Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Dividend
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) currently pays a dividend yield of 13.15%, distributing $1.84 per share annually ($0.46 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
PZZA dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 13.15% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.84 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.46 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 30, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 230% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $13.99 |
What PZZA pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 13.15% yield, $10,000 invested in PZZA generates about $1,315.00 per year, or roughly $328.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $13.99, derived from the $1.84 annual dividend and the 13.15% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 71.5 | $131.50 | $32.88 |
| $5,000 | 357.3 | $657.50 | $164.38 |
| $10,000 | 714.7 | $1,315.00 | $328.75 |
| $25,000 | 1,786.7 | $3,287.50 | $821.88 |
| $100,000 | 7,146.7 | $13,150.00 | $3,287.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
PZZA dividend payment schedule
PZZA pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 18, 2026, with payment on November 30, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Papa John's International, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | $0.46 | Confirmed |
| February 18, 2027 | March 2, 2027 | $0.46 | Projected |
| May 18, 2027 | May 30, 2027 | $0.46 | Projected |
| August 18, 2027 | August 30, 2027 | $0.46 | Projected |
To collect a PZZA dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How PZZA's dividend compares
Across the 1000 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.57%. PZZA's 13.15% is 9.58 percentage points above that median, ranking 188th of 1000 by yield.
Within Consumer Cyclical, where we track 37 names, the median yield is 2.58% — putting PZZA above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
PZZA pays out roughly 230% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, PZZA distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
PZZA dividend FAQ
When is the next PZZA ex-dividend date?
The next PZZA ex-dividend date is November 18, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 30, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is PZZA's dividend yield?
PZZA currently yields 13.15%, based on $1.84 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does PZZA pay dividends?
PZZA pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.46 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of PZZA generate?
At the current 13.15% yield, $10,000 invested in PZZA would produce roughly $1,315.00 per year, or about $328.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is PZZA a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. PZZA is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
PZZA dividend history
DivTrkr holds 52 recorded PZZA dividend payments going back to 2013 and +15.4% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full PZZA dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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