PZZA Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

PZZA has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 2.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.57%
Payout Ratio 146.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.47%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.74%
Payout FCF 170.7%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 74.93%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ARCO 1,900 M 3.36% 8.13%
QSR 34,618 M 3.70% 5.57%
DRI 22,475 M 3.05% 5.09%
MCD 195,368 M 2.30% 3.51%
TXRH 12,064 M 1.59% 3.89%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TXRH 12,064 M 22.70% 95.6%
YUMC 16,464 M 18.92% 94.5%
DIN 363 M 44.00% 70.2%
DPZ 10,112 M 16.64% 70.2%
ARCO 1,900 M 16.96% 61.6%
PZZA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 2026-05-29 0.46 0% N/A
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.46 0% 1.34%
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% N/A
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
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 0% N/A

PZZA Dividend FAQ

Papa John’s International, Inc. (PZZA) is a global quick-service restaurant chain specializing in pizza delivery and carryout. Founded in 1984, the company operates via a hybrid model of corporate-owned locations and franchised units across North America and international markets. Beyond retail operations, the company functions as a vertically integrated supplier through its North America Commissaries segment, providing proprietary dough, sauce, and essential restaurant supplies to its network.

What is the Dividend Yield of PZZA?

As of May 2026, PZZA's dividend yield is 4.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.30 USD by the current share price of 34.73.

Does PZZA pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, PZZA paid a dividend of 2.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.

PZZA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PZZA for the next payments are between 0.477 (+3.7%) and 0.491 (+6.7%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.55%.

Will PZZA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Papa John's International (PZZA) is 2026-05-18.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PZZA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Papa John's International (PZZA) is 2026-05-18.

What is the Dividend Growth of PZZA?

PZZA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.5% 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 2.74%. If you bought PZZA's shares at 83.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PZZA?

PZZA Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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 4.57% 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 146.0%. 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 74.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PZZA Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in PZZA's Outstanding Shares?

Papa John's International's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 73.3%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has PZZA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 30, 2013 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1992 80,000,000 0%
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 32,945,000 -0.04%
2026 33,046,000 +0.31%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-10 02:15 UTC