Papa John’s 3Q 2026: Revenue $454.84M, EPS $0.09 — 10-Q Summary

Papa John's reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $454.84M, down 10.5% YoY, and EPS of $0.09, down 30.8%. The decline was driven by weaker North American sales and lower transaction volumes, while international adjusted EBITDA improved. The company closed 146 restaurants and refranchised 28 locations in Florida. Papa John's expects $24M-$31M in total transformation charges.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PZZABearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger short‑term sell pressure, but the transformation plan and supply‑chain savings could mitigate longer‑term downside.

02

Market read

The earnings decline is material for the stock and may affect other restaurant stocks, but it does not have macro‑economic significance.

03

What to watch

International segment EBITDA improved and the company’s refranchising strategy may stabilize margins over the longer term.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Papa John's International Inc. filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, reporting lower revenue and earnings versus the prior year.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PZZABearishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 revenue $454.84M and EPS $0.09 were disclosed in the company's 10‑Q filing.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the revenue and EPS decline

Evidence & confidence

The report shows a 10.5% revenue drop and a 30.8% EPS decline YoY, indicating weaker performance.

Market effects

Weak North American comparable sales may pressure other quick‑service restaurant peers.

North American franchisee earnings could see broader scrutiny.

Limited to the restaurant sector; no broader macro impact.

Counterpoint

The $23M supply‑chain savings and $24‑31M transformation plan charges could support a rebound if execution improves.

Key entities

  • Papa John's International Inc.

    U.S. quick‑service pizza chain (ticker PZZA).

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