These 4 Stocks Fit the Ideal LBO Target Profile Right Now

In private equity, pulling a public company off the market requires an alignment of the stars.

24/7 Wall Street • 14 hours ago

Papa John's downgraded on turnaround concerns, lower forecasts

Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) was downgraded to 'Underperform' from 'Neutral' by Bank of America, with analysts citing the company's chief financial officer's departure, persistent competitive pressures and a less optimistic outlook for same-store sales growth (SSSG). The brokerage lowered its price objective to $34 from $42, in line with current levels, and reduced its earnings forecasts, writing that former CFO Ravi Thanawala's departure "suggests rapid SSSG turn unlikely.

Proactive Investors • Jul 13, 2026

This Papa John's Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

Benzinga • Jul 13, 2026

Here Are Monday's Best Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Atmos Energy, Best Buy, Biogen, Capital One, Costco, Disney, Papa John's International, Shopify, and More

Futures are trading lower as we get ready for the start of second-quarter earnings this week, after a solid winning week on Wall Street.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 13, 2026

Papa John's Stock Slips On CFO Surprise Exit

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) shares slipped in after-hours trading following news that Chief Financial Officer Ravi Thanawala will step down, effective immediately.

Benzinga • Jun 30, 2026

Papa Johns Announces CFO Transition

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns announces CFO transition.

Business Wire • Jun 30, 2026

Papa Johns to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 6, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns announces Q2 earnings call details.

Business Wire • Jun 30, 2026

Kamloops Student-Athlete Awarded $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship at Memorial Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) proudly announced Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship during the championship game of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota on May 31. Seafoot was honoured on ice and awarded the $25,000 scholarship.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 16, 2026

Papa Johns shuts down dozens of locations across 17 states as fast-food competition intensifies

Papa Johns follows through on plans to close 300 stores, targeting franchise-owned locations generating less than $600,000 in annual sales by 2027.

Fox Business • Jun 11, 2026

Papa Johns shutters nearly 50 locations across 17 states as competition intensifies

As underperforming franchise locations are phased out, the chain laid off 7 percent of it's corporate workforce.

New York Post • Jun 11, 2026