Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) Stock Price & Analysis
Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) rose 0.07% to USD 30.37 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PZZA last closed at USD 30.35; the session ranged USD 30.02–31.2 on volume of 843,087 shares. Market capitalization is $999.23M, with a 52-week range of USD 29.55–55.74 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC)
| Price | USD 30.37 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.35 |
| Open | USD 30.35 |
| Day Range | USD 30.02 – 31.2 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 29.55 – 55.74 |
| Volume | 843,087 shares |
| Market Cap | $999.23M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PZZA)
Nexqual's technical model rates PZZA "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 33.55) |
| MACD | -0.83 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PZZA)
Wall Street analysts rate PZZA "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 36.9 (range USD 30–45), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 36.9 |
| High Target | USD 45 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 9 / 1 |
Earnings (PZZA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.45 |
| Revenue Estimate | $481.91M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.37 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.34 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.41 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.41 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PZZA)
| Total Revenue | $2.01B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -7.70% |
| Gross Margin | +20.49% |
| Operating Margin | +5.22% |
| Profit Margin | +1.42% |
| Current Ratio | 0.84 |
| Total Cash | $39.15M |
| Total Debt | $952.72M |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.00M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PZZA)
Nexqual rates Papa Johns International Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -0% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 20%, operating 5% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $39M cash vs $953M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $67M, slim 3.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PZZA)
| Insider Ownership | +1.74% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.71% |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.90M |
| Float | 32.44M |
| Short % of Float | +23.55% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
Leadership (PZZA)
Papa Johns International Inc is led by Todd Allan Penegor (age 60), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Todd Allan Penegor (age 60) |
|---|---|
| Interim CFO, Senior VP of Corporate Finance & Principal Accounting Officer | Christopher K. Collins (age 55) |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Jenna Bromberg |
| Senior Vice President of Global People Experience | James Furnell |
| Senior Vice President of Development | Patrick Coelho |
Major Backers & Investors (PZZA)
Notable institutional backers of Papa Johns International Inc include Brandes Investment Partners L.P., Earnest Partners LLC, Irth Capital Management LP , according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 8% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 5.78% |
| Irth Capital Management LP | 4.95% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 4.5% |
| SEI Investments Co | 3.28% |
| Quinn Opportunity Partners, LLC | 3.27% |
| Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 1.24% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.87% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.74% |
| State Street | 4.7% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC.
From Papa Johns International Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our approach will leverage our individualized knowledge of our customers and vast consumer data to create more personalized offers, differentiate our brand through creativity and disruption and may include supplemental investments to reach a wider audience through traditional and digital advertising, ensuring a strong presence in key regional and local markets.
- Investing in our technology to deliver a more seamless and personalized experience across our digital assets and owned channels as well as to drive greater efficiency throughout our operations by leveraging our data to inform our decisions and better serve our customers.
- Operating Company-owned restaurants allows us to improve operations, training, marketing and quality standards for the benefit of the entire Papa Johns system.
- This system enables us to monitor and control product quality and consistency while lowering food and other costs.
Partnerships
- We will establish a development or a master franchise agreement with a franchisee for the opening of a specified number of restaurants within a defined period of time and specified geographic area.
- Under a development agreement with master franchise rights, upon meeting certain conditions, the franchisee has the right to sub-franchise a portion of the development to one or more sub-franchisees approved by us.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.