Papa John’s International (PZZA) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) is anticipated to announce its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.1672 per share and revenue of $459.48 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.01. Papa John’s International had a net margin of 1.34% and a negative return on equity of 10.98%. The business had revenue of $482.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $481.25 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.41 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Papa John’s International to post $1.12 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1.15 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Papa John’s International Price Performance

PZZA stock opened at $18.90 on Tuesday. Papa John’s International has a 52-week low of $17.69 and a 52-week high of $52.02. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $20.40 and its 200-day simple moving average is $29.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $622.19 million, a P/E ratio of 23.92, a P/E/G ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.13.

Papa John’s International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Papa John’s International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Papa John’s Canada launched a new 16-inch XL pizza, adding a larger-format menu option that could support customer engagement and sales in the Canadian market. Papa John’s Canada introduces new 16-inch XL pizza
• Positive Sentiment: Papa John’s and PJP Investments Group extended their Middle East franchise partnership through 2036, providing longer-term geographic continuity and potential royalty growth. Papa John’s and PJP Investments Group extend Middle East franchise partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: Papa John’s is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on November 5. The preview anticipates earnings of approximately $0.15 per share, making the report and management’s outlook the next major catalyst. Papa John’s Q3 2026 earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target from $28 to $21 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and Mizuho also cut its target. The reductions signal weaker analyst expectations for Papa John’s earnings or valuation. UBS cuts Papa John’s price target
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms reiterated a November 2 lead-plaintiff deadline in a securities class action covering investors who bought PZZA between August 7, 2025, and August 5, 2026. The case alleges misleading statements about the company’s reacceleration prospects before a later outlook reduction, adding reputational and potential legal risk. Papa John’s securities class action deadline

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on PZZA. Benchmark cut shares of Papa John’s International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Stephens reduced their target price on Papa John’s International from $24.00 to $19.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Mizuho decreased their target price on Papa John’s International from $26.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Zacks Research upgraded Papa John’s International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 19th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Papa John’s International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 26th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $28.57.

Papa John’s International Company Profile

Papa John’s International, Inc operates and franchises restaurants under the Papa Johns brand. The company specializes in pizza and related food products, serving customers primarily through delivery, carryout and dine-in locations, as well as online and mobile ordering platforms.

Its menu includes a variety of pizzas with different crusts and toppings, along with sides such as breadsticks, chicken products and desserts. Papa Johns also offers soft drinks, dipping sauces and other complementary items, with menus and promotions adapted to local markets.

Founded in 1984 by John Schnatter, Papa Johns has grown into an international restaurant system with locations across North America and various markets in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and other regions.