What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for PZZA FY2025 Earnings?

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Papa John’s International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, November 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $1.42 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $1.74. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Papa John’s International’s current full-year earnings is $2.19 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Papa John’s International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.33 EPS.

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $508.15 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $523.67 million. Papa John’s International had a negative return on equity of 14.42% and a net margin of 3.58%.The company’s revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on PZZA. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on Papa John’s International from $38.00 to $42.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 15th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 target price (up from $50.00) on shares of Papa John’s International in a research report on Monday, August 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of Papa John’s International from $40.00 to $46.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 11th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $42.00 price objective on shares of Papa John’s International in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Stephens lowered their target price on shares of Papa John’s International from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Papa John’s International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $50.50.

Papa John’s International Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of PZZA opened at $41.20 on Monday. Papa John’s International has a twelve month low of $30.16 and a twelve month high of $55.74. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $46.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $46.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion, a PE ratio of 18.23, a P/E/G ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 1.10.

Papa John’s International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th will be given a $0.46 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 17th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. Papa John’s International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 164.29%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in Papa John’s International by 4,646.7% in the 1st quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 697 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Papa John’s International by 937.8% in the first quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 851 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 769 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Papa John’s International by 181.8% in the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 947 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 611 shares in the last quarter. Investors Research Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Papa John’s International in the second quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Huntington National Bank raised its stake in Papa John’s International by 7,600.0% in the 2nd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 988 shares during the last quarter.

Papa John’s International Company Profile

Papa John’s International, Inc engages in the operation and franchise of pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Company-owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, International Operations, and All Others. The Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants segment consists of retail sales of pizza and side items, breadsticks, cheese sticks, chicken poppers and wings, dessert items, and canned and bottled beverages.