Papa Johns International (PZZA) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Papa Johns International (PZZA) recorded quarterly Free Cash Flow of -$6.2 million in Q1 2026, down 394.42% quarter-over-quarter from $2.1 million in Q4 2025, and down 132.59% on a YoY basis from $19.1 million in Q1 2025.
Papa Johns International (PZZA) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Papa Johns International's Free Cash Flow history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at -$6.2 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow fell 132.59% year-over-year to -$6.2 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $36.0 million (down 33.78% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $61.3 million, up 79.53% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was -$6.2 million for Q1 2026 at Papa Johns International, down from $2.1 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Free Cash Flow ranged from a high of $40.4 million in Q4 2023 to a low of -$6.2 million in Q1 2026.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $14.4 million across 5 years, with a median of $15.2 million in 2022.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2026: Free Cash Flow jumped 11536.88% in 2023, then tumbled 132.59% in 2026.
- A 5-year view of Free Cash Flow shows it stood at $11.3 million in 2022, then jumped by 257.94% to $40.4 million in 2023, then plunged by 37.64% to $25.2 million in 2024, then sank by 91.61% to $2.1 million in 2025, then tumbled by 394.42% to -$6.2 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at -$6.2 million (Q1 2026), $2.1 million (Q4 2025), and $22.7 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 91.80 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 471.02 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 341.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 169.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 451.90 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 406.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 178.92 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 146.91 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 2.87 Mn |
| 10 | Papa Johns International | 1.20 Bn | 1.17 Bn | 137.72 Mn | -6.23 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | -6.23 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | -6.23 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 2.12 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 2.12 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 22.65 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 22.65 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 17.43 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 17.43 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 19.11 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 19.11 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 25.20 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 25.20 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -3.85 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -3.85 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 13.87 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 13.87 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -1.07 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -1.07 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 40.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 40.40 Mn |