# Weiss Ratings

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Stephens reiterates Overweight rating — Stephens restated its Overweight rating and $40 price target, implying 8.78% upside.
- **2026-06-06**: Wall Street Zen upgrades to Hold — Wall Street Zen upgraded PZZA from Sell to Hold.
- **2026-05-18**: Weiss Ratings downgrades to Sell — Weiss Ratings downgraded Papa John's from Hold (c-) to Sell (d+).
- **2026-05-11**: Mizuho lowers target to $33 — Mizuho reduced its price objective from $34 to $33, rating the stock Neutral.
- **2026-05-08**: Piper Sandler cuts target, maintains Neutral — Piper Sandler lowered its price target on PZZA from $32 to $30 with a Neutral rating.
- **2026-05-08**: Benchmark cuts target, maintains Buy — Benchmark reduced its target from $50 to $45, keeping a Buy rating.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Retail Partner Cardlytics Sees CEO Sell $70K as Stock Tanks 87% to $4.37
2026-08-12 11:34:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Cardlytics, whose platform powers cashback offers inside banking apps for major retailers, is under financial strain—its stock has plummeted to $4.37 and the CEO has unloaded shares. The company’s tiny $25M market cap and negative earnings put its future in doubt, directly affecting retail brands that depend on it for consumer acquisition and loyalty campaigns.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/cardlytics-insider-selling-retail-partner-risk

### BARK's $0.48 EPS Beat: Subscription Pet Brand Soars 22.8% to $11.25
2026-08-09 00:42:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

BARK's quarterly earnings impressed with $0.08 EPS, crushing the -$0.40 estimate on $78.81M revenue. The pet subscription company's stock jumped 22.8% as improving unit economics hint at a retail turnaround.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/bark-retail-earnings-beat

### Nayax Gaps Up 4.7% as Retail Payment Tech Draws $2.47B Valuation
2026-08-03 06:28:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Nayax shares jumped 4.7% on Monday after a series of analyst upgrades, despite a Q1 earnings miss. With a market cap of $2.47 billion and a rich P/E of 85, the cashless payment provider for unattended retail faces both secular tailwinds and profitability scrutiny. Consensus price target stands at $78.16, offering 15.9% upside.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/nayax-gap-up-retail-payments-valuation

### Crocs Q3 Guidance Miss: $996.3M Revenue vs. $1B Consensus, Stock Falls 7.4%
2026-07-31 00:49:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Crocs, Inc. issued Q3 2026 guidance below expectations, with EPS of $3.20-$3.30 and revenue of $996.3 million, missing the consensus of $3.55 and $1.0 billion, respectively. The shortfall triggered a 7.4% stock decline, raising concerns about softening consumer demand for casual footwear heading into the back-to-school season.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/crocs-q3-2026-guidance-miss

### Papa John's Overweight Call Sees 8.78% Upside—What It Means for QSR Retailers
2026-07-06 01:54:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Stephens reiterated an Overweight rating on Papa John's with a $40 target, signaling an 8.78% upside. The Hold consensus and mixed analyst views reflect retail headwinds for the pizza chain amid fierce QSR competition and shifting consumer spending.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/papa-johns-overweight-rating-8-78-upside-retail

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