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PZZA Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

PZZA has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.72%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.84
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.96%
Dividend Rating 76.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.45%
Payout Ratio 115.7%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.74%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -2%
Total Return 5y: -48.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WEN 1,591 M 8.09% 3.86%
BLMN 529 M 7.29% 2.91%
DRI 21,963 M 3.97% 7.36%
DIN 524 M 5.35% 3.63%
QSR 31,797 M 3.61% 4.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TXRH 11,346 M 26.7% 95.3%
WEN 1,591 M 32.5% 87.1%
DIN 524 M 44.0% 70.8%
DPZ 14,443 M 16.6% 73.1%
PZZA 1,289 M 17.0% 99.2%

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PZZA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.13%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.98%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.17%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.2%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.97%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.89%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.63%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.71%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% 0.56%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.54%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.45%
2022-11-11 2022-11-14 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.51%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.42 20% 0.46%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.44%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.29%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.26%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.35 55.6% 0.28%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.23%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.22%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-08-10 2020-08-11 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-02-09 2018-02-12 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.225 12.5% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-02-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 14.3% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2015-08-07 2015-08-11 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.175 25% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-08-11 2014-08-13 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.14 12% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0.125 -50% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-11 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

PZZA Dividend FAQ

Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) operates and franchises pizza delivery and carry-out restaurants under the Papa John’s brand across the United States, Canada, and other international markets. The business is organized into four reporting segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International, each contributing to revenue through restaurant sales, franchise fees, and supply-chain services such as sauce, dough, and cleaning supplies.

What is the Dividend Yield of PZZA?

As of January 2026, PZZA`s dividend yield is 4.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.84 USD by the current share price of 38.49.

Does PZZA pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, PZZA paid a dividend of 1.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.46 USD.

How often does PZZA pay dividends?

PZZA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PZZA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

PZZA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PZZA for the next 4 payments are between 0.505 (+9.8%) and 0.559 (+21.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PZZA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Papa John's International (PZZA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PZZA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Papa John's International (PZZA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PZZA?

PZZA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.0% per year.
Strong growth: PZZA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PZZA?

PZZA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.45%. If you bought PZZA's shares at 75.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.45% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PZZA?

PZZA Payout Consistency is 99.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Papa John's International has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PZZA have a good Dividend Yield?

PZZA`s 4.72% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PZZA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PZZA is 115.7%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of PZZA?

PZZA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PZZA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PZZA`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Papa John's International`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.33% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Papa John's International ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-12-30 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 80,000,000
1993 88,000,000 +10%
1994 90,000,000 +2.27%
1995 101,818,200 +13.13%
1996 114,900,000 +12.85%
1997 127,000,000 +10.53%
1998 122,700,000 -3.39%
1999 123,700,000 +0.81%
2000 96,000,000 -22.39%
2001 90,900,000 -5.31%
2002 75,100,000 -17.38%
2003 72,500,000 -3.46%
2004 68,100,000 -6.07%
2005 68,400,000 +0.44%
2006 65,200,000 -4.68%
2007 58,000,000 -11.04%
2008 55,300,000 -4.66%
2009 55,400,000 +0.18%
2010 50,000,000 -9.75%
2011 50,200,000 +0.4%
2012 46,604,000 -7.16%
2013 43,301,000 -7.09%
2014 40,789,000 -5.8%
2015 39,367,000 -3.49%
2016 37,311,000 -5.22%
2017 35,052,000 -6.05%
2018 31,534,000 -10.04%
2019 31,783,000 +0.79%
2020 32,981,000 +3.77%
2021 36,513,000 +10.71%
2022 35,336,000 -3.22%
2023 32,829,000 -7.09%
2024 32,957,000 +0.39%
2025 33,043,000 +0.26%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-23 04:46