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 $26.00, with a high of $28.00 and a low of $24.00. This represents a 14.24% increase from the last price of $22.76.
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%), 16 Buy (50.00%), 15 Hold (46.88%), 1 Sell (3.12%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
PZZA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Papa John's | 14.24% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical Stocks | 12.30% |
| Industry | Restaurants Stocks | 18.32% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 5 | 12 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $27.20 | $37.17 |
| Last Closing Price | $22.76 | $22.76 | $22.76 |
| Upside/Downside | - | 19.51% | 63.31% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep, 26 | - | 2 | 11 | - | 1 | 14 |
| Aug, 26 | - | 4 | 9 | - | 1 | 14 |
| Jul, 26 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 14 |
| Jun, 26 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 14 |
| May, 26 | - | 4 | 11 | - | - | 15 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2026 | Dennis Geiger | UBS | $28.00 | $24.64 | 13.64% | 23.02% |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Stephens | $24.00 | $24.64 | -2.60% | 5.45% | |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Alexander Slagle | Jefferies | $26.00 | $24.64 | 5.52% | 14.24% |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $26.00 | $24.64 | 5.52% | 14.24% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $32.00 | $30.23 | 5.86% | 40.60% |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Andrew Strelzik | BMO Capital | $42.00 | $31.35 | 33.97% | 84.53% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $34.00 | $32.58 | 4.36% | 49.38% |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | $40.00 | $37.78 | 5.88% | 75.75% | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Dennis Geiger | UBS | $42.00 | $43.40 | -3.23% | 84.53% |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $44.00 | $40.78 | 7.90% | 93.32% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Stephens | Overweight | Negative | downgrade |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | Hold | downgrade |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | hold |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Bank of America Securities | Buy | Underperform | downgrade |
| May 14, 2026 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Mar 02, 2026 | BMO Capital | Underperform | Underperform | hold |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | 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% | - | - |