NASDAQ:PZZA

Papa John's International Stock Forecast, Price & News

$98.82

+2.60 (+2.70 %)

(As of 01/22/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$95.02

Now: $98.82▼

$98.98

50-Day Range

$80.86

MA: $88.96▼

$98.08

52-Week Range

$28.55

Now: $98.82▼

$102.25

Volume391,400 shs

Average Volume432,150 shs

Market Capitalization$3.26 billion

P/E Ratio123.53

Dividend Yield0.91%

Beta1.03

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. As of December 29, 2019, it operated 5,395 Papa John's restaurants, which included 598 company-owned and 4,797 franchised restaurants. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.28 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

143rd out of 383 stocks

Eating Places Industry

27th out of 66 stocks

1.4 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Papa John's International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.81, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $95.81, Papa John's International has a forecasted downside of 3.0% from its current price of $98.82.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Papa John's International has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.3 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Papa John's International has received 403 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Papa John's International has received 491 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Papa John's International has received 54.92% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Papa John's International and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe PZZA will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe PZZA will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.8 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Papa John's International has a dividend yield of 0.91%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Papa John's International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Papa John's International is 76.92%. 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 42.25% next year. This indicates that Papa John's International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Papa John's International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,136,978.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 17.58% 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 51.06% in the coming year, from $1.41 to $2.13 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 123.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.03.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 123.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 33.75.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Papa John's International has a PEG Ratio of 5.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Industry Eating places

Sub-IndustryRestaurants

SectorRetail/Wholesale

Current SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA

Previous Symbol

CUSIP69881310

CIK901491

Webwww.papajohns.com

Phone502-261-7272

Employees16,500

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A

Current Ratio1.07

Quick Ratio0.96

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio123.53

Forward P/E Ratio70.09

P/E Growth5.5

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$1.62 billion

Price / Sales2.01

Cash Flow$3.20 per share

Price / Cash Flow30.88

Book Value($9.91) per share

Price / Book-9.97

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.17

Net Income$4.87 million

Net Margins2.14%

Return on Equity-18.31%

Return on Assets7.31%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares32,952,000

Market Cap$3.26 billion

Next Earnings Date2/24/2021 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$98.82

+2.60 (+2.70 %)

(As of 01/22/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Papa John's International's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Papa John's International's stock was trading at $55.92 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, PZZA shares have increased by 76.7% and is now trading at $98.82.
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Is Papa John's International a buy right now?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's International in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Papa John's International stock.
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What is Rob Lynch's approval rating as Papa John's International's CEO?

165 employees have rated Papa John's International CEO Rob Lynch on Glassdoor.com. Rob Lynch has an approval rating of 76% among Papa John's International's employees.

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

Papa John's International is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 24th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Papa John's International.

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

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 5th. The company reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $472.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $466.15 million. Papa John's International had a net margin of 2.14% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.31%. The company's revenue was up 17.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.21 earnings per share.
View Papa John's International's earnings history.

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 Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.225 per share on Friday, November 20th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.91%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 9th.
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Is Papa John's International a good dividend stock?

Papa John's International pays an annual dividend of $0.90 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.91%. The dividend payout ratio of Papa John's International is 76.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Papa John's International will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.25% next year. This indicates that Papa John's International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
View Papa John's International's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for PZZA?

16 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Papa John's International's stock. Their forecasts range from $75.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect Papa John's International's stock price to reach $95.81 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.0%.
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Who are some of Papa John's International's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Papa John's International include McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Yum! Brands (YUM), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), The Wendy's (WEN), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Brinker International (EAT), Jack in the Box (JACK), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Dine Brands Global (DIN) and BJ's Restaurants (BJRI).
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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), The 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 key executives?

Papa John's International's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Robert M. Lynch, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 44, Pay $4.3M)
Ms. Caroline Miller Oyler, Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corp. Sec. (Age 55, Pay $560.04k)
Mr. Christopher Maxwell Wetzel, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer (Age 44, Pay $500.23k)
Mr. Marvin Boakye, Chief People and Diversity Officer (Age 47, Pay $497.25k)
Ms. Ann B. Gugino, Chief Financial Officer (Age 49)
Mr. Justin Falciola, Chief Insights and Technology Officer
Mr. Steven R. Coke, VP of Investor Relations & Strategy Planning (Age 42)
Ms. Madeline Chadwick, Sr. Vice president of Communications & Corp. Affairs
Mr. Edmond Heelan, Sr. VP of North American Operations and Global Operations Support & Training
Mr. Sean A. Muldoon, Chief Ingredient Officer

What is Papa John's International's stock symbol?

Papa John's International trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PZZA."

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

Papa John's International's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.51%), Atlas Brown Inc. (0.05%), United Capital Management of KS Inc. (0.03%), KG&L Capital Management LLC (0.02%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%) and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.01%). Company insiders that own Papa John's International stock include Anthony Michael Sanfilippo, Caroline Miller Oyler, Jack H Swaysland, John H Schnatter, Olivia F Kirtley, Robert Lynch and Steven R Coke.
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Which major investors are selling Papa John's International stock?

PZZA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Atlas Brown Inc., Pacer Advisors Inc., and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Papa John's International company stock in the last year include Jack H Swaysland, Olivia F Kirtley, and Steven R Coke.
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Which major investors are buying Papa John's International stock?

PZZA stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Peregrine Capital Management LLC, United Capital Management of KS Inc., National Investment Services of America LLC, Kestra Advisory Services LLC, International Assets Investment Management LLC, KG&L Capital Management LLC, and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC. Company insiders that have bought Papa John's International stock in the last two years include Anthony Michael Sanfilippo, and Robert Lynch.
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How do I buy shares of Papa John's International?

Shares of PZZA 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.

What is Papa John's International's stock price today?

One share of PZZA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $98.82.

How big of a company is Papa John's International?

Papa John's International has a market capitalization of $3.26 billion and generates $1.62 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $4.87 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.17 on an earnings per share basis. Papa John's International employs 16,500 workers across the globe.

What is Papa John's International's official website?

The official website for Papa John's International is www.papajohns.com.

How can I contact Papa John's International?

Papa John's International's mailing address is 2002 Papa John's Boulevard, Louisville KY, 40299. The company can be reached via phone at 502-261-7272.

This page was last updated on 1/25/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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