Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Papa John’s International (PZZA)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Papa John’s International (NASDAQ: PZZA) recently:

• 5/18/2026 – Papa John’s International was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 5/16/2026 – Papa John’s International was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 5/14/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Stephens. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/11/2026 – Papa John’s International had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $34.00 to $33.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Papa John’s International had its price target lowered by Benchmark Co. from $50.00 to $45.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Papa John’s International had its price target lowered by Piper Sandler from $32.00 to $30.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Stephens. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/27/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Papa John’s International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be issued a $0.46 dividend. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 18th. Papa John’s International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 221.69%.

Papa John’s International, Inc is a leading American pizza restaurant chain known for its focus on high-quality ingredients and consistent product offerings. Founded in 1984 by John Schnatter in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the company has grown to operate thousands of restaurants across the United States and in more than 40 international markets. Papa John’s restaurants are primarily franchised, supported by a network of corporate-owned outlets that together drive brand standards, operational guidance and marketing efforts.

The core menu at Papa John’s centers on a variety of hand-tossed and pan pizzas made with a signature stone-baked crust and topped with real cheese, vine-ripened tomato sauce and premium meats and vegetables.