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Bank of America Corp DE Lowers Stock Position in Papa John's International, Inc. $PZZA

Papa John’s rating cut by S&P on weak sales performance

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Papa John's International Inc. to B+ from BB- due to weaker-than-expected operating performance and a revised 2026 guidance. The rating agency expects the company's adjusted leverage to remain above 4x through 2027, driven by declining North American comparable sales …

Managed Account Advisors (PZZA) discloses 6.6% beneficial stake in Papa Johns

Managed Account Advisors LLC has disclosed a 6.6% beneficial ownership stake in Papa Johns International Inc., amounting to 2,158,609 shares. The filing, a Schedule 13G, indicates that the firm has no voting power but holds sole dispositive power over 2,087,919 shares and shared dispositive …

Pizza giant Papa Johns reappoints legal chief amid leadership reshuffle

Papa Johns International has reappointed Caroline Miller Oyler as its chief legal and risk officer, a role she will hold concurrently with her chief administration officer duties. This move is part of a broader leadership reshuffle at the pizza giant, which also sees General …

Papa John’s Franchisee Win in Driver Tip Case Undone on Appeal

A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision in a case involving a Papa John's franchisee and a delivery driver's minimum wage and overtime claims. The Tenth Circuit ruled that the district judge improperly evaluated the merits of the worker's claims before …

Papa Johns (PZZA) details Rule 144 stock plan and vesting through 2026

Papa Johns International Inc. (PZZA) has announced a planned disposition of common stock under a Rule 144 notice, with 556,946.32 units potentially for sale on NASDAQ by August 10, 2026. The company also detailed multiple future Restricted Stock Vesting events through March 2026, including …

PZZA SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: SueWallSt Notifies Investors of Potential Securities Claims Involving Papa John's International

SueWallSt.com has announced an investigation into Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) following a significant reduction in its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook and the suspension of its quarterly dividend. The firm is notifying investors of potential securities law violations, as Papa John's had previously …

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Receives Average Recommendation of "Reduce" from Brokerages

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) has received a consensus "Reduce" recommendation from ten brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $33.25. Several firms recently lowered their price targets, and the stock is trading near its 12-month low despite beating EPS estimates. The company's revenue …

Papa Johns names new CMO, CDO in executive shuffle - Bizwomen

Papa Johns International Inc. has announced a significant reshuffle in its senior leadership, appointing Chris Lyn-Sue as global chief marketing officer and John Matter to the newly created role of global chief development officer. Caroline Miller Oyler will now serve as chief legal and …

Papa John's International Investigation Notice: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into Papa John's International (PZZA)

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) for potential securities law violations after the company reported Q2 2026 results that showed revenue decline, reduced full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance, and suspended its quarterly dividend, causing an approximate 17% drop in share …

Papa Johns overhauls its marketing strategy amid sales decline

Papa Johns is revamping its marketing strategy in response to an 8.3% same-store sales decline and increased competition. CEO Todd Penegor admitted the company "didn't answer the bell" on value, leading to a shift towards more balanced national and local messaging, re-establishing advertising co-ops, …

Papa John's International (PZZA) Is Down 18.2% After Suspending Its Dividend To Fund Brand Overhaul

Papa John's International (PZZA) stock fell 18.2% after the company reported Q2 2026 results and announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend to fund a brand overhaul. The company aims to reinvest cash flow into product innovation and international expansion to counteract declining revenue …

Papa John's International (PZZA) After Earnings Reset And Dividend Suspension Is Fair Value Back In Focus

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Papa John's International (PZZA) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 update, which combined softer sales, suspended dividends, and leadership changes with …

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Announces Earnings Results

Papa John's International, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $31.18, Implies 27% Upside

The average 12-month price target for Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) stock has been lowered by analysts from $31.73 to $31.18, with forecasts ranging from $24 to $45. This new target suggests a potential upside of approximately 27% based on the August 6 closing …

Papa Johns (PZZA) Stock Faces Turnaround Gamble After Dividend Suspension

Papa John's International (PZZA) stock saw a modest dip after Q2 2026 earnings, despite declining global system sales and a critical decision to suspend its 7.5% dividend. This move aims to fund a multi-year overhaul amid weak North American same-store sales and a 8.8% …

Papa Johns Says Turnaround, Not a Sale, is the Best Path Forward

Papa Johns has decided against a potential sale, concluding that executing its ongoing transformation plan offers the best path to shareholder value. To fund these efforts in marketing, franchisee support, technology, and operations, the company will suspend its quarterly dividend and has lowered its …

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Given New $28.00 Price Target at UBS Group

Stephens, Benchmark cut Papa John’s to neutral after Q2 miss

Investing.com -- Wall Street analysts downgraded Papa John's International Inc. after the pizza chain halted its dividend, lowered its full-year earnings outlook, and conceded that its operational turnaround is stalling. Stephens analyst Jim Salera cut PZZA from Overweight to Equal Weight, slashing his price …

Papa John's (PZZA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Papa John's (PZZA) reported Q2 earnings of $0.46 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43, and revenues of $482.4 million, exceeding expectations by 0.02%. Despite beating estimates, the company's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 this year, leading to a Zacks Rank …

Papa John’s Believes In Its Turnaround, Even Though It’s Taking Longer Than Expected

Papa John's has cut its sales forecast and suspended its quarterly dividend as its turnaround efforts are taking longer than anticipated amidst a challenging consumer environment. Despite the setbacks, the company remains committed to its current turnaround plan, focusing on value and customer attraction, …

Papa Johns Overhauls Leadership, Names Chris Lyn-Sue Global CMO 08/07/2026

Papa Johns has announced a leadership overhaul, appointing Chris Lyn-Sue as Global CMO. This change comes as the company faces a 4.8% decrease in global systemwide restaurant sales for Q2 2026. Despite struggles in North America, the company reports encouraging progress in its transformation …

Papa Johns Announces Leadership Appointments to Support Ongoing Transformation Strategy

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) has announced several leadership appointments to support its ongoing strategic transformation. Chris Lyn-Sue has been named Global Chief Marketing Officer, John Matter is the new Global Chief Development Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary, Caroline Miller Oyler will serve …

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: International Growth ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Global System-Wide Restaurant Sales: $1.2 billion, down 5% in constant currency. Total Consolidated Revenue: $482 million, down 9%. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $53 million, up slightly despite top-line pressure. North America Comparable Sales: Declined 8.3%. International Comparable Sales: Grew …

Papa John's forecasts 2% to 4% 2026 global system-wide sales decline as it suspends dividend and targets $180M to $190M adjusted EBITDA

Earnings Call Insights: Papa John's (PZZA) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * CEO Todd Penegor said the company reviewed strategic alternatives, including a sale, but concluded execution is the “actionable” path: “We thoroughly explored whether alternative opportunities were available, including a potential sale of the …

Papa John's Cuts Sales Outlook, Suspends Dividend Amid Weak North America Demand; Shares Sink

Papa John's International's (PZZA) shares slumped Thursday after the company lowered its full-year s PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a …

Papa John's (PZZA) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

For the quarter ended June 2026, Papa John's (PZZA) reported revenue of $482.4 million, down 8.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.46, compared to $0.41 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of …

Papa Johns shakes up marketing leadership as its struggles continue

Papa Johns has announced leadership changes, including a new global chief marketing officer, as it continues to struggle with declining North America same-store sales, which fell 8.3% in the second quarter. This marks the fourth consecutive negative quarter for the pizza chain, prompting the …

Papa Johns changes CMOs, ramps up mass marketing amid struggles

Papa Johns has appointed Chris Lyn-Sue as its new global chief marketing officer, replacing Jenna Bromberg, who will depart at the end of August. This leadership change comes as the company faces struggles due to a soft consumer environment and intense competition. Papa Johns …

Papa John’s rules out near-term sale as turnaround takes centre stage

Pizza ©Adobe Stock Images Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) has signalled that it is prioritising an internal turnaround over a sale of the business, bringing an 18-month strategic review to a close despite reported takeover interest from Qatari-backed Irth Capital Management. The announcement disappointed investors, with …

Papa John’s dashes near-term takeover hopes

Investing.com -- Papa John's closed the door on a near-term sale of the company Thursday, disclosing on its Q2 2026 earnings call that an 18-month strategic review — which included a reported take-private offer from Qatari-backed Irth Capital Management — concluded that an internal …

Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Reports Q2 CY2026 In Line With Expectations But Stock Drops

Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Reports Q2 CY2026 In Line With Expectations But Stock Drops Fast-food pizza chain Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 8.8% year on year to $482.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.46 per …

Papa John’s Cuts Outlook as Diners Continue Pull Back From Pizza

Papa John's International Inc. shares dropped significantly after the company reported another decline in sales and cut its full-year outlook. Consumers are continuing to reduce spending, and promotional efforts have not been effective in boosting growth. In response to the ongoing sales decline, the …