Papa John's International, Inc.
NASDAQPZZA fell nearly 18% in a single session after its August 6 earnings print, and the post-results analyst exodus has pushed the stock to its lowest levels in years — making this week's setup as much a Street credibility story as a short-interest one. The most striking development is the speed at which analysts have abandoned their constructive stances. Stephens & Co. cut its rating…
PZZA short interest surges to 18.5% of float, up 26.6% in one week as analysts cut targets.
Snapshot as of 16 Aug 2026
PZZA fell nearly 18% in a single session after its August 6 earnings print, and the post-results analyst exodus has pushed the stock to its lowest levels in years — making this week's setup as much a Street credibility…
PZZA is closing in on its August 6 earnings date with a striking contradiction at its heart: short sellers are dug in at levels that rank among the highest in the market, yet options traders are showing the most…
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