Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ – Get Free Report) had its price objective dropped by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $325.00 to $320.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price suggests a potential upside of 9.36% from the stock’s previous close.
DPZ has been the topic of several other research reports. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Guggenheim reduced their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $440.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “reduce” rating and issued a $320.00 price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $450.00 to $420.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Domino’s Pizza has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $384.39.
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Domino’s Pizza Trading Down 1.2%
Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.33 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 11.86% and a negative return on equity of 15.15%. Domino’s Pizza’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.08 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total transaction of $3,589,505.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 43,829 shares in the company, valued at $14,499,948.07. This trade represents a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total value of $4,002,957.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.89% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DPZ. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in Domino’s Pizza by 67.6% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $545,000 after acquiring an additional 734 shares in the last quarter. Invariant Investment Management increased its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 15.1% during the third quarter. Invariant Investment Management now owns 3,461 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,030,000 after purchasing an additional 453 shares during the period. CoreCap Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 17.0% during the third quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 262 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $79,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC lifted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 118.2% during the third quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC now owns 9,860 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,954,000 after purchasing an additional 5,341 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional boosted its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 15.6% in the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 652 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $195,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Domino’s Pizza News
Here are the key news stories impacting Domino’s Pizza this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.60 per share, above the $4.33 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $1.19 billion, ahead of expectations. Earnings rose from $4.08 a year earlier, supported by supply-chain sales, franchise royalties and operating-income growth. Domino’s Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research reaffirmed a Buy rating and set a $425 price target, while Bank of America maintained a Buy rating despite reducing its target from $455 to $410. These targets imply significant potential upside if sales growth improves.
- Positive Sentiment: The company continued expanding its store base, adding 175 net locations globally during the quarter, including 149 internationally. Domino’s also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to a 2.7% annualized yield.
- Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its price target from $325 to $320 and assigned a Neutral rating. TD Cowen likewise maintained a Hold rating with a $320 target, reflecting limited near-term conviction despite the earnings beat.
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales increased only 0.3%, while international same-store sales rose 0.2%. Management cited cautious consumers, stronger competition and pressure on items per order. The company’s muted annual same-store-sales outlook suggests that customers are ordering more frequently but spending less per order. Domino’s Forecasts Muted Annual Same-Store Sales
- Negative Sentiment: The slowing sales trajectory overshadowed the profit and revenue beats, causing shares to decline as investors questioned whether Domino’s can sustain earnings growth amid weaker consumer demand and narrower store-level margins. Domino’s Beats Earnings Estimates but Same-Store Sales Growth Slows
Domino’s Pizza Company Profile
Domino’s Pizza, Inc is a global quick-service restaurant company specializing in pizza delivery and carryout. Its menu includes a variety of pizzas, sides, desserts and beverages, with orders placed through digital platforms, phone ordering and participating stores.
Founded in 1960 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino’s began as a small pizza business and adopted its current name in 1965. The company has expanded through a primarily franchise-based model, supported by company-owned stores and an integrated supply chain that provides food and other products to many participating locations.
Domino’s serves customers in the United States and international markets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
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