Papa John's Q1 2026: Global sales -3%, NA comps -6.4%, EPS $0.21 adj $0.32, reiterates outlook

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC

2026-Q1 EPS reported $0.21 revenue$478,609,000

Global system-wide restaurant sales $1.20B, down 3% vs prior year; International comp sales +3.6%.
North America comparable sales -6.4% (company-owned -5.2%, franchised -6.7%).
Net income $7M vs $9M; adjusted EBITDA $48M vs $50M; diluted EPS $0.21 vs $0.27; adjusted EPS $0.32 vs $0.36.
Opened 28 new restaurants (8 NA, 20 Intl); reiterates fiscal 2026 outlook.
CEO cites cautious consumer environment, value promotions, partnerships with Toy Story 5 and Google Gemini.

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PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported first quarter ended March 29, 2026 results: revenue $1.20 billion, net income $7 million, EPS $0.21. Guidance reaffirmed.

Period: first quarter ended March 29, 2026
Revenue: $1.20 billion
Net income: $7 million
EPS: $0.21
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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PZZA) (“Papa Johns ® ”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026. Highlights • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.20 billion, a 3% (b) decrease compared with the prior year first quarter. • North America comparable sales decreased 6.4% from a year ago as comparable sales from Domestic Company-owned

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