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Let’s dig into the relative performance of Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 traditional fast food earnings season.

Even during a down period for the markets, BrightSpring Health Services has gone against the grain, climbing to $17.29. Its shares have yielded a 8.7% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 17.6%. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Since October 2024, Royal Caribbean has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.1% while floating around $193.01.

Texas Roadhouse has followed the market’s trajectory closely. The stock is down 10.6% to $162.91 per share over the past six months while the S&P 500 has lost 8.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how aerospace stocks fared in Q4, starting with Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB).

Olaplex has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 45.5% to $1.14 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ) and its peers.