What one share of Papa John’s International holds
Papa John’s International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (referred to as the “Company,” “Papa John’s,” “Papa Johns” or in the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our”), operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants and, in certain international markets, dine-in and delivery restaurants under the trademark “Papa Johns.” Papa Johns began operations in 1984.
Papa John’s International’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-28; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-28.
| Sales | $59.59 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $0.80 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.84 |
| Free cash flow | $1.04 |
| Dividends | $1.84 |
| Cash and investments | $0.87 |
| Debt | $23.26 |
| Book value | −$13.77 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $17.72 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.51 | — | $2.27 |
| 2008 | $19.93 | $0.65 | $0.52 | $0.78 | — | $2.35 |
| 2009 | $19.32 | $1.03 | $0.60 | $1.26 | — | $3.28 |
| 2010 | $21.28 | $0.98 | $0.59 | $1.16 | — | $3.91 |
| 2011 | $24.06 | $1.08 | $0.58 | $1.42 | — | $4.36 |
| 2012 | $28.08 | $1.29 | $0.89 | $1.29 | — | $4.08 |
| 2013 | $32.53 | $1.55 | $1.15 | $1.14 | $0.25 | $3.30 |
| 2014 | $38.31 | $1.75 | $1.17 | $1.77 | $0.53 | $2.17 |
| 2015 | $40.93 | $1.89 | $0.97 | $3.29 | $0.63 | $0.76 |
| 2016 | $45.57 | $2.74 | $1.48 | $2.52 | $0.75 | −$0.11 |
| 2017 | $48.83 | $2.83 | $1.44 | $2.26 | $0.85 | −$3.59 |
| 2018 | $51.48 | $0.08 | $1.30 | $1.56 | $0.90 | −$10.17 |
| 2019 | $51.19 | −$0.24 | $1.19 | $0.76 | $0.90 | −$10.42 |
| 2020 | $55.42 | $1.28 | $1.09 | $4.61 | $0.90 | −$8.68 |
| 2021 | $58.53 | $0.12 | $1.94 | $3.29 | $1.15 | −$5.24 |
| 2022 | $58.85 | $1.89 | $2.19 | $1.10 | $1.54 | −$8.25 |
| 2023 | $64.41 | $2.48 | $2.31 | $3.51 | $1.76 | −$14.13 |
| 2024 | $62.75 | $2.54 | $2.21 | $1.04 | $1.84 | −$13.18 |
| 2025 | $62.34 | $0.90 | $1.96 | $1.86 | $1.84 | −$13.56 |
Common questions about Papa John’s International
How much does one share of Papa John’s International earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Papa John’s International earned $0.80 of profit on $59.59 of sales, keeping about 1¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Papa John’s International pay a dividend?
Yes. Papa John’s International paid $1.84 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2013 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 231¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Papa John’s International’s book value per share?
Papa John’s International’s book value is negative (−$13.77 per share): it owes more than everything it owns is recorded at, often after years of buying back its own shares, as of June 28, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Papa John’s International have?
Each share of Papa John’s International has $0.87 of cash and investments and $23.26 of debt, as of June 28, 2026.
What is Papa John’s International’s free cash flow per share?
$1.04 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Papa John’s International’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.55 in 2007 to $0.90 in 2025, growing about 2.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Papa John’s International bought back shares?
Papa John’s International’s share count fell about 45% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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