Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Papa John’s International (PZZA)

Papa John’s International (NASDAQ: PZZA) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 7/26/2026 – Papa John’s International was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 7/21/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Stephens.
• 7/18/2026 – Papa John’s International was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 7/13/2026 – Papa John’s International was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 7/13/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “underperform” rating reaffirmed by Bank of America Corporation. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock, down from $42.00.
• 7/1/2026 – Papa John’s International had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Stephens. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/6/2026 – Papa John’s International was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.

Papa John’s International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a $0.46 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.0%. Papa John’s International’s payout ratio is presently 221.69%.

Papa John’s International, Inc is a leading American pizza restaurant chain known for its focus on high-quality ingredients and consistent product offerings. Founded in 1984 by John Schnatter in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the company has grown to operate thousands of restaurants across the United States and in more than 40 international markets. Papa John’s restaurants are primarily franchised, supported by a network of corporate-owned outlets that together drive brand standards, operational guidance and marketing efforts.

The core menu at Papa John’s centers on a variety of hand-tossed and pan pizzas made with a signature stone-baked crust and topped with real cheese, vine-ripened tomato sauce and premium meats and vegetables.