Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)

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Papa John's International, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ for the parent company behind the Papa Johns restaurant brand. The company operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants in the United States, Canada, and other international markets. Its business is organized into four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International. Papa John's also serves dine-in and delivery customers and sells pizza along with other food and beverage items. In addition, it supplies restaurants with pizza sauce, dough, food products, paper goods, smallware, and cleaning supplies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-PZZA
$42.96
31.5% Upside
Undervalued
$37.10
13.5% Upside
Fair
Fair
1.84
5.5%
August 6, 2026
39.3x
-2.4x
0.5x
1.098 B
2.005 B
46.2%
98.6%
3.9
214.6%
95.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$42.96

Estimated upside of 31.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$45.54

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$9.27

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$44.59

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$39.84

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$37.10

Analysts imply upside of 13.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

2.014 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.911 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

200.1 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

200.7 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.03

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

95.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

5.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.84

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

214.6%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) has a Hold consensus, with 4 buy, 9 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 9
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$42.96
Estimated upside 31.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 31.5%
Analyst Target
$37.10
Implied upside 13.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is $42.96. This implies an estimated upside of 31.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 31.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is $37.10. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 13.5%.

The current financial health read for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 5.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.84.

The current P/E ratio listed for Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is 39.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Papa John's International Inc is 1.098 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Papa John's International Inc is 2.005 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Papa John's International Inc is NASDAQ-PZZA, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ-PZZA) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Papa John's International Inc is 46.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Papa John's International Inc is 98.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.