Key Highlights:
- Papa John's Q4 revenue surpassed expectations, despite a year-over-year decline.
- Analysts forecast significant potential upside for PZZA shares, despite recent price declines.
- GuruFocus estimates indicate a substantial increase in GF Value for the stock.
Papa John's (PZZA, Financial) reported a notable $530.8 million in revenue for the fourth quarter, representing a 7.1% decline from the previous year. However, this revenue figure impressively exceeded analysts' expectations by 2.7%, achieving strong beats in both EBITDA and EPS estimates. Despite these positive results, the stock has experienced a decline of 32.5% since the announcement, currently trading at $31.20.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Insights from 13 analysts reveal a one-year average target price of $54.09 for Papa John's International Inc (PZZA, Financial), with projections ranging from a high of $65.00 to a low of $36.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 73.60% from the current stock price of $31.16. For more in-depth estimate data, visit the Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations and GF Value Estimates
Current consensus from 17 brokerage firms rates Papa John's International Inc (PZZA, Financial) with an average recommendation of 2.4, translating to an "Outperform" status. The rating scale employed ranges from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, denoting a Sell.
According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Papa John's International Inc (PZZA, Financial) over the next year is $78.48. This suggests a remarkable upside of 151.86% from the current trading price of $31.16. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimate based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For further detailed data, explore the Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Summary page.
