PZZA
Papa Johns International
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NASDAQ: PZZA
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 18, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.21%
Payout ratio: 219%
Papa Johns International's latest dividend was on May 18, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.46 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.84 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 5.36% based on its recent close price.
PZZA dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Papa Johns International Dividend yield
Papa Johns International's dividend yield of 5.36% is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.52%, Papa Johns International's dividend yield is 113% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.0% of the last 5 years.
PZZA Dividend history
Papa Johns International has been paying dividends since 2013. PZZA has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock down by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 44%.
Papa Johns International Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.46 | 5.58% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.46 | 5.28% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.46 | 4.58% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.46 | 4.01% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.46 | 4.46% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.46 | 4.76% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.46 | 3.85% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.46 | 3.96% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.46 | 3.6% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | $0.46 | 2.48% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.46 | 2.73% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.46 | 2.1% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.42 | 2.19% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $0.42 | 1.73% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.42 | 1.87% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.42 | 1.58% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.35 | 1.71% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.35 | 1.05% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.35 | 0.88% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.35 | 0.8% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.225 | 0.94% |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $0.225 | 0.88% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.225 | 1.17% |
| Aug 10, 2020 | $0.225 | 0.96% |
| May 8, 2020 | $0.225 | 1.11% |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $0.225 | 1.39% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.225 | 1.44% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.225 | 1.96% |
| May 10, 2019 | $0.225 | 1.72% |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $0.225 | 2.09% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.225 | 1.62% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.225 | 2.24% |
| May 11, 2018 | $0.225 | 1.71% |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.225 | 1.53% |
| Nov 6, 2017 | $0.225 | 1.45% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.225 | 1.07% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.2 | 0.98% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.2 | 0.95% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.96% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.2 | 0.96% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.175 | 1.17% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.175 | 1.45% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.175 | 1.09% |
| Aug 7, 2015 | $0.175 | 0.83% |
| May 7, 2015 | $0.14 | 0.85% |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $0.14 | 0.86% |
Papa Johns International dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Papa Johns International's payout ratio of 219% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.8%, Papa Johns International's payout ratio is 400% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PZZA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Co | 8.95% | $0.56 | 71.8% |
| PZZA Papa Johns International Inc | 5.21% | $1.84 | 219% |
| NATH Nathans Famous Inc | 4.46% | $4.5 | 92% |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 2.62% | $7.46 | 42.7% |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 1.91% | $2.92 | 46.8% |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Papa Johns International pay a dividend?
Yes, Papa Johns International has been paying dividends for the last 13 years.
When was PZZA's last dividend?
Papa Johns International's last regular dividend was on May 18, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.46 per share.
How much dividend does Papa Johns International pay (per share)?
PZZA's annualized dividend per share is $1.84.
What is Papa Johns International's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Papa Johns International is 5.36%.
How often does Papa Johns International pay dividends?
Papa Johns International pays four dividends per year.
What is Papa Johns International's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Papa Johns International is 219%.
Does Papa Johns International pay a good dividend?
Papa Johns International's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.