Papa John's
PZZA
Market cap $1.07B

34.53 USD

+0.81

2.40%

At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

34.53

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

2.40%

5 days

5.76%

1 month

-15.94%

3 months

-11.64%

6 months

-32.89%

Year to date

-20.22%

1 year

-44.03%

5 years

-51.99%

10 years

-43.73%

About: Papa John's is one of the largest players in the global QSR, or quick-service restaurant, pizza market, boasting more than 6,000 restaurants across nearly 50 countries at the end of 2024. The firm operates a predominantly franchised system, owning 9% of its restaurants and generating revenue from franchise royalties, sales of pizza and related products at its company-owned stores, and sales from its commissary supply chain. The firm is the fourth-largest limited-service pizza chain globally and third in the US (Euromonitor International), with a sizable presence in the UK, China, South Korea, and Chile.

Employees: 11,400

Consumer Discretionary Restaurants

0

Funds holding %

of 7,425 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

182% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $152M | Put options by funds: $54M

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 90 | Existing positions reduced: 82

2.55% less ownership

Funds ownership: 127.59% [Q3] → 125.04% (-2.55%) [Q4]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 267 [Q3] → 255 (-12) [Q4]

17% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 58

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.24B [Q3] → $1.68B (-$567M) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$38

10%

upside

Avg. target

$52

49%

upside

High target

$60

74%

upside

4 analyst ratings

3 positive

75%

1 neutral

25%

0 negative

0%

Benchmark Todd Brooks 30% 1-year accuracy 13 / 44 met price target	45%upside $50	Buy Maintained	21 Apr 2025
Stifel Chris O'Cull 42% 1-year accuracy 14 / 33 met price target	10%upside $38	Hold Maintained	15 Apr 2025
Stephens & Co. Jim Salera 31% 1-year accuracy 16 / 52 met price target	68%upside $58	Overweight Maintained	3 Mar 2025
Wedbush Nick Setyan 41% 1-year accuracy 36 / 88 met price target	74%upside $60	Outperform Reiterated	28 Feb 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about PZZA published over the past 30 days

Papa John's Delivers A Slice Of Stability In An Uncertain Market

Papa John's margin transfer strategy and aggressive growth make it a compelling defensive investment, with a 5.9% dividend yield and strong countercyclical potential. Short-term margin sacrifices aim to boost volumes and market share, enhancing long-term operating margins and loyalty by 2028. Despite economic uncertainty, Papa John's focuses on value offerings and incentivizing franchise expansion, expecting structural improvements and market share gains.

Papa John's Delivers A Slice Of Stability In An Uncertain Market

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Papa John's Boosts Digital Offerings With Google Cloud Partnership

PZZA leverages Google's AI tools to assess customer preferences, deliver personalized promotions and simplify the ordering process.

Papa John's Boosts Digital Offerings With Google Cloud Partnership

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Papa John's International wants to inject artificial intelligence technology into how its customers order pizza through an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, the chain said on Thursday.

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Papa Johns and Google Cloud Team Up to Deliver AI-Powered Pizza Experiences

Google Cloud will help elevate the Papa Johns customer experience by anticipating personal cravings and optimizing delivery routes, among other AI-powered upgrades ATLANTA and SUNNYVALE, Calif. , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Papa Johns to revolutionize the pizza maker's ordering and delivery experience using the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Papa Johns and Google Cloud Team Up to Deliver AI-Powered Pizza Experiences

Papa Johns to Report First Quarter Results on May 8, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns©”) will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with a conference call to follow discussing these results at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participants on the call will include Todd Penegor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ravi Thanawala, Chief Financial Officer and EVP, International, and Heather Hollander, SVP of Strategy, Investor Relations and Financial.

Papa Johns to Report First Quarter Results on May 8, 2025

Papa Johns Announces Completion of Amended Credit Facilities, Further Strengthening Financial Foundation to Support Execution of Strategic Objectives

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the closing of an amended credit agreement in a transaction that provides the Company with additional liquidity and strengthens its overall financial profile. With this agreement, the Company is well positioned to continue executing on its strategic priorities aimed at improving sales, identifying opportunities to ensure the restaurant economic mo.

Papa Johns Announces Completion of Amended Credit Facilities, Further Strengthening Financial Foundation to Support Execution of Strategic Objectives

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Papa John's: Another Correction Is Just Too Much

Papa John's International, Inc. remains resilient amid inflationary headwinds due to its strategic focus on franchising and impressive liquidity. PZZA's strategic business portfolio split, with a high concentration on franchisees, supports consistent revenue streams and lowers capital intensity, aiding in market volatility management. Despite a weaker performance in FY24, PZZA's efficient cost management and positive cash inflows position it well for potential market changes in FY25.

Papa John's: Another Correction Is Just Too Much

CNBC Television

We're back in the right position in terms of value with the consumer, says Papa John's CEO

Papa John's President and CEO Todd Penegor joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, consumer trends, commodity costs and more.

We're back in the right position in terms of value with the consumer, says Papa John's CEO

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