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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 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $43.50, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $40.00. This represents a 19.57% increase from the last price of $36.38.

$35 $44 $53 $62 $71 $80 High: $50 Avg: $43.5 Low: $40 Last Closed Price: $36.38

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
Total 32 0 14 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PZZA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPapa John's19.57%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 12.83%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts148
Avg Price Target$40.00$46.00$44.25
Last Closing Price$36.38$36.38$36.38
Upside/Downside9.95%26.44%21.63%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26-410--14
Dec, 25-410--14
Nov, 25-410--14
Oct, 25-59--14
Sep, 25-59--14
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 09, 2026Mizuho Securities$40.00$37.785.88%9.95%
Nov 10, 2025Dennis GeigerUBS$42.00$43.40-3.23%15.45%
Nov 07, 2025Nick SetyanMizuho Securities$44.00$40.787.90%20.95%
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities$58.00$51.5912.42%59.43%
Oct 13, 2025Stephens$50.00$42.5117.62%37.44%
Aug 15, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$42.00$47.96-12.43%15.45%
Apr 15, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$38.00$31.8719.23%4.45%
Mar 26, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$40.00$40.79-1.94%9.95%
Jan 07, 2025Dennis GeigerUBS$45.00$39.9412.67%23.69%
Nov 08, 2024Lauren SilbermanDeutsche Bank$55.00$55.21-0.38%51.18%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 10, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
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

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.43$1.90$2.49$2.55---
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%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.07B$2.10B$2.14B$2.06B---
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%---

Net Income Forecast

$60M $76M $92M $108M $124M $140M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$120.02M$67.77M$82.10M$83.32M---
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%-14.97%---

PZZA Forecast FAQ

Is Papa John's stock a buy?

Papa John's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 14 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 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $43.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $40 at the low end to $50 at the high end, suggesting a potential 19.57% change from the previous closing price of $36.38.

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

Papa John's's stock forecast shows a 19.57% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and outperforming the restaurants stocks industry (12.83%).

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

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 71.43% 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.