Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)
Papa Johns shutters nearly 50 locations across 17 states as competition intensifies
As underperforming franchise locations are phased out, the chain laid off 7 percent of it's corporate workforce.
Papa Johns is closing stores: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 as the pizza chain reduces its footprint
More than three months after it announced plans to close hundreds of restaurant locations this year, Papa Johns International appears to have already made significant reductions to its national footprint.
Exclusive: Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say
Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls around 10% of the pizza chain's domestic restaurants, to take the company private, three sources told Reuters.
Papa John's International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Papa John's International NASDAQ: PZZA executives said the pizza chain is continuing a broad transformation plan as it navigates softer North American demand, a promotional quick-service restaurant environment and a more cautious consumer.
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Compared to Estimates, Papa John's (PZZA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for Papa John's (PZZA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Papa John's Says Inflation-Weary Consumers Are Trading Down
Papa John's International said budget-conscious customers have traded down to smaller pizzas and passed on sides and desserts in the latest quarter, weighing on sales and profit.
Papa John's (PZZA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Papa John's (PZZA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.36 per share a year ago.
Papa John's (PZZA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Papa John's (PZZA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Pizza chains Papa John's and Pizza Hut edge closer to finding new owners, sources say
Two of America's most popular national pizza chains are edging closer to selling to new owners as stiff competition, rising commodity costs and waning consumer demand are undercutting performance, according to five people familiar with the discussions.
Papa John's: A Slice Of Dividend Remains Attractive And Sustainable
Papa John's International demonstrates resilience amid macroeconomic volatility, leveraging international expansion and a franchise-heavy model to offset domestic weakness. PZZA's fundamentals and prudent debt management support sustainability, with stable liquidity and a Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.4x ensuring dividend longevity. Valuation via Dividend Discount Model yields a $39.40 target price, implying a 10% upside and a 5.16% dividend yield, justifying a buy rating with caution.
Papa John's: Cheap Enough To Consider Despite Dividend Cut Risks
Papa John's is rated Buy, driven by attractive valuation, turnaround potential, and takeover interest amid macro headwinds. PZZA targets $60M in supply chain cost savings, portfolio right-sizing, and international expansion to offset North American weakness. The ongoing $47/share takeover offer could spark a bidding war, highlighting latent value despite operational and macro challenges.
