PZZA Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield
PZZA has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 1.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
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PZZA Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.46 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 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% | 0.27% |
PZZA Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, PZZA's dividend yield is 3.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.38 USD by the current share price of 22.68.
As of September 2026, PZZA paid a dividend of 1.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 and the payout was 0.46 USD.
PZZA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PZZA has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PZZA for the next payments are between 0.455 (-1.1%) and 0.472 (+2.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.17%.
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 currently unknown.
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.
PZZA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.60% per year. Strong growth: PZZA's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PZZA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.23%. If you bought PZZA's shares at 112.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.23% of your original purchase price.
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.
PZZA's 3.82% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PZZA is 95.8%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
PZZA's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PZZA Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-05 02:38 UTC