PZZA
Papa John's International, Inc.40.91
-0.65-1.56%
Dec 16, 4:00:00 PM EST
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This Quarter (Q1 '26)
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Last Quarter (Q4 '25)
FY Q4 '25
Comp breakdown, closures boost AUVs
Q&A unpacked North America comp weakness, attributing 180bps of 2025 pressure to sides declines, 50bps channel mix, and pizza sizing shifts—yet full-year pizza units rose 4%. Management stressed balancing value promos with innovation like pan pizza, already boosting mix in tests, and single-serve options to expand TAM and sharpen 3P fightback via co-ops. Closures of 300 underperformers lift system AUVs 3% through solid recaptures. Four-walls dipped slightly YoY but eye 200bps rebound. Delivery split showed low-single-digit 3P dollar growth offsetting 1P drops. Prudent tone prevails; watch innovation pull-through.
Key Stats
Market Cap
1.34BP/E (TTM)
35.89Basic EPS (TTM)
1.14Dividend Yield
0.04%Recent Filings
10-K
FY2025 results
Papa Johns grew to 6,083 restaurants in FY2025 ended December 28, 2025, with net unit growth of 53 but revenues dipping 0.3% to $2.05B amid softer North America demand—Domestic company-owned comps fell 3.3% while International accelerated to +5.0%. Q4 saw accelerated refranchising of 85 Domestic units (gain of $17M) and completion of the International Transformation Plan, boosting International comps; commissary sales rose 3.4% on higher volumes yet Domestic 4-wall margins compressed to 10.4% from food cost pressure. Cash from operations hit $126M (up 18%), funding $61M dividends at $1.84/share with $722M debt and $478M revolver capacity. Enterprise Transformation Plan targets $25M+ savings by 2027 via overhead cuts and portfolio optimization. Intense QSR competition threatens quarterly momentum.
8-K
Q4 earnings miss; 2026 outlook cautious
Papa John's reported Q4 2025 revenues down 6% to $498M and full-year net income fell to $32M from $84M, hit by North America comp sales drops of 5% while International rose 6%. Refranchised 85 restaurants, netting gains, amid $21M marketing spend; free cash flow doubled to $61M. Guides 2026 adjusted EBITDA at $200M-$210M, but North America comps down 2-4%. Efficiency drives savings.
8-K
Refranchises 85 stores to Patel
Papa Johns refranchised 85 restaurants in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore markets from its Colonel's Limited joint venture to franchisee Pie Investments, led by Chris Patel, on November 25, 2025, as veteran partner William Freitas retires. Patel's group, now operating over 150 units, plans 52 new restaurants by 2030 in Greater Philadelphia and those markets. Strategic shift boosts franchisee-driven growth.
8-K
Thanawala promoted to lead North America
Papa John's promoted Ravi Thanawala to CFO and President, North America, effective November 18, 2025, adding oversight of restaurant operations and development to his duties; his base salary rose to $700,000 with cash incentive target at 100%. Joe Sieve departed as Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer on November 17, 2025, eligible for severance. Thanawala drove four quarters of positive International comps. Leadership shifts target North America headwinds.
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