Papa John's Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Papa John's International, Inc. reported a Q4 2019 revenue increase of 5.0% compared to Q4 2018, with a loss per diluted share of ($0.18) and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.37. System-wide North America comparable sales increased by 3.5%, and international comparable sales increased by 2.4%. The company reported 52 net unit openings during the quarter.
Fourth quarter 2019 adjusted EPS was $0.37, up from $0.18 in the fourth quarter 2018.
System-wide North America comparable sales increased 3.5% in the fourth quarter.
International comparable sales increased 2.4% for the fourth quarter.
The company saw 52 net unit openings in the fourth quarter, driven by international expansion.
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Forward Guidance
Papa John's provided its key operating assumptions and financial outlook for 2020.
Positive Outlook
- GAAP EPS of $0.60 to $0.90 for the full-year
- Adjusted EPS of $1.35 to $1.55, excluding Special charges that are anticipated for 2020
- North America comparable sales of 2.5% to 5.0%
- International comparable sales of 1.5% to 4.0%
- Net global new unit growth of 100 to 140 net units
Challenges Ahead
- Income tax rate of 20% to 23%
- Block cheese prices are projected to be in the low to mid $1.80
- Capital expenditures of $40 million - $50 million
- Special charges include the costs associated with the previously announced program to provide assistance to the North America franchise system
- Franchise royalty relief and National Marketing Fund investments, both of which are expected to end in the third quarter of 2020.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income