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Papa John’s International Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Transformation plan remains the primary focus, with management changes and workforce reductions to accelerate progress; a potential sale is not being pursued at this time.

  • Revenues for Q2 2026 declined 8.8% year-over-year to $482.4 million, with net income down to $8.1 million; global system-wide restaurant sales fell 4.8% to $1.20 billion.

  • International segment showed resilience, with positive comparable sales growth and increased EBITDA, offsetting North America softness.

  • Portfolio optimization and strategic closures underway, with 101 North American restaurants closed and further closures planned.

  • Dividend suspended beginning Q3 2026 to prioritize transformation and growth investments.

Financial highlights

  • Total consolidated revenue for Q2 2026 was $482.4 million, down 8.8% year-over-year, mainly due to lower North America sales and refranchising.

  • Net income for Q2 2026 was $8.1 million, down from $9.3 million in Q2 2025; diluted EPS was $0.24, adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.46.

  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $53 million, flat year-over-year due to cost management and international performance.

  • Free cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $9.5 million, down from $36.5 million last year, reflecting lower net income and increased transformation investments.

  • Operating income for Q2 2026 was $23.2 million, down from $24.5 million in Q2 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 global system-wide sales expected to decline 2%-4% year-over-year; North America comparable sales projected to be down 6%-8%, International up 1%-3%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 is $180-$190 million, including $35 million in supplemental marketing and franchisee subsidies.

  • Capital expenditures for 2026 expected between $70-$80 million.

  • 2026 North America restaurant closures now expected to be 200-250, up from prior guidance.

  • Total restructuring charges of $24–31 million expected under the transformation plan through 2027.

Factors causing the year-over-year FCF decline
Drivers of the North America commissary revenue
Drivers for the revenue decline in All Other
Rationale for dividend suspension for investment
Closing the 400 bps store performance gap
Rebalancing national and local marketing spend
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