Papa John's (PZZA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
PZZA Stock Forecast
Papa John's (PZZA) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $42.00, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $34.00. This represents a 8.08% increase from the last price of $38.86.
PZZA Stock Rating
Papa John's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (56.25%), 14 Hold (43.75%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
PZZA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Papa John's | 8.08% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical Stocks | 12.30% |
| Industry | Restaurants Stocks | 14.50% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Avg Price Target | $38.00 | $38.67 | $43.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $38.86 | $38.86 | $38.86 |
| Upside/Downside | -2.21% | -0.49% | 10.65% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 26 | - | 4 | 11 | - | - | 15 |
| Feb, 26 | - | 4 | 11 | - | - | 15 |
| Jan, 26 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 14 |
| Dec, 25 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 14 |
| Nov, 25 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 14 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2026 | Andrew Strelzik | BMO Capital | $42.00 | $31.35 | 33.97% | 8.08% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $34.00 | $32.58 | 4.36% | -12.51% |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | $40.00 | $37.78 | 5.88% | 2.93% | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Dennis Geiger | UBS | $42.00 | $43.40 | -3.23% | 8.08% |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $44.00 | $40.78 | 7.90% | 13.23% |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Mizuho Securities | $58.00 | $51.59 | 12.42% | 49.25% | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Stephens | $50.00 | $42.51 | 17.62% | 28.67% | |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Chris O'Cull | Stifel Nicolaus | $42.00 | $47.96 | -12.43% | 8.08% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Chris O'Cull | Stifel Nicolaus | $38.00 | $31.87 | 19.23% | -2.21% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Chris O'Cull | Stifel Nicolaus | $40.00 | $40.79 | -1.94% | 2.93% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2026 | BMO Capital | Underperform | Underperform | hold |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | hold |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Aug 04, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| May 27, 2025 | Bank of America Securities | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jan 07, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Nov 14, 2024 | KeyBanc | Overweight | Sector Weight | downgrade |
| Oct 07, 2024 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $3.43 | $1.90 | $2.49 | $2.55 | $0.90 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $3.38 | $2.83 | $2.53 | $2.21 | $2.43 | $2.70 | $4.08 |
| High Forecast | $3.50 | $2.91 | $2.58 | $2.27 | $2.55 | $3.32 | $4.18 |
| Low Forecast | $3.30 | $2.77 | $2.47 | $2.11 | $2.20 | $2.01 | $3.98 |
| Surprise % | 1.48% | -32.86% | -1.58% | 15.38% | -62.96% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $2.07B | $2.10B | $2.14B | $2.06B | $2.05B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $2.06B | $2.10B | $2.14B | $2.05B | $2.08B | $2.14B | $2.47B |
| High Forecast | $2.12B | $2.15B | $2.15B | $2.07B | $2.11B | $2.16B | $2.51B |
| Low Forecast | $2.03B | $2.07B | $2.13B | $2.04B | $2.05B | $2.13B | $2.42B |
| Surprise % | 0.19% | 0.10% | -0.33% | 0.69% | -1.40% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $120.02M | $67.77M | $82.10M | $83.49M | $64.64M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $111.92M | $78.15M | $82.10M | $72.47M | $80.58M | $88.40M | $135.17M |
| High Forecast | $116.01M | $93.78M | $98.52M | $75.13M | $84.69M | $110.10M | $138.48M |
| Low Forecast | $109.57M | $62.52M | $65.68M | $69.81M | $72.92M | $66.71M | $131.86M |
| Surprise % | 7.23% | -13.28% | - | 15.20% | -19.78% | - | - |