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NASDAQ:PZZA

Papa John's International - PZZA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$74.72
-0.35 (-0.47%)
(As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$74.53
$76.14
50-Day Range
$74.72
$96.31
52-Week Range
$66.74
$108.53
Volume
516,116 shs
Average Volume
593,676 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.59 billion
P/E Ratio
39.74
Dividend Yield
2.25%
Price Target
$99.33

Papa John's International MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.77 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
32.9% Upside
$99.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
5.31% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.93mentions of Papa John
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.78%
From $2.91 to $3.34 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.85 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

38th out of 212 stocks

Eating Places Industry

5th out of 43 stocks


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

Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Company-owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, International Operations, and All Others. The Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants segment consists of the operations of all domestic company-owned restaurants and derives its revenues principally from retail sales of pizza and side items, including breadsticks, cheese sticks, chicken poppers and wings, dessert items, and canned or bottled beverages. The North America Commissaries segment is involved in the operations of regional dough production and product distribution centers and derives its revenues principally from the sale and distribution of food and paper products to domestic company-owned and franchised restaurants in the United States and Canada. The North America Franchising segment offers franchise sales and support activities and derives its revenues from sales of franchise and development rights and collection of royalties from franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The International Operations segment represents the distributio

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PZZA Stock News Headlines

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PZZA Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/17 Dividend
2/03/2023
Dividend Payable
2/17/2023
Last Earnings
2/23/2023
Today
3/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Eating places
Sub-Industry
Restaurants
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PZZA
CUSIP
69881310
Employees
12,000
Year Founded
1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$99.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$140.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$80.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+32.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.77
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$67.77 million
Pretax Margin
3.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.10 billion
Cash Flow
$4.36 per share
Book Value
($7.66) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
31,574,000
Market Cap
$2.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.10

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Key Executives

  • Robert M. LynchRobert M. Lynch
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Ann B. Gugino
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Justin Falciola
    Chief Insights & Technology Officer
  • Madeline Chadwick
    Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
  • Shane Hutchins
    Chief Supply Chain Officer













PZZA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's International in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" PZZA shares.
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What is Papa John's International's stock price forecast for 2023?

13 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Papa John's International's stock. Their PZZA share price forecasts range from $80.00 to $140.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $99.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 32.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have PZZA shares performed in 2023?

Papa John's International's stock was trading at $82.31 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PZZA shares have decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at $74.72.
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When is Papa John's International's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were Papa John's International's earnings last quarter?

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.06. The firm earned $526.23 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $524.08 million. Papa John's International had a net margin of 3.22% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.32%. Papa John's International's quarterly revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.75 earnings per share.

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 Thursday, January 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 6th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, February 17th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.25%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 3rd.
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Is Papa John's International a good dividend stock?

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.21%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 89.36%. 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 50.30% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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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 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).

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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (10.12%), Jackson Square Partners LLC (4.65%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (4.06%), Morgan Stanley (3.82%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (2.48%) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (2.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Jack H Swaysland, Jeffrey C Smith, Marvin Boakye, Olivia F Kirtley, Robert Lynch and Steven R Coke.
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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.
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What is Papa John's International's stock price today?

One share of PZZA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.72.

How much money does Papa John's International make?

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) has a market capitalization of $2.59 billion and generates $2.10 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $67.77 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.88 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Papa John's International have?

The company employs 12,000 workers across the globe.

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 official website for the company is www.papajohns.com. The company can be reached via phone at (502) 261-7272, via email at investor_relations@papajohns.com, or via fax at 502-266-2925.

This page (NASDAQ:PZZA) was last updated on 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff