Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Papa John's International, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) has returned -14.66% so far this year and -17.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PZZA has returned -3.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 8, 1993, PZZA's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +37.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -46.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PZZA closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +38.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2013 at -48.9%.

Papa John's International, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.87%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 1993.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (63.33%) than losses (62.87%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PZZA ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Papa John's International, Inc. provided a 5.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Papa John's International, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Papa John's International, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Papa John's International, Inc. was 76.22%, occurring on Apr 15, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Papa John's International, Inc. drawdown is 73.50%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Papa John's International, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Papa John's International, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.