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Papa Johns International (PZZA) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Papa Johns International gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once.
GAAP tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 30.0%–34.0% (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed 30.0%–34.0% (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed 30.0%–34.0% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Interest expense
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $35.0M–$40.0M (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed $35.0M–$40.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $35.0M–$40.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $70.0M–$80.0M (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed $70.0M–$80.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $70.0M–$80.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $200M–$210M (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed $200M–$210M (Aug 6, 2026) → lowered $180M–$190M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted depreciation & amortization
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $70.0M–$75.0M (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed $70.0M–$75.0M (Aug 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $70.0M–$75.0M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Papa Johns International, Q3 2026: revenue $455M (-10% year over year), operating margin 3.1%, net earnings $3.3M, operating cash flow $22.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Papa Johns International beat its guidance?
Papa Johns International gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once.
How often does Papa Johns International raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once since May 7, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.