Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) Stock Price & Analysis
Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) rose 0.82% to USD 31.91 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PZZA last closed at USD 31.65; the session ranged USD 31.39–32.45 on volume of 728,346 shares. Market capitalization is $1.05B, with a 52-week range of USD 29.55–55.74 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 31.91 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.82% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.65 |
| Open | USD 31.46 |
| Day Range | USD 31.39 – 32.45 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 29.55 – 55.74 |
| Volume | 728,346 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.05B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PZZA)
Nexqual's technical model rates PZZA "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 34.37) |
| MACD | -0.66 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PZZA)
Wall Street analysts rate PZZA "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 37.9 (range USD 30–45), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 37.9 |
| High Target | USD 45 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 10 / 0 |
Earnings (PZZA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.45 |
| Revenue Estimate | $482.27M |
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, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 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, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PZZA)
Nexqual rates Papa Johns International Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 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 | +104.48% |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.90M |
| Float | 32.44M |
| Short % of Float | +24.76% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Leadership (PZZA)
Papa Johns International Inc is led by Todd Allan Penegor (age 60), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Todd Allan Penegor (age 60) |
|---|---|
| CFO & President of North America | Ravi Thanawala (age 40) |
| 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 June 9, 2026 at 23:42 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 | 23.07% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.74% |
| State Street | 4.69% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 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: June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.