NASDAQ:PZZA Papa John's International (PZZA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $40.93 -0.03 (-0.07%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$40.50▼$41.6450-Day Range$40.26▼$51.1052-Week Range$39.90▼$86.38Volume844,353 shsAverage Volume961,361 shsMarket Capitalization$1.35 billionP/E Ratio18.19Dividend Yield4.50%Price Target$71.10 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Papa John's International alerts: Email Address Papa John's International MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside73.7% Upside$71.10 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.08% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.59Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$99,579 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth15.61%From $2.37 to $2.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.69 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector25th out of 201 stocksEating Places Industry7th out of 41 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPapa John's International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePapa John's International has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Papa John's International's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.08% of the float of Papa John's International has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPapa John's International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Papa John's International has recently increased by 0.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPapa John's International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.57%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPapa John's International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Papa John's International is 81.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Papa John's International will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.15% next year. This indicates that Papa John's International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Papa John's International's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PZZA. Previous Next 3.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPapa John's International has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Papa John's International this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for PZZA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 56% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Papa John's International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Papa John's International insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $99,579.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.90% of the stock of Papa John's International is held by insiders.Read more about Papa John's International's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Papa John's International are expected to grow by 15.61% in the coming year, from $2.37 to $2.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 18.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 18.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 20.85.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPapa John's International has a PEG Ratio of 1.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Read more about Papa John's International's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyObama wins Presidential debate When I said Obama would seek a third term… They called me a conspiracy theorist, they said it couldn’t happen, that the 22nd Amendment makes it impossible. But as I explained on live radio years ago, “he could have a proxy… while he remains in control of the administration much like Putin did in Russia.” Please, watch this now before it’s too late. 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. The company operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, and International Operations. It also operates dine-in and delivery restaurants under the Papa John's trademark internationally. Papa John's International, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.Read More PZZA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PZZA Stock News HeadlinesJuly 24 at 7:00 AM | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: When It Matters and When It Doesn't (PZZA)Understanding insider stock transactions can help investors separate meaningful signals from noise, enabling smarter investment decisions.July 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comOne of the Top Food Stocks to Own: Delivering Outstanding Growth (PZZA)With Domino's history of setting high after high as it rallies, this is one to be watching closely and getting excited about.July 26, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Rare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED will cut rates any day now. But there's one indicator that's flashing a BIG warning sign to investors.July 25 at 5:03 PM | msn.comPapa Johns Has a New Menu Item Fans Say Is a 'Need'July 25 at 3:23 AM | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Receives $71.10 Consensus PT from BrokeragesJuly 24 at 11:01 AM | msn.comMarried Papa John’s worker fatally shot in head during apparent mugging outside NYC home: ‘Act of pure violence’July 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Shares Gap Down Following Analyst DowngradeJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comDomino's Pizza slides after Q2 sales fall short of expectations; Papa John's also lowerJuly 26, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Rare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED will cut rates any day now. But there's one indicator that's flashing a BIG warning sign to investors.July 19, 2024 | msn.comKO, PZZA, POST: Which Food Stock Is the Better Buy?July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Keeps Their Buy Rating on Papa John’s International (PZZA)July 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Price Target Cut to $69.00 by Analysts at Bank of AmericaJuly 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPapa John's: Recent Weakness Leaves Stock Looking CheapJune 25, 2024 | businesswire.comPapa Johns to Report 2024 Second Quarter Results on August 8, 2024June 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comPapa Johns Brings Back Cheesy Burger Pizza This Summer, Giving the Internet Exactly What It WantsJune 10, 2024 | businesswire.comPapa Johns Brings Back Cheesy Burger Pizza This Summer, Giving the Internet Exactly What It WantsMay 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPapa John's: Is The Growth Model Broken?May 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Chewy (CHWY), Ross Stores (ROST) and Papa John’s International (PZZA)See More Headlines Receive PZZA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Papa John's International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend5/17/2024Dividend Payable5/31/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA CUSIP69881310 CIK901491 Webwww.papajohns.com Phone(502) 261-7272Fax502-266-2925Employees13,200Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$71.10 High Stock Price Target$95.00 Low Stock Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+75.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.25 Trailing P/E Ratio18.01 Forward P/E Ratio17.10 P/E Growth1.73Net Income$82.10 million Net Margins3.50% Pretax Margin4.60% Return on Equity-19.46% Return on Assets10.17% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.14 billion Price / Sales0.63 Cash Flow$4.73 per share Price / Cash Flow8.57 Book Value($13.54) per share Price / Book-2.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,970,000Free Float30,037,000Market Cap$1.34 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.16 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ravi Thanawala (Age 39)Interim CEO, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $871.26kMs. Caroline Miller Oyler (Age 58)Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $685.43kMr. Christopher K. Collins (Age 54)VP of Tax & Treasury Comp: $427.17kMr. Justin FalciolaChief Insights and Technology OfficerStacy FroleVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Mark ShamburaChief Marketing OfficerMr. Elias ReynaChief People & Diversity OfficerMs. Madeline ChadwickChief Corporate Affairs OfficerMr. Joe SieveChief Restaurant OfficerMr. Patrick CoelhoSenior Vice President of DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWendy'sNASDAQ:WENBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 10,446 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.003%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 807 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Summit Securities Group LLCSold 1,000 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 400 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.050%KG&L Capital Management LLCBought 5,100 shares on 7/23/2024Ownership: 0.015%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PZZA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PZZA shares performed this year? Papa John's International's stock was trading at $76.23 at the start of the year. Since then, PZZA shares have decreased by 46.3% and is now trading at $40.93. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Papa John's International's earnings last quarter? Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 9th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.09. The company's revenue was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Who are Papa John's International's major shareholders? Papa John's International's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.00%), Raymond James & Associates (0.27%), Fifth Third Bancorp (0.12%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Ravi Thanawala, Laurette T Koellner, Jeffrey C Smith, Robert Lynch, Olivia F Kirtley and Jack H Swaysland. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Papa John's International own? 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