Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)
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- symbol PZZA
- Rev/Share 63.4376
- Book/Share -12.8752
- PB -3.2815
- Debt/Equity -0.5267
- CurrentRatio 0.8714
- ROIC 0.1274
- MktCap 1385352826.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.5658
- PFCF 16.4171
- PE 36.8242
- Debt/Assets 0.2523
- DivYield 0.0436
- ROE -0.0879
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | PZZA | Mizuho | -- | Neutral | -- | $58 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Downgrade | PZZA | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | -- | $50 | Oct. 6, 2025 |
News
Papa John's $2.7 Billion Takeover Bid: A Price on Untapped Value
Published: November 12, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares of Papa John's International NASDAQ: PZZA were halted in a volatile trading session after surging over 9% on credible reports of a take-private offer. The bid is reportedly an all-cash offer of $65 per share from TriArtisan Capital Advisors.
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Papa John's stock higher on go-private report
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) shares gained 5% to $43.05 on Monday following a report that the pizza maker is in advanced discussions with TriArtisan Capital to be taken private at $65 per share, according to ABC Money UK, which cited people familiar with the talks. The potential acquisition price would value Papa John's at $2.7 billion.
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Papa John's International, Inc. ( PZZA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 8:00 AM EST Company Participants Heather Hollander Todd Penegor - President, CEO & Director Ravi Thanawala - EVP of International & CFO Conference Call Participants Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Andrew Strelzik - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Tyler Prause Alexander Slagle - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Dennis Geiger - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division James Sanderson - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Papa John's Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call …
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Papa John's sales suffer as customers downsize to medium pizzas with fewer toppings
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Papa John's sees a surprise drop in North America sales, as the pizza chain faces tougher competition from its fast-food rivals.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Papa John's (PZZA) Q3 Earnings
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Papa John's (PZZA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Papa John's (PZZA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago.
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Papa John's focused on executing its strategy but open to alternatives, CEO says
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor on Thursday said the U.S. pizza chain is focusing on executing its strategy to drive value, but noted it would consider alternatives if they were available.
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Papa John's sinks nearly 20% on report Apollo withdrew its offer to take chain private
Published: November 04, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of pizza chain Papa John's sank nearly 20% on Tuesday following a report that Apollo Global has withdrawn its offer to take the chain private. The deal was supposedly valued at $64 a share, according to a Reuters report.
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Exclusive: Apollo withdraws bid to take pizza chain Papa John's private at $64 a share, sources say
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Apollo Global has withdrawn its offer to take pizza chain Papa John's private at $64 a share, according to two people familiar with the deal, as Wall Street waits to see what is expected to be a tough earnings report on Thursday.
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Bigger, Bolder, Better: Papa Johns Redefines Pizza Night with The Grand Papa Pizza
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns is proving that bigger truly just got better with the launch of NEW The Grand Papa, its largest pizza ever. Measuring a massive 18 inches, The Grand Papa is hand-stretched from Papa Johns original dough – made with just six simple ingredients. The pizza features Italian-deli inspired flavors with a bold combination of the new savory deli-style pepperoni, a three-cheese blend and is finished with the brand's signature Italian seasoning. The pizza is then cut.
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Papa John's shares rise as Apollo Global ups takeover bid
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA)'s shares jumped almost 9% after Apollo Global Management submitted a new, higher offer to acquire the pizza chain. Apollo Global has offered $64 per share in an all-cash deal to take Papa John's private.
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Papa John's Became More Attractive And Resilient Even When M&A Talks Went Silent
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's International offers attractive upside after a 20% price drop, with fundamentals and valuation supporting a buy rating. PZZA's franchising-focused model, robust liquidity, and high customer satisfaction drive operational stability and long-term sustainability. Valuation metrics—including Price Ratios, EV/EBITDA, and DDM—indicate the stock is undervalued relative to historical averages and future prospects.
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Papa Johns Brings Its Globally Celebrated Croissant Pizza to the U.S. — for One Day Only
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After captivating taste buds across the globe, Papa Johns is giving U.S. pizza lovers a taste of luxury with the highly anticipated debut of the Croissant Pizza. Known for its flaky, buttery crust, the Croissant Pizza will be available for one day only exclusively for Papa Rewards members. “This exclusive drop is our way of celebrating our Papa Rewards members with something truly special,” said Shivram Vaideeswaran, Senior Vice President of Brand at Papa Johns. “As a.
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Is Papa John's Enhanced Loyalty Program Strengthening Repeat Business?
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PZZA's loyalty revamp is boosting repeat orders, adding 2.7 million new members and fueling stronger customer engagement.
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Hollander - Corporate Participant Ravi Thanawala - EVP of International & CFO Todd Allan Penegor - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Alexander Russell Slagle - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Andrew Strelzik - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Brian Hugh Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Christopher Thomas O'Cull - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Eric Andrew Gonzalez - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division James Jon Sanderson - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC Peter Mokhlis …
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Papa John's (PZZA) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Papa John's (PZZA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Papa John's (PZZA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.61 per share a year ago.
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Papa John's (PZZA) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's (PZZA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Will Papa John's (PZZA) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's (PZZA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Apollo and Irth Capital made an offer to buy Papa John's, sources say
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Apollo Global Management and Irth Capital Management have approached Papa John's International for a deal that would take the U.S. pizza chain private, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Papa Johns Launches Its First-Ever Croissant Pizza, Giving Pizza Lovers Their Flakiest Bite Ever
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza. The Croissant Pizza indulgently pairs the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of Papa Johns pizza – bringing the brand's Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® promise to life through craft, quality and innovation. A pizza this expertly crafted deserves to be delivered in cutting-edge artistic style.
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Shaq-a-Roni Forever: Fan-Favorite Pizza now a Full-Time Member of Papa Johns Menu
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's official: the pizza that brings big flavor from an even bigger personality is here to stay. Papa Johns is proud to announce that the Shaq-a-Roni — the larger-than-life pizza crafted in partnership with basketball superstar and Papa Johns franchisee Shaquille O'Neal — is now a full-time menu item beginning today. Originally launched as a limited-time offering in the summer of 2020, the Shaq-a-Roni quickly became an item fans eagerly waited to enjoy, year after year.
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Papa Johns Canada Introduces Cheddar Crust Pizza, A New Take on a Classic Favourite
Published: June 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
There's a new reason to get excited about pizza night in Canada. Papa Johns is turning up the flavour with its latest menu addition: Cheddar Crust Pizza.
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DPZ vs PZZA: Which Pizza Stock Is Better Placed at the Moment?
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Domino's gains edge with global growth, DoorDash deal and loyalty revamp, while Papa John's lags on earnings downward revisions and weaker stock performance.
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Here's Why Investors Should Retain Papa John's Stock for Now
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
PZZA's focus on investment in technology-led initiatives and Google Cloud partnership bodes well. However, soft comps are a headwind.
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Papa John's Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PZZA's Q1 top line reflects a gain in commissary revenues, stemming from higher commodity prices. Also, a rise in advertising funds adds to the positives.
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Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Hollander - Senior Vice President, Strategy & Investor Relations Todd Penegor - President & Chief Executive Officer Ravi Thanawala - Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, International Conference Call Participants Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer Andrew Strelzik - BMO Capital Markets Eric Gonzalez - KeyBanc Peter Saleh - BTIG Jim Salera - Stephens Sarah Senatori - Bank of America Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler Jim Sanderson - Northcoast Research Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Papa John's …
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Compared to Estimates, Papa John's (PZZA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Papa John's (PZZA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Papa John's (PZZA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.
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Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International Q1 2025 earnings release.
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About Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)
- IPO Date 1993-06-08
- Website https://www.papajohns.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO Todd Allan Penegor
- Employees 11400