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 5.92%. 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 5.92%.

How much does PZZA pay in dividends per year?

Papa John's International, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.8400 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 3.08%.

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 5.92% as of Aug 3, 2026. It pays $1.84 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 15.38% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.02B

Market cap

22.35x

Current P/E

17.39x

Forward P/E

5.92%

Dividend yield

$1.84

PZZA dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

PZZA pays out about 132% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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PZZA chart

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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	22.35x
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.