Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Earns “Sector Perform” Rating from Royal Bank Of Canada

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “sector perform” rating reissued by stock analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $425.00 price objective on the restaurant operator’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 2.50% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $460.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Monday. Barclays dropped their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $405.00 to $370.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group set a $500.00 price target on Domino’s Pizza and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Domino’s Pizza from $510.00 to $485.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $476.21.

Domino’s Pizza Price Performance

DPZ traded up $14.26 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $414.62. 410,842 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 839,093. The stock has a market cap of $14.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.15. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $406.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $420.42. Domino’s Pizza has a 12 month low of $370.70 and a 12 month high of $500.55.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The restaurant operator reported $5.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.38 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 12.16% and a negative return on equity of 14.91%. Domino’s Pizza’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.89 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Domino’s Pizza will post 16.74 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 4,870 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $434.06, for a total value of $2,113,872.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,744 shares in the company, valued at $2,927,300.64. This trade represents a 41.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 0.83% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 97.1% during the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 69 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 200.0% during the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 84 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Domino’s Pizza in the second quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, Westpac Banking Corp lifted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 31.2% in the 2nd quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 101 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Domino’s Pizza

Here are the key news stories impacting Domino’s Pizza this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and U.S. same‑store sales topped estimates, driven by value promotions and new menu items; management reported net store growth that supports longer‑term expansion. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a ~14–15% quarterly dividend hike to $1.99 (next payable March 30), reflecting stronger free cash flow and supporting income-seeking buyers. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Free cash flow rose sharply (reports cite ~29–31% YoY), underpinning the dividend increase and signaling healthy cash conversion. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s emphasized continued growth plans (guidance ~6% global sales growth) and aggressive U.S. expansion (hundreds of net new stores), which supports market‑share upside versus weakened competitors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Large, publicized buying by Berkshire Hathaway (now a multi‑million share stake) provides a high‑profile vote of confidence that is likely attracting value and institutional interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded DPZ from Neutral to Overweight and set a $450 target, adding an institutional catalyst and framing near‑term upside for investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS narrowly missed consensus ($5.35 vs. $5.38), but the market is overlooking the tiny miss because revenue, comps and cash flow were constructive. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some brokerages left or reaffirmed cautious ratings (TD Cowen hold; overall brokerage average is around “hold”), leaving mixed analyst views despite recent positive datapoints. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: BTIG trimmed its price target and flagged same‑store sales growth concerns — a reminder that investors remain attentive to whether promotions are durable or margin‑dilutive. Read More.

About Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza, Inc (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a global pizza delivery and carryout chain founded in 1960 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in a broad range of hand‐crafted pizzas, including hand-tossed, thin crust and specialty offerings, alongside side items such as chicken wings, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and beverages. Domino’s has built its brand on convenience and speed, leveraging proprietary ordering platforms and its Domino’s Tracker system to provide real-time status updates from order placement through delivery.

Operating predominantly under a franchise model, Domino’s has more than 17,000 stores worldwide, with approximately 95% of outlets owned and operated by independent franchisees.