Restaurants
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PZZA
CUSIP: 69881310
CIK: 901491
Web: www.papajohns.com
Phone: (502) 261-7272
Fax: 502-266-2925
Employees: 12,000
Year Founded: 1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $82.90
High Stock Price Target: $106.00
Low Stock Price Target: $65.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +20.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.70
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.33
Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.66
Forward P/E Ratio: 26.89
P/E Growth: 2.52
Net Income: $67.77 million
Net Margins: 3.80%
Pretax Margin: 4.87%
Return on Equity: -20.34%
Return on Assets: 9.77%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 0.82
Quick Ratio: 0.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.10 billion
Price / Sales: 1.08
Cash Flow: $4.54 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 15.23
Book Value: ($7.66) per share
Price / Book: -9.02

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 32,760,000
Free Float: 32,330,000
Market Cap: $2.26 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.18

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Key Executives

Mr. Robert M. Lynch (Age 46)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $1.04M
Ms. Caroline Miller Oyler (Age 57)
Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary
Comp: $482.87k
Ms. Amanda M. Clark (Age 43)
Chief Operating Officer For International
Comp: $479.23k
Mr. Ravi Thanawala (Age 39)
CFO & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Justin Falciola
Chief Insights and Technology Officer
Stacy Frole
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Mark Shambura
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Elias Reyna
Chief People & Diversity Officer
Ms. Madeline Chadwick
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Mr. Shane Hutchins
Chief Supply Chain Officer

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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PZZA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Papa John's International stock right now?: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's International in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PZZA shares.
View PZZA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Papa John's International's stock price target for 2024?: 10 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Papa John's International's stock. Their PZZA share price targets range from $65.00 to $106.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $82.90 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for PZZA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have PZZA shares performed in 2023?: Papa John's International's stock was trading at $82.31 at the start of the year. Since then, PZZA stock has decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $69.10.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Papa John's International's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024.
View our PZZA earnings forecast.
How were Papa John's International's earnings last quarter?: Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $522.81 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $527.42 million. Papa John's International had a net margin of 3.80% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.34%.
How often does Papa John's International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Papa John's International?: Papa John's International declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 10th.
Read our dividend analysis for PZZA.

Is Papa John's International a good dividend stock?: Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.72%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 78.97%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PZZA will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for PZZA.
What ETFs hold Papa John's International's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) stock in their portfolio include American Customer Satisfaction ETF (ACSI), Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS), LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), Akros Monthly Payout ETF (MPAY), First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) and Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY).AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ).
What is Rob Lynch's approval rating as Papa John's International's CEO?: 165 employees have rated Papa John's International Chief Executive Officer Rob Lynch on Glassdoor.com. Rob Lynch has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Papa John's International own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Papa John's International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU), AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Bank of America (BAC).
Who are Papa John's International's major shareholders?: Papa John's International's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (5.70%), Wellington Management Group LLP (4.60%), Earnest Partners LLC (4.31%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.53%), Sei Investments Co. (2.01%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Jack H Swaysland, Jeffrey C Smith, Marvin Boakye, Olivia F Kirtley and Robert Lynch.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Papa John's International?: Shares of PZZA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Papa John's International Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:PZZA)

Papa John's International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Papa John's International Stock (NASDAQ:PZZA)

PZZA Stock Price History

PZZA Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

PZZA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™