Papa John's

PZZA

Market cap $1.03B

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In the latest chapter of the pizza wars, Papa Johns announced it is closing hundreds of North America locations during a fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. It will also cut about 7% of its workforce.

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Papa John's International, Inc. offers an attractive swing trade setup after a significant valuation reset, with shares yielding over 5.5%. Despite North American comparable sales declines, PZZA's international expansion—101 new international stores in Q4—drives future revenue and earnings potential. 2025 free cash flow nearly doubled versus 2024, and 2026 guidance suggests a return to EPS growth, with consensus targeting $1.85 and a base case of $1.60–$1.90.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Papa John's (PZZA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago.

Papa John's International said profit and revenue fell in the fourth quarter, hurt by a weak consumer backdrop and higher promotions across its North American business.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's International, Inc. Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results.

PZZA, SG and SHAK gear up for Q4 results as value deals, digital push and cost pressures shape restaurant sector performance.