Papa Johns International (PZZA) Gross Margin (2010 - 2026)
Papa Johns International (PZZA) posted quarterly Gross Margin of 28.77% for Q1 2026, down 52.0% year-over-year from 59.95% in Q1 2025, and down 1.16% quarter-over-quarter from 29.11% in Q4 2025.
Papa Johns International (PZZA) Gross Margin (2010 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Papa Johns International's Gross Margin history runs 9 years deep, the most recent figure standing at 28.77% for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Gross Margin fell 52.0% year-over-year to 28.77%; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at 28.76% (up 34.0% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was 28.89%, up 68.0% from the prior year.
- Gross Margin for Q1 2026 stood at 28.77%, down from 29.11% in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Gross Margin was 29.75% in Q2 2025, with the low at 26.98% in Q3 2024.
- The 3-year median for Gross Margin is 28.77% (2026), against an average of 28.57%.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2025 and 2026: Gross Margin jumped 123 bps in 2025, then sank 52 bps in 2026.
- Papa Johns International's Gross Margin stood at 28.85% in 2024, then rose by 1 bps to 29.11% in 2025, then dropped by 1 bps to 28.77% in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows PZZA's Gross Margin at 28.77% in Q1 2026, 29.11% in Q4 2025, and 27.36% in Q3 2025.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Gross Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 191.95 Bn | 191.12 Bn | 6.42 Bn | 90.42% |
| 2 | Starbucks | 121.30 Bn | 117.69 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 69.66% |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 46.53 Bn | 45.86 Bn | 2.35 Bn | 70.33% |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 41.71 Bn | 41.03 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 67.73% |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 28.10 Bn | 27.04 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 74.80% |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.52 Bn | 25.30 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 98.84% |
| 7 | Yum China Holdings | 17.25 Bn | 15.86 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 70.75% |
| 8 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 74.80% |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 13.33 Bn | 13.13 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 85.89% |
| 10 | Papa Johns International | 784.32 Mn | 755.83 Mn | 143.37 Mn | 29.72% |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 29.72% |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 28.77% |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 29.11% |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 27.36% |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 29.75% |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 29.29% |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 28.85% |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 26.98% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 28.52% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 28.46% |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 141.06% |
| Sep 27, 2015 | 89.17% |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 89.15% |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 95.23% |
| Dec 28, 2014 | 14.62% |
| Sep 28, 2014 | 70.05% |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 96.53% |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 88.75% |
| Dec 29, 2013 | 13.49% |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 68.84% |