Papa John's (PZZA) Tops Q4 EPS by 2c, Guides FY15 Below Views
Papa John's (NASDAQ: PZZA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.52, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $0.50. Revenue for the quarter came in at $425 million versus the consensus estimate of $411.7 million. Global comps increased 6.6% Domestic company-owned restaurants comps increased 5.9%.
Papa John's sees FY2015 EPS of $1.98-$2.06, versus the consensus of $2.11.
- Comparable Restaurant Sales – North America system-wide comparable sales are expected to increase 2% to 4% in 2015. International comparable sales are expected to increase 5% to 7%, on a constant dollar basis, in 2015.
- Worldwide Net Unit Growth – Worldwide net unit growth in 2015 is expected to range between 220 and 250 units, with approximately 75% of the net unit growth in International markets.
- Revenues – Total consolidated revenues are expected to increase 3% to 5% in 2015.
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