NASDAQ:PZZA Papa Johns International (PZZA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $46.93 -0.64 (-1.35%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$46.71▼$48.7450-Day Range$40.26▼$49.6752-Week Range$39.90▼$78.74Volume913,944 shsAverage Volume1.00 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.53 billionP/E Ratio20.86Dividend Yield3.92%Price Target$58.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Papa Johns International alerts: Email Address Papa Johns International MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.54 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.3% Upside$58.82 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.34Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.28%From $2.28 to $2.56 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.78 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector82nd out of 194 stocksEating Places Industry17th out of 39 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPapa Johns International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.54, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePapa Johns International has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Papa Johns International's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.58% of the float of Papa Johns International has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPapa Johns International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Papa Johns International has recently increased by 9.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPapa Johns International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.88%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPapa Johns International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Papa Johns International is 81.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Papa Johns International will have a dividend payout ratio of 71.88% next year. This indicates that Papa Johns International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Papa Johns International's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PZZA. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPapa Johns International has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Papa Johns International this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for PZZA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Papa Johns International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Papa Johns International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.90% of the stock of Papa Johns International is held by insiders.Read more about Papa Johns International's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Papa Johns International are expected to grow by 12.28% in the coming year, from $2.28 to $2.56 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Papa Johns International is 20.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Papa Johns International is 20.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.16.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPapa Johns International has a PEG Ratio of 2.91. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Read more about Papa Johns International's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Papa Johns International Stock (NASDAQ:PZZA)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. The company operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, and International Operations. It also operates dine-in and delivery restaurants under the Papa John's trademark internationally. Papa John's International, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.Read More PZZA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PZZA Stock News HeadlinesAugust 16, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Stocks Options Traders Safeguarded with Puts After Market Jolt (PZZA)Three stocks came to be worthy of buying insurance on as investors refused to let them go, even in the middle of a market sell-off. Wall Street analysts agreeSeptember 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPapa Johns Announces PepsiCo as its Beverage Partner in North AmericaSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPapa Johns renews beverage contract with PepsiCo for North AmericaAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWedbush Reiterates Outperform Rating for Papa Johns International (NASDAQ:PZZA)August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 Earnings Estimate for Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Issued By Zacks ResearchAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWedbush Reiterates "Outperform" Rating for Papa Johns International (NASDAQ:PZZA)August 26, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comPapa John's (PZZA) Stock Trades Up, Here Is WhySeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 26, 2024 | msn.comShould you buy Papa John’s stock amid takeover rumors?August 24, 2024 | msn.comPapa John's International, Inc. (PZZA): The Best Pizza Stock To Buy Now?August 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPapa John’s Growth Outlook: Buy Rating Justified by New CEO’s Proven Turnaround ExpertiseAugust 24, 2024 | msn.comPapa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA): The Best Pizza Stock To Buy Now?August 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSome Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Papa John's International's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Soft EarningsAugust 21, 2024 | prnewswire.comPapa Johns Chooses Loadmill as AI-Driven Software Testing PlatformAugust 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirector Christopher Coleman Acquires Shares of Papa John's International Inc (PZZA)August 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJust Four Days Till Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Will Be Trading Ex-DividendAugust 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBTIG Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Papa John’s International (PZZA)See More Headlines Receive PZZA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Papa Johns International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/30 Dividend8/19/2024Dividend Payable8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA Previous SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA CUSIP69881310 CIK901491 Webwww.papajohns.com Phone(502) 261-7272Fax502-266-2925Employees13,200Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$58.82 High Stock Price Target$90.00 Low Stock Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+25.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.54 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.25 Trailing P/E Ratio20.86 Forward P/E Ratio20.58 P/E Growth2.91Net Income$82.10 million Net Margins3.25% Pretax Margin4.31% Return on Equity-19.85% Return on Assets10.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.68 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.14 billion Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$4.65 per share Price / Cash Flow10.09 Book Value($13.54) per share Price / Book-3.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,630,000Free Float30,037,000Market Cap$1.53 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.19 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Caroline Miller Oyler (Age 58)Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $685.43kMr. Christopher K. Collins (Age 54)VP of Tax & Treasury Comp: $427.17kKey CompetitorsWendy'sNASDAQ:WENBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 28,284 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.087%Ghisallo Capital Management LLCBought 74,137 shares on 9/4/2024Ownership: 0.227%Creative PlanningBought 8,862 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.043%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sold 620 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.051%AQR Capital Management LLCBought 5,218 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.016%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PZZA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PZZA shares performed this year? Papa Johns International's stock was trading at $76.23 at the start of the year. Since then, PZZA stock has decreased by 38.4% and is now trading at $46.93. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Papa Johns International's earnings last quarter? Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 8th. The company reported $0.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.53 by $0.08. The business's revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. What is Rob Lynch's approval rating as Papa Johns International's CEO? 165 employees have rated Papa Johns International Chief Executive Officer Rob Lynch on Glassdoor.com. Rob Lynch has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. Who are Papa Johns International's major shareholders? Papa Johns International's top institutional investors include Earnest Partners LLC (6.65%), 1832 Asset Management L.P. (6.04%), Sei Investments Co. (3.68%) and Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Ravi Thanawala, Laurette T Koellner, Robert Lynch, Olivia F Kirtley and Jack H Swaysland. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Papa Johns 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Papa Johns International own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Papa Johns International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU) and AT&T (T). 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