Papa Johns reported third quarter 2026 results, with total revenues of $454.8 million, down 10.5% from the prior year, and diluted earnings per share of $0.09 versus $0.13. The company also lowered its 2026 outlook, now expecting adjusted EBITDA of approximately $175 million, down from $180 million to $190 million, and global system-wide restaurant sales down about 5%, versus a prior decline of 2% to 4%. For shareholders, the weaker sales and lower profit outlook show continued pressure, and the company is funding a new marketing framework that increases local marketing investment by franchisees.
Q3 total revenues were $454.8 million versus $508.2 million; net income was $3.3 million versus $4.5 million.
Q3 adjusted EBITDA was $38.1 million versus $47.8 million; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.16 versus $0.32.
2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance is now approximately $175 million, from $180 million to $190 million.
North America comparable sales fell 8.3% in Q3; full-year North America comparable sales are now expected to decline about 8%.
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From Papa John's Pizza's 10-Q and 10-K filings (SEC XBRL). YoY compares each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier; it is blank when the year-ago figure is missing or negative.
Annual results
Fiscal year
Revenue
Growth
EPS (diluted)
Growth
Net margin
FY2025
$2.05B
-0.3%
$0.90
-64.6%
1.5%
FY2024
$2.06B
-3.6%
$2.54
+2.4%
4.1%
FY2023
$2.14B
+1.6%
$2.48
+31.2%
3.8%
FY2022
$2.10B
+1.6%
$1.89
+1475.0%
3.2%
FY2021
$2.07B
+14.1%
$0.12
-90.6%
5.8%
Frequently asked questions
When is Papa John's Pizza's next earnings date?
Papa John's Pizza has not announced a report date within the next three weeks. US companies usually report three to six weeks after each quarter ends; this page updates as soon as the date is on the calendar.
What did Papa John's Pizza earn last quarter?
For the quarter ended Sep 2026, Papa John's Pizza reported diluted EPS of $0.09 (-30.8% year over year) on revenue of $454.84M (-10.5%).
Where do these numbers come from?
Reported revenue, net income and EPS come from the company's own 10-Q and 10-K filings with the SEC (XBRL data). The report date and consensus estimate come from the Nasdaq earnings calendar.
Not investment advice. Figures can be restated by the company in later filings.