Papa John's International (PZZA) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PZZA - Papa John's International Inc
$19.60
-0.10 (-0.53%)
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5d:
-3.07%
30d:
-13.69%
90d:
-45.28%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 05, 2026
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Signal fired Sep 28, 2026 at $19.91 · last confirmed Oct 1, 2026
Strength: 8.5/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PZZA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: PZZA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$37.51
Based on 8.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$23.29
15.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PZZA is currently trading at $19.60, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $20.06 to $23.08. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 14.8) compared to its historical average (18.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.8% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PZZA is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $19.31. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PZZA scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $29.00 (+47.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PZZA is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $19.31. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PZZA scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $29.00 (+47.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$20.06 -
$23.08
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 47.2% below Wall St target ($29.00)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 26% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$20.06 -
$23.08
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$19.31
Resistance Level
$21.14
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.80
Wall Street Target
$29.00
(+47.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-8.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-14.3%
Profit Margin
1.4%
Valuation Discount vs History
-7.8% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.8 vs 18.9
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-7.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$18.17
(-8%)
2-Year Target
$16.75
(-15%)
3-Year Target
$15.44
(-22%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→19)
$19.73
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 12.7%)
$38.87
(+97%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.8, Growth: 12.7%)
$28.19
(+43%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.6, Growth: 12.7%)
$23.96
(+22%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.10 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.81
Bull Case
$36.77
(+87%)
Analyst growth 64.4%, PE expands to 27.6
Base Case
$33.43
(+70%)
Market implied 64.4%, PE stable at 25.1
Bear Case
$13.82
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.8 to 18.9
Stabilization Target:
$25.17
(+27.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+27.7%
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