Papa Johns International (PZZA) EBITDA (2009 - 2026)
Papa Johns International (PZZA) recorded quarterly EBITDA of $20.8 million in Q1 2026, down 15.35% quarter-over-quarter from $24.5 million in Q4 2025, and down 13.38% on a YoY basis from $24.0 million in Q1 2025.
Papa Johns International (PZZA) EBITDA (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Papa Johns International's EBITDA history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $20.8 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, EBITDA fell 13.38% year-over-year to $20.8 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $85.9 million (down 41.52% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $169.9 million, down 21.43% from the prior year.
- EBITDA was $20.8 million for Q1 2026 at Papa Johns International, down from $24.5 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBITDA ranged from a high of $65.2 million in Q3 2024 to a low of $14.4 million in Q1 2022.
- Historically, EBITDA has averaged $30.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $29.5 million in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2025: EBITDA jumped 161.84% in 2023, then plunged 75.21% in 2025.
- A 5-year view of EBITDA shows it stood at $36.2 million in 2022, then rose by 17.49% to $42.6 million in 2023, then slumped by 30.62% to $29.5 million in 2024, then dropped by 16.97% to $24.5 million in 2025, then slipped by 15.35% to $20.8 million in 2026.
- The last three EBITDA figures came in at $20.8 million (Q1 2026), $24.5 million (Q4 2025), and $16.2 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBITDA (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 1.19 Bn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 302.10 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 644.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 606.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 406.40 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 447.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 123.38 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 230.36 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 2.81 Mn |
| 10 | Papa Johns International | 1.20 Bn | 1.17 Bn | 137.72 Mn | 20.76 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 20.76 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 24.52 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 16.17 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 24.49 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 23.97 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 29.53 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 65.23 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 28.23 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 33.72 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 42.57 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 31.87 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 34.91 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 37.80 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2022 | 36.23 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 19.46 Mn |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 38.90 Mn |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 14.44 Mn |
| Dec 26, 2021 | 38.17 Mn |
| Sep 26, 2021 | 38.58 Mn |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 44.64 Mn |