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Papa John's (PZZA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PZZA Stock Forecast

Papa John's (PZZA) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $46.00, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $42.00. This represents a -16.83% decline from the last price of $55.31.

$40 $48 $56 $64 $72 $80 High: $50 Avg: $46 Low: $42 Last Closed Price: $55.31

PZZA Stock Rating

Papa John's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (58.06%), 13 Hold (41.94%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 31 0 13 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PZZA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPapa John's-16.83%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 11.15%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 22.14%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts126
Avg Price Target$50.00$46.00$45.00
Last Closing Price$55.31$55.31$55.31
Upside/Downside-9.60%-16.83%-18.64%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25-59--14
Sep, 25-59--14
Aug, 25-59--14
Jul, 25-59--14
Jun, 25249--15
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 13, 2025Stephens$50.00$42.5117.62%-9.60%
Aug 15, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$42.00$47.96-12.43%-24.06%
Apr 15, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$38.00$31.8719.23%-31.30%
Mar 26, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$40.00$40.79-1.94%-27.68%
Jan 07, 2025Dennis GeigerUBS$45.00$39.9412.67%-18.64%
Nov 08, 2024Lauren SilbermanDeutsche Bank$55.00$55.21-0.38%-0.56%
Oct 22, 2024Sara SenatoreBank of America Securities$71.00$53.0333.89%28.37%
Aug 09, 2024Aisling GrueningerPiper Sandler$65.00$43.4449.63%17.52%
Aug 09, 2024Andrew StrelzikBMO Capital$65.00$43.4449.63%17.52%
Aug 09, 2024Eric GonzalezKeyBanc$50.00$43.2315.66%-9.60%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 11, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Aug 11, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Aug 08, 2025StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 04, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 27, 2025Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Jan 07, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 14, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
Oct 07, 2024StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 23, 2024WedbushOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 09, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.79$3.43$1.90$2.49$2.55---
Avg Forecast$1.45$3.38$2.83$2.53$2.21$2.43$2.70$4.08
High Forecast$1.51$3.50$2.91$2.58$2.27$2.55$3.32$4.18
Low Forecast$1.42$3.30$2.77$2.47$2.11$2.20$2.01$3.98
Surprise %23.45%1.48%-32.86%-1.58%15.38%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.81B$2.07B$2.10B$2.14B$2.06B---
Avg Forecast$1.81B$2.06B$2.10B$2.14B$2.05B$2.08B$2.14B$2.47B
High Forecast$1.86B$2.12B$2.15B$2.15B$2.07B$2.11B$2.16B$2.51B
Low Forecast$1.78B$2.03B$2.07B$2.13B$2.04B$2.05B$2.13B$2.42B
Surprise %0.05%0.19%0.10%-0.33%0.69%---

Net Income Forecast

$45M $64M $83M $102M $121M $140M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$57.93M$120.02M$67.77M$82.10M$83.32M---
Avg Forecast$61.15M$111.92M$78.15M$82.10M$72.47M$80.58M$88.40M$135.17M
High Forecast$73.39M$116.01M$93.78M$98.52M$75.13M$84.69M$110.10M$138.48M
Low Forecast$48.92M$109.57M$62.52M$65.68M$69.81M$72.92M$66.71M$131.86M
Surprise %-5.27%7.23%-13.28%-14.97%---

PZZA Forecast FAQ

Is Papa John's stock a buy?

Papa John's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Papa John's is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Papa John's's price target?

Papa John's's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $46 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $42 at the low end to $50 at the high end, suggesting a potential -16.83% change from the previous closing price of $55.31.

How does Papa John's stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Papa John's's stock forecast shows a -16.83% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (11.15%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (22.14%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Papa John's over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 35.71% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 35.71% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 35.71% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Papa John's’s EPS forecast?

Papa John's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.43, marking a -4.71% decrease from the reported $2.55 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.7 in 2026, and $4.08 in 2027.

What is Papa John's’s revenue forecast?

Papa John's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.08B, reflecting a 1.15% increase from the reported $2.06B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.14B, and $2.47B for 2027.

What is Papa John's’s net income forecast?

Papa John's's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $80.58M, representing a -3.29% decrease from the reported $83.32M in 2024. Projections indicate $88.4M in 2026, and $135.17M in 2027.