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Papa John's International - PZZA Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $50.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 19.22%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$42.36 As of 12/4/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.51 (-1.19%)

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Analyst Price Target for PZZA

Analyst Price Target is $50.50
▲ +19.22% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Papa John's International in the last 3 months. The average price target is $50.50, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $42.00. The average price target represents a 19.22% upside from the last price of $42.36.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 13 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Papa John's International. This rating has held steady since January 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
11/24/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
11/17/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
11/10/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$42.00
11/7/2025StephensLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $49.00
11/5/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/28/2025MizuhoUpgradeHold
10/27/2025MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$58.00
10/20/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
10/13/2025StephensSet Target$50.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/6/2025Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $50.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
8/15/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$38.00 ➝ $42.00
8/11/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $46.00
8/11/2025BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $60.00
8/8/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $52.00
8/4/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $42.00
6/12/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00
5/12/2025BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $50.00
5/9/2025Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $56.00
5/8/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $50.00
5/5/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $38.00
4/21/2025BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $50.00
4/15/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $38.00
3/26/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$45.00 ➝ $40.00
3/3/2025Northcoast ResearchUpgradeHold
2/28/2025WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $60.00
2/27/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $60.00
2/14/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $60.00
1/21/2025Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $60.00
1/15/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$55.00 ➝ $42.00
1/15/2025WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $60.00
1/13/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $62.00
1/7/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $45.00
12/13/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $62.00
12/13/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $60.00
11/14/2024KeyCorpDowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
11/8/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $56.00
11/8/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $60.00
11/7/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $62.00
10/22/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $71.00
8/23/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $51.00
8/9/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$58.00 ➝ $45.00
8/9/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$75.00 ➝ $65.00
8/9/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$58.00 ➝ $47.00
8/9/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$61.00 ➝ $50.00
8/9/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $51.00
8/9/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$64.00 ➝ $50.00
8/8/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $60.00
7/30/2024WedbushLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $51.00
7/17/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$78.00 ➝ $69.00
6/26/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$55.00 ➝ $45.00
5/23/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $75.00
5/10/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$97.00 ➝ $90.00
5/10/2024BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$87.00 ➝ $75.00
5/10/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$77.00 ➝ $58.00
5/10/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$78.00 ➝ $64.00
5/10/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $75.00
5/10/2024WedbushLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$76.00 ➝ $65.00
5/9/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00
4/22/2024Stifel NicolausUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$65.00 ➝ $60.00
4/12/2024StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$75.00
4/9/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $78.00
3/22/2024BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $87.00
3/22/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $80.00
3/22/2024BTIG ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
3/1/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $84.00
3/1/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$87.00
1/11/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $80.00
1/11/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$85.00 ➝ $87.00
1/5/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/4/2024Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$65.00
11/3/2023StephensLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $75.00
11/3/2023WedbushLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $73.00
11/3/2023Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$81.00 ➝ $65.00
11/3/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $75.00
10/26/2023WedbushDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$95.00
10/19/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$71.00
9/1/2023WedbushUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $95.00
8/31/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00
8/7/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00
8/4/2023BTIG ResearchLower Target$100.00 ➝ $95.00
8/4/2023WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00
8/3/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00
7/28/2023WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00
7/21/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$99.00 ➝ $106.00
7/20/2023OTR GlobalUpgradePositive
6/14/202358.comReiterated RatingInitiates
6/13/2023Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageNeutral$77.00
4/11/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $90.00
4/6/2023Stifel NicolausLower Target$96.00 ➝ $90.00
3/7/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$80.00 ➝ $86.00
2/28/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $96.00
2/27/2023Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$97.00
2/27/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy$95.00
2/24/2023WedbushLower TargetNeutral$96.00 ➝ $90.00
2/24/2023StephensBoost TargetOverweight$88.00 ➝ $95.00
2/8/2023WedbushBoost TargetNeutral$92.00 ➝ $96.00
1/25/2023Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy$103.00
12/21/2022WedbushDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
11/7/2022Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
11/4/2022UBS GroupLower Target$80.00
11/4/2022StephensLower TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $88.00
11/4/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $105.00
11/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$123.00 ➝ $97.00
11/3/2022WedbushLower TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $85.00
10/7/2022BTIG ResearchLower TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $115.00
10/3/2022WedbushLower TargetOutperform$109.00 ➝ $95.00
10/3/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$94.00 ➝ $82.00
9/30/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $90.00
9/22/2022StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$100.00
9/20/2022Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $100.00
8/17/2022BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $130.00
8/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$123.00
8/9/2022BenchmarkBoost Target$105.00
8/5/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$110.00 ➝ $105.00
7/21/2022OTR GlobalDowngradePositive
7/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$109.00 ➝ $92.00
6/30/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$120.00 ➝ $110.00
5/11/2022UBS GroupLower Target$144.00 ➝ $93.00
5/6/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$145.00 ➝ $130.00
5/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$122.00 ➝ $109.00
5/6/2022WedbushLower Target$120.00 ➝ $112.00
5/3/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$155.00 ➝ $125.00
4/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$154.00 ➝ $150.00
4/1/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuy$140.00
2/25/2022MKM PartnersLower Target$135.00 ➝ $120.00
2/25/2022StephensLower TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $145.00
2/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$136.00 ➝ $122.00
2/24/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$165.00 ➝ $155.00
2/22/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $140.00
2/11/2022WedbushLower TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $145.00
2/2/2022Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$147.00
11/12/2021BenchmarkInitiated CoverageBuy$145.00
11/5/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $145.00
11/5/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $135.00
11/5/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $150.00
11/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $154.00
11/5/2021Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$136.00
11/5/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $155.00
11/5/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $155.00
11/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$127.00 ➝ $136.00
11/4/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$136.00 ➝ $155.00
10/12/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$132.00 ➝ $140.00
10/5/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$147.00
9/29/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $140.00
8/6/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $140.00
8/6/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $140.00
8/6/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$120.00 ➝ $130.00
8/6/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $136.00
8/6/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$111.00 ➝ $127.00
8/6/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$124.00 ➝ $132.00
8/4/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $114.00
8/3/2021BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $135.00
7/19/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$115.00 ➝ $125.00
7/12/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $125.00
7/12/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$118.00 ➝ $124.00
5/10/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$106.00 ➝ $110.00
5/7/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $110.00
5/6/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00
5/3/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$101.00 ➝ $106.00
4/26/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$101.00 ➝ $106.00
3/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageOutperform$105.00
3/1/2021KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$115.00 ➝ $112.00
2/26/2021WedbushLower TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $101.00
2/25/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$99.00 ➝ $110.00
2/23/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $113.00
2/23/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$91.00 ➝ $110.00
2/22/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$94.00 ➝ $115.00
2/22/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $125.00
2/9/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$98.00 ➝ $110.00
1/7/2021MKM PartnersLower Target$93.00 ➝ $91.00
1/7/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $99.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.50 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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Current Sentiment

  • 23 very positive mentions
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  • 10 negative mentions
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Papa John's International logo
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. The North America Franchising segment involves the offering of sales and support activities, development rights, and collection of royalties from franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The North America Commissaries segment includes the eleven full-service regional dough production and distribution and quality control centers. The International Operations segment represents all restaurant operations outside of the United States and Canada. The All Others segment focuses on franchise contributions to marketing funds and sale, company-owned and franchised restaurants, information systems and related services used in restaurant operations, point-of-sale system, online and other technology-based ordering platforms, printing, and promotional items. The company was founded by John H. Schnatter in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
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Today's Range

Now: $42.36
Low: $41.88
High: $42.99

50 Day Range

MA: $45.68
Low: $38.55
High: $55.31

52 Week Range

Now: $42.36
Low: $30.16
High: $55.74

Volume

525,429 shs

Average Volume

1,664,842 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.39 billion

P/E Ratio

37.82

Dividend Yield

4.29%

Beta

1.16

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Papa John's International?

The following sell-side analysts have issued reports on Papa John's International in the last twelve months: Bank of America Corporation, Benchmark Co., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Loop Capital, Mizuho, Northcoast Research, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group AG, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
View the latest analyst ratings for PZZA.

What is the current price target for Papa John's International?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Papa John's International in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $50.50, suggesting a possible upside of 19.2%. Wedbush has the highest price target set, predicting PZZA will reach $60.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $42.00 for Papa John's International in the next year.
View the latest price targets for PZZA.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Papa John's International?

Papa John's International currently has 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in PZZA, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
View the latest ratings for PZZA.

What other companies compete with Papa John's International?

Other companies that are similar to Papa John's International include Arcos Dorados, Cheesecake Factory, Wendy's, BJ's Restaurants and Biglari. Learn More about companies similar to Papa John‘s International.

How do I contact Papa John's International's investor relations team?

Papa John's International's physical mailing address is 2002 Papa Johns Boulevard, Louisville KY, 40299. The company's listed phone number is (502) 261-7272 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Papa John's International is www.papajohns.com. Learn More about contacing Papa John‘s International investor relations.