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 five segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, International Operations, and All Others. The company also operates dine-in and delivery restaurants. As of December 31, 2017, it operated 5,199 Papa John's restaurants, which included 743 company-owned and 4,456 franchised restaurants. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryRestaurants
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA
CUSIP69881310
Phone502-261-7272
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-2.22
Current Ratio1.08
Quick Ratio0.90
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.02
Forward P/E Ratio34.73
P/E Growth2.83
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.78 billion
Price / Sales0.93
Cash Flow$3.8758 per share
Price / Cash13.53
Book Value($3.02) per share
Price / Book-17.36
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.62
Net Income$102.29 million
Net Margins4.54%
Return on Equity-47.37%
Return on Assets13.75%
Miscellaneous
Employees22,400
Outstanding Shares31,620,000
Market Cap$1.69 billion
Papa John's Int'l (NASDAQ:PZZA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papa John's Int'l's stock symbol?
Papa John's Int'l trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PZZA."
How often does Papa John's Int'l pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Papa John's Int'l?
Papa John's Int'l announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 13th will be given a dividend of $0.225 per share on Friday, August 24th. This represents a $0.90 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 10th. View Papa John's Int'l's Dividend History.
How will Papa John's Int'l's stock buyback program work?
Papa John's Int'l declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 2nd 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 198% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Papa John's Int'l's earnings last quarter?
Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.05. The firm earned $407.96 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $418.30 million. Papa John's Int'l had a negative return on equity of 47.37% and a net margin of 4.54%. View Papa John's Int'l's Earnings History.
When is Papa John's Int'l's next earnings date?
What guidance has Papa John's Int'l issued on next quarter's earnings?
Papa John's Int'l updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.30-1.80 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.05.
What price target have analysts set for PZZA?
9 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Papa John's Int'l's shares. Their forecasts range from $48.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect Papa John's Int'l's stock price to reach $60.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Papa John's Int'l.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Papa John's Int'l?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's Int'l in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Papa John's Int'l.
Who are some of Papa John's Int'l's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Papa John's Int'l include Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Jack in the Box (JACK), Wingstop (WING), Brinker International (EAT), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Sonic (SONC), Dine Brands Global (DIN), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF) and Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH).
Who are Papa John's Int'l's key executives?
Papa John's Int'l's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steve M. Ritchie, Pres & CEO (Age 43)
- Mr. Joseph H. Smith IV, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 54)
- Mr. Mike Nettles, Sr. VP & Chief Information & Digital Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Lance F. Tucker, CFO, Chief Admin. Officer, Sr. VP & Treasurer (Age 49)
- Ms. Caroline Miller Oyler, Chief Legal Officer (Age 52)
Who are Papa John's Int'l's major shareholders?
Papa John's Int'l's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sheets Smith Wealth Management (0.33%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.32%) and Garnet Equity Capital Holdings Inc. (0.24%). Company insiders that own Papa John's Int'l stock include Caroline Miller Oyler, John H Schnatter, Lance F Tucker, Mark S Shapiro, Steve M Ritchie, Timothy C Ohern and Wayne Kent Taylor. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Papa John's Int'l.
Which major investors are selling Papa John's Int'l stock?
PZZA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sheets Smith Wealth Management. Company insiders that have sold Papa John's Int'l company stock in the last year include Caroline Miller Oyler, Lance F Tucker and Mark S Shapiro. View Insider Buying and Selling for Papa John's Int'l.
Which major investors are buying Papa John's Int'l stock?
How do I buy shares of Papa John's Int'l?
Shares of PZZA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Papa John's Int'l's stock price today?
One share of PZZA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.44.
How big of a company is Papa John's Int'l?
Papa John's Int'l has a market capitalization of $1.69 billion and generates $1.78 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $102.29 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.62 on an earnings per share basis. Papa John's Int'l employs 22,400 workers across the globe.
What is Papa John's Int'l's official website?
How can I contact Papa John's Int'l?
Papa John's Int'l's mailing address is 2002 Papa Johns Boulevard, Louisville KY, 40299. The company can be reached via phone at 502-261-7272.
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