Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Stock Price Target Lowered at Mizuho

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) had its target price cut by Mizuho from $26.00 to $20.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Papa John’s International from $30.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 7th. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of Papa John’s International from $33.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Bank of America lowered shares of Papa John’s International from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $42.00 to $34.00 in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Papa John’s International from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Benchmark downgraded Papa John’s International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Papa John’s International presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $29.57.

Papa John’s International Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of PZZA stock opened at $18.45 on Friday. Papa John’s International has a 12 month low of $17.69 and a 12 month high of $52.02. The business’s 50 day moving average is $20.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $30.08. The company has a market cap of $607.37 million, a PE ratio of 13.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.13.

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.01. Papa John’s International had a net margin of 1.34% and a negative return on equity of 10.98%. The company had revenue of $482.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $481.25 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.41 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Papa John’s International will post 1.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Papa John’s International

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in Papa John’s International during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd bought a new stake in Papa John’s International in the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its position in Papa John’s International by 656.7% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 2,081 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,806 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Papa John’s International by 42.9% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,230 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 670 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in Papa John’s International by 63.6% in the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 3,768 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 1,465 shares during the last quarter.

Papa John’s International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Papa John’s International this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho lowered its price target on PZZA from $26 to $20 and maintained a “neutral” rating. The revised target implies limited upside from recent levels, signaling reduced confidence in the company’s near-term recovery. Mizuho lowers Papa John’s price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect weaker upcoming earnings. A Zacks preview says Papa John’s lacks the combination of earnings and revenue estimate trends typically associated with a likely earnings beat, increasing caution ahead of its next report. Zacks Papa John’s earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms are promoting a securities class action against Papa John’s, alleging that the company misled investors about sales, its strategic transformation, dividend policy, and 2026 financial outlook. The proposed class covers investors who purchased shares from August 7, 2025, through August 5, 2026, with a November 2, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline. The allegations have not been proven, but the litigation creates legal, reputational, and potential financial risks. Papa John’s class action announcement
• Negative Sentiment: The dividend suspension is a major investor concern. Coverage notes that Papa John’s previously displayed high dividend yield is misleading because the payout was suspended, undermining the stock’s appeal to income-focused shareholders. Papa John’s dividend coverage

About Papa John’s International

Papa John’s International, Inc operates and franchises restaurants under the Papa Johns brand. The company specializes in pizza and related food products, serving customers primarily through delivery, carryout and dine-in locations, as well as online and mobile ordering platforms.

Its menu includes a variety of pizzas with different crusts and toppings, along with sides such as breadsticks, chicken products and desserts. Papa Johns also offers soft drinks, dipping sauces and other complementary items, with menus and promotions adapted to local markets.

Founded in 1984 by John Schnatter, Papa Johns has grown into an international restaurant system with locations across North America and various markets in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and other regions.