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(From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free PZZA Stock Alerts $49.12 -0.33 (-0.67%) (As of 01:08 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$49.05▼$50.1350-Day Range$49.45▼$72.4952-Week Range$48.99▼$86.38Volume742,077 shsAverage Volume875,233 shsMarket Capitalization$1.62 billionP/E Ratio21.83Dividend Yield3.75%Price Target$76.36 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Papa John's International alerts: Email Address Papa John's International MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.58 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside53.1% Upside$76.36 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy8.82% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.32Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$202,626 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.48%From $2.46 to $2.89 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.4.71 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector30th out of 191 stocksEating Places Industry6th out of 41 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPapa John's International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePapa John's 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 John's International's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.82% of the float of Papa John's International has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPapa John's International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Papa John's International has recently decreased by 0.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPapa John's International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.60%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPapa John's International has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Papa John's International is 81.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Papa John's International will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.67% next year. This indicates that Papa John's International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Papa John's 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPapa John's International has a news sentiment score of 0.32. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Papa John's International this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest21 people have searched for PZZA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 950% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Papa John's International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Papa John's International insiders have sold 103.48% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $99,579.00 in company stock and sold $202,626.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.80% of the stock of Papa John's International is held by insiders.Read more about Papa John's International's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Papa John's International are expected to grow by 17.48% in the coming year, from $2.46 to $2.89 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 22.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.24.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Papa John's International is 22.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.49.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPapa John's International has a PEG Ratio of 1.75. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Read more about Papa John's International's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. About Papa John's 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 HeadlinesMay 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comPapa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) CEO Ravi Thanawala Purchases 1,900 SharesMay 20 at 6:00 AM | investorplace.comFeeling the Pinch: 7 Restaurant Stocks Most at Risk as Consumers Dine Out LessMay 15, 2024 | benzinga.comTop 3 Consumer Stocks That Could Blast Off This Month - Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA)May 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBMO Capital Markets Lowers Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Price Target to $75.00May 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) PT Lowered to $64.00 at KeyCorpMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) PT Lowered to $75.00 at BenchmarkMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDeutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Cuts Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Price Target to $58.00May 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Reaches New 52-Week Low Following Analyst DowngradeMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) PT Lowered to $65.00 at WedbushMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPapa John's International's (PZZA) Overweight Rating Reaffirmed at StephensMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Cedar Fair (FUN), Leslie’s (LESL) and Papa John’s International (PZZA)May 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPapa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Is About To Go Ex-Dividend, And It Pays A 3.5% YieldMay 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLoop Capital Lowers Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Price Target to $90.00May 10, 2024 | benzinga.comWhat the Options Market Tells Us About Papa John's InternationalMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPapa John's Mixed Q1 Results Mirror Ongoing Macro Headwinds, UBS SaysMay 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Papa John’s International (PZZA), Gogoro (GGR) and Beauty Health (SKIN)May 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPapa John's Stock: After A Great Trade, Following Q1 Earnings, We DowngradeMay 9, 2024 | marketwatch.comPapa John's 1Q Profit Drops From Smaller Slice of Holiday SalesMay 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPapa John's International Inc Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats EstimatesMay 9, 2024 | msn.comPapa John's Q1 comparable sales decline amid 'challenging environment'May 9, 2024 | msn.comPapa John’s stock sinks to 4-year low as lower deliveries led to a sales missMay 9, 2024 | msn.comPZZA Stock Earnings: Papa John’s International Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPapa Johns Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 8, 2024 | bizjournals.comPapa Johns names Kurt Milburn as chief supply chain officerMay 8, 2024 | msn.comPapa John's Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewSee More Headlines Receive PZZA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Papa John's International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend2/09/2024Dividend Payable2/23/2024Last Earnings5/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend5/17/2024Today5/21/2024Dividend Payable5/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:PZZA CUSIP69881310 CIK901491 Webwww.papajohns.com Phone(502) 261-7272Fax502-266-2925Employees13,200Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$76.36 High Stock Price Target$106.00 Low Stock Price Target$58.00 Potential Upside/Downside+54.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.58 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.25 Trailing P/E Ratio21.98 Forward P/E Ratio20.10 P/E Growth1.75Net Income$82.10 million Net Margins3.50% Pretax Margin4.60% Return on Equity-19.46% Return on Assets10.17% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.14 billion Price / Sales0.76 Cash Flow$4.55 per share Price / Cash Flow10.88 Book Value($13.54) per share Price / Book-3.65Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,970,000Free Float32,708,000Market Cap$1.63 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.16 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ravi Thanawala (Age 39)Interim CEO, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $871.26kMs. 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: $427.17kMr. Justin FalciolaChief Insights and Technology OfficerStacy FroleVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Mark ShamburaChief Marketing OfficerMr. Elias ReynaChief People & Diversity OfficerMs. Madeline ChadwickChief Corporate Affairs OfficerMr. Joe SieveChief Restaurant OfficerMr. Patrick CoelhoSenior Vice President of DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEBloomin' BrandsNASDAQ:BLMNCracker Barrel Old Country StoreNASDAQ:CBRLJack in the BoxNASDAQ:JACKBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalleye Trading LLCBought 45,500 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Tidal Investments LLCBought 5,199 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.092%Comerica BankSold 1,776 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.057%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 1,802 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.099%Janus Henderson Group PLCBought 7,246 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.070%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PZZA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Papa John's International stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Papa John's International in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PZZA shares. View PZZA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Papa John's International's stock price target for 2024? 12 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Papa John's International's stock. Their PZZA share price targets range from $58.00 to $106.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $76.36 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 53.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PZZA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PZZA shares performed in 2024? Papa John's International's stock was trading at $76.23 at the start of the year. Since then, PZZA stock has decreased by 34.6% and is now trading at $49.87. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Papa John's International's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our PZZA earnings forecast. How were Papa John's International's earnings last quarter? Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.09. The business earned $513.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $544.46 million. Papa John's International had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.46% and a net margin of 3.50%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.68 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 Friday, May 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.69%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 17th. Read our dividend analysis for PZZA. Is Papa John's International a good dividend stock? Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.60%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 81.78%. 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 63.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PZZA. What ETF holds Papa John's International's stock? Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF holds 6,776 shares of PZZA stock, representing 0.99% of its portfolio. 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). Who are Papa John's International's major shareholders? Papa John's International's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.44%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.23%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.86%), Sei Investments Co. (2.83%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.48%) and Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (0.56%). Insiders that own company stock include Jack H Swaysland, Jeffrey C Smith, Laurette T Koellner, Marvin Boakye, Olivia F Kirtley, Ravi Thanawala and Robert Lynch. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:PZZA) was last updated on 5/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersNext President (Not Trump. Not Biden.)The Freeport SocietyConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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