NASDAQ$PZZA
Papa John's International Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Papa John's announced Q4 2019 results, showing positive comparable sales and progress in its turnaround strategy.
Papa John's International, Inc. reported a Q4 2019 revenue increase of 5.0% compared to Q4 2018, with a loss per diluted share of ($0.18) and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.37. System-wide North America comparable sales increased by 3.5%, and international comparable sales increased by 2.4%. The company reported 52 net unit openings during the quarter.
- Fourth quarter 2019 adjusted EPS was $0.37, up from $0.18 in the fourth quarter 2018.
- System-wide North America comparable sales increased 3.5% in the fourth quarter.
- International comparable sales increased 2.4% for the fourth quarter.
- The company saw 52 net unit openings in the fourth quarter, driven by international expansion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Papa John's · Revenue · Quarterly
$418M
Revenue by segment
Papa John's · $418M total across 5 segments · Q4 2019
- North America Commissaries$162M—38.8%
- Domestic Company-owned$161M—38.7%
- All Other$48.4M—11.6%
- International$27.1M—6.5%
- North America Franchising$18.6M—4.5%
Forward guidance
Papa John's provided its key operating assumptions and financial outlook for 2020.
Tailwinds
- GAAP EPS of $0.60 to $0.90 for the full-year
- Adjusted EPS of $1.35 to $1.55, excluding Special charges that are anticipated for 2020
- North America comparable sales of 2.5% to 5.0%
- International comparable sales of 1.5% to 4.0%
- Net global new unit growth of 100 to 140 net units
Headwinds
- Income tax rate of 20% to 23%
- Block cheese prices are projected to be in the low to mid $1.80
- Capital expenditures of $40 million - $50 million
- Special charges include the costs associated with the previously announced program to provide assistance to the North America franchise system
- Franchise royalty relief and National Marketing Fund investments, both of which are expected to end in the third quarter of 2020.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.6%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
44 / 73 earnings
Positive
+17.6%
Q1 2012
Best reaction
-17.2%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.7% | +0.9% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.6% | -5.4% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.7% | +2.4% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +15.9% | +24.5% | +49.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.4% | +0.8% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.4% | -12.4% | -16.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.6% | +9.2% | +10.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.7% | -8.0% | -17.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.3% | +0.8% | -5.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.2% | +3.6% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.6% | +0.2% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.1% | +3.3% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.3% | -9.1% | -17.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.7% | +3.9% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.0% | -6.2% | -18.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.8% | -7.2% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.6% | +2.2% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +7.3% | +7.1% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.1% | +4.4% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.7% | +3.2% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -12.1% | -12.1% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.7% | +4.7% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.0% | -5.5% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +6.1% | +9.1% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -13.6% | +6.0% | +45.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.4% | +9.5% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.6% | +7.7% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3% | -1.9% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.1% | +3.5% | +24.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.4% | +1.3% | -16.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -8.0% | -4.9% | +9.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.3% | -11.1% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.8% | +5.9% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.1% | -8.3% | -12.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.3% | +7.9% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.7% | +3.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.5% | -8.5% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.0% | +2.7% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.3% | +1.8% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +12.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -17.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +17.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2008 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +6.8% | — | — |
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