Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Earns “Buy” Rating from BTIG Research

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by BTIG Research in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $425.00 price objective on the restaurant operator’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective points to a potential upside of 37.70% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on DPZ. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of Domino’s Pizza to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $325.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 5th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $357.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Friday, October 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ DPZ traded up $5.55 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $308.64. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 820,646 shares, compared to its average volume of 918,502. The stock has a market cap of $10.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 0.94. Domino’s Pizza has a one year low of $282.00 and a one year high of $442.35. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $321.54 and its 200-day simple moving average is $326.73.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.08 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Domino’s Pizza

In other news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total value of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.89% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DPZ. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the third quarter worth $200,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 4.5% in the third quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 3,134 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $938,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Curated Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the third quarter worth $259,000. Mather Group LLC. lifted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 23.5% in the third quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 1,150 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $344,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 67.6% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $545,000 after purchasing an additional 734 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Domino’s Pizza News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s exceeded third-quarter earnings expectations, with EPS of $4.60 versus the $4.33 consensus, while revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion. Operating income increased 8.5% excluding foreign-currency effects, supporting the case for continued earnings growth. Domino’s: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Some valuation-focused commentary remains bullish. One analysis argued that strong free cash flow, ongoing dividend growth and share repurchases could support a value above $402 per share, with options strategies presented as ways to position for a recovery. Domino’s Pizza Sees Lower FCF Margins, But It’s Worth One-Third More
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is mixed. BTIG retained a “Buy” rating and BMO maintained its “Buy” rating, while Bernstein moved to “Hold.” This provides some support but highlights uncertainty about Domino’s growth outlook. Domino’s Earns Buy Rating from BTIG Research
• Negative Sentiment: Domino’s reduced its 2026 U.S. net store-growth forecast to 125–150 locations, raising concerns about demand, franchisee health and the pace of expansion. Domino’s Pizza May Have a Franchisee Problem
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Robert W. Baird and Bank of America all lowered their DPZ price targets following the quarterly report. Gordon Haskett also downgraded the stock from “Strong Buy” to “Hold,” reflecting worries that the guidance reduction outweighs the earnings beat. Domino’s Gets Slew of Price-Target Cuts

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.