Is Papa John's International Inc a good dividend stock?

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.79%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is PZZA's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for PZZA stock is currently 6.79%.

How much does PZZA pay in dividends per year?

Papa John's International Inc pays an annual dividend of $1.3800 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does PZZA pay dividends?

PZZA stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is PZZA's dividend growing?

Papa John's International Inc's 3-year dividend CAGR is -7.08%.

PZZA Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Papa John's International Inc

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.79% as of Sep 29, 2026. It pays $1.38 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.13% 5-year compound annual rate.

668.90M

Market cap

14.12x

Current P/E

18.73x

Forward P/E

6.79%

Dividend yield

$1.38

PZZA dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

PZZA pays out about 96% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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PZZA chart

Fundamentals

Gross margin	23.56%
Operating margin	3.99%
Pretax margin	2.36%
Net margin	1.49%
Effective tax rate	33.61%
ROA	3.29%
ROE	-6.99%
D/E	-2.46x
Interest coverage ratio	0.80x

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PZZA valuation

P/E	14.12x
P/S	0.51x
P/B	-2.35x
P/CF	8.28x
P/FCF	17.00x
P/OCF	8.28x
PEG	-1.64x
EV multiple	-0.06x

About

Papa John's International, Inc. is a global pizza chain that manages and grants franchises for its Papa John's branded delivery and take-out restaurants across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: company-owned restaurants within the U. S., commissary services for North America, North American franchising, and its international ventures.