Papa Johns Intl Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Papa Johns (PZZA) has announced that the Shaq-a-Roni pizza, previously a limited-time offering since 2020, is now a permanent menu item. Created in partnership with basketball legend and Papa Johns franchisee Shaquille O'Neal, the extra-large pizza features more than half a pound of cheese and extra pepperoni, cut into eight foldable slices. Priced starting at $15.99, the pizza has been a fan favorite since its initial launch. To celebrate the permanent menu addition, Shaq is distributing pizzas to organizations supporting youth entrepreneurship and leadership in key cities including Orlando, Miami, Los Angeles, Baton Rouge, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, where his restaurants serve thousands weekly.

Papa Johns (NASDAQ: PZZA) has promoted Caroline Miller Oyler to Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. Oyler, who has been with the company for 26 years and previously served as Chief Legal and Risk Officer since 2018, will maintain her role as Corporate Secretary while expanding her responsibilities. In her new position, she will oversee human resources and culture, legal, risk, safety and security, internal audit, and facilities. The organizational change aims to enhance efficiency and collaboration across teams. CEO Todd Penegor highlighted Oyler's deep institutional knowledge and proven leadership, noting her previous experience including three interim leadership roles in Human Resources between 2008 and 2022.

Papa Johns (NASDAQ: PZZA) has announced its participation in the upcoming 2025 Oppenheimer Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference. Key executives including CEO Todd Penegor, CFO Ravi Thanawala, and SVP Heather Hollander will engage in a fireside chat discussion on June 10, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast on Papa Johns' Investor Relations website, with an on-demand replay available shortly after the event concludes.

Papa Johns (PZZA) reported mixed Q1 2025 financial results. Global system-wide sales reached $1.22 billion, up 1% year-over-year. North America comparable sales declined 3%, with company-owned restaurants down 5% and franchised locations down 2%. However, International comparable sales grew 3%. Total revenues increased 1% to $518 million. Net income decreased to $9 million from $15 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $50 million from $61 million. Diluted EPS dropped to $0.27 from $0.44. The company opened 47 new restaurants globally (18 in North America, 29 International). Papa Johns reiterated its 2025 guidance, projecting system-wide sales growth of 2-5% and adjusted EBITDA of $200-220 million.

Papa Johns (PZZA) has announced a quarterly dividend declaration of $0.46 per common share. The dividend will be paid on May 30, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of May 19, 2025. Based on this quarterly rate, Papa Johns' annual dividend amounts to $1.84 per common share.

Papa Johns (PZZA) and Google Cloud have announced an expanded multi-year partnership to transform the pizza ordering and delivery experience using artificial intelligence. The company has established an innovation team called PJX that will utilize Google Cloud's AI, data analytics, and machine learning capabilities.

The partnership aims to enhance customer experience through several key initiatives: anticipating customer needs using BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Gemini; creating hyper-personalized loyalty experiences; implementing predictive ordering and personalized marketing; developing AI-powered chatbots for customer service; and optimizing restaurant operations with a new Google Cloud-based point-of-sale system.

Through this technological transformation, Papa Johns expects to achieve increased order frequency, higher-value orders, reduced customer service costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Papa Johns (PZZA) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before market opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.

Key executives participating in the call include Todd Penegor (President and CEO), Ravi Thanawala (CFO and EVP, International), and Heather Hollander (SVP of Strategy, Investor Relations and Financial Planning and Analysis). Interested participants can register for the webcast at the company's investor relations website, with registration recommended at least 15 minutes before the call starts.

Papa Johns International (NASDAQ: PZZA) has completed an amended credit agreement that strengthens its financial position. The company has successfully:

- Extended its existing $600 million revolving credit facility through 2030
- Secured a new $200 million senior secured term loan maturing in 2030

The transaction is leverage neutral and provides additional borrowing capacity while extending the company's maturity profile. The proceeds from the term loan will be used to pay down existing revolving credit facility borrowings. This financial restructuring supports Papa Johns' strategic priorities, including:

• Focusing on core product and premium innovation
• Winning customers through quality and value
• Investing in technology for seamless customer experience
• Enhancing digital experience
• Accelerating domestic development
• Transforming international operations

Papa Johns (PZZA) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. Q4 highlights include a 4% decline in North America comparable sales and 2% growth in International sales. The company added 122 net new restaurants globally in Q4.

Q4 financial metrics showed total revenues of $531 million (down 7% YoY), and diluted EPS of $0.44 (compared to $0.79 in Q4 2023). For full-year 2024, the company reported global system-wide sales of $4.85 billion (down 3%), total revenues of $2.06 billion (down 4%), and diluted EPS of $2.54 (vs $2.48 in 2023).

Looking ahead to 2025, Papa Johns projects system-wide sales growth of 2-5%, with North America and International comparable sales expected to range from flat to up 2%. The company plans 85-115 gross openings in North America and 180-200 internationally.