Financial Performance
5Y price score: (108)
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10Y return: (50.6)%
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52-week range
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
4.2 %
Dividend Yield TTM
7.5 %
Market cap $
$ 803.8
Price / Earnings TTM
30.9
Price / Book TTM
(1.8)
PEG TTM
(0.5)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
(44.7) %
(74.5) %
(50.6) %
Free cash flow per share growth
78.8 %
(59.6) %
(38.7) %
Earnings per share growth
(64.6) %
(49.2) %
(52.4) %
Founded: 1,984
Employees: 11,400
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q1 (May 7, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Papa John's is executing a transformation plan aimed at becoming the best pizza makers in the industry.
- The company is focusing on improving 4-wall margins, enhancing customer experience, and supporting franchisees for long-term growth.
- Leadership is confident in the brand's strength and the ongoing transformation, despite challenges in the consumer environment and competitive pressures.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.2 billion, down 3% in constant currency.
- Total consolidated revenue decreased 8% to $479 million, with domestic company-owned revenues down $31 million due to refranchising and lower comparable sales.
- International comparable sales grew by 4%, with notable performance in the U.K. (11% growth) and the Middle East (9% growth).
- North American comparable sales declined mid-single digits, primarily due to lower new customer acquisition and transaction sizes.
3) Operational & Product Plans
- New product launches include Pan Pizza and oven-toasted sandwiches, aimed at enhancing the menu and attracting new customers.
- The company is also introducing Cheesy Garlic Bread and expanding its retail presence with garlic sauce available in major grocery chains.
- Technology investments include a new POS system and improved digital ordering capabilities to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
- The company is piloting labor optimization tools and has closed 44 underperforming locations to improve overall profitability.
4) Guidance & Outlook
- For 2026, Papa John's expects global system-wide sales to be flat to low single-digit declines, with North American comparable sales projected to decrease by 2% to 4%.
- The company aims to achieve consolidated adjusted EBITDA between $200 million and $210 million, with plans for significant marketing investments to support innovation.
- The outlook reflects ongoing competitive pressures and a cautious consumer environment, with expectations for improved performance in the second half of the year.
5) Problems / Headwinds
- The company faces challenges from a highly promotional QSR marketplace, with competitors compressing margins.
- North American sales were impacted by severe weather and a shift in customer ordering patterns, leading to lower transaction sizes.
- The competitive landscape remains intense, particularly from larger chains and aggregators, affecting customer acquisition and retention efforts.
Bottom line: Papa John's is navigating a challenging consumer environment while executing a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at long-term growth and profitability. The focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer engagement positions the company for potential recovery in the second half of 2026, despite current headwinds.
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Papa John's International Inc is a company. Founded in 1984. As of August 14, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $803796202 with a current stock price of $24.43.