Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Stock Forecast
PZZA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.23 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $28.38 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +46.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.11
- 52-week range
- $19.21 – $55.31
PZZA analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PZZA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PZZA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.16 | $0.06 | $0.32 | $0.32 | −51.1% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.17 | $0.90 | $1.45 | $1.43 | −17.9% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.31 | $0.95 | $1.58 | $1.17 | +11.6% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PZZA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $459.0M | $449.9M | $486.9M | −9.7% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.88B | $1.86B | $1.96B | −8.3% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.84B | $1.67B | $1.99B | −2.2% | 13 |
PZZA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PZZA revenue: reported and forecast
PZZA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.31 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | −49.0% | 0 up · 14 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.47 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.17 | −20.2% | 0 up · 14 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.73 | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.31 | −24.4% | 0 up · 14 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PZZA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PZZA beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from PZZA
13 analysts cover Papa John's International; their consensus rating is hold (3.23 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $28.38, 46.3% above the latest close of $19.39. Analysts expect earnings of $1.17 per share for 2026, −17.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.8 billion. Papa John's International beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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PZZA forecast FAQ
What is Papa John's International's price target?
The average analyst price target for Papa John's International is $28.38, 46.3% above the latest close of $19.39.
Is Papa John's International a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Papa John's International, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 10 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Papa John's International's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.17 per share for 2026 (range $0.90 to $1.45); for 2027 the estimate is $1.31.
What is Papa John's International's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.9 billion, growth of −8.3%; for 2027 it is $1.8 billion.
When does Papa John's International report earnings?
Papa John's International is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.11.
Does Papa John's International usually beat earnings estimates?
Papa John's International reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.