Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Keeps “Buy” Rating at BTIG Research

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $425.00 target price on the restaurant operator’s stock. BTIG Research’s target price indicates a potential upside of 40.67% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also commented on DPZ. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $320.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating and issued a $320.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Tuesday. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $325.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Morgan Stanley set a $357.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on shares of 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 investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Performance

NASDAQ DPZ traded up $6.24 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $302.13. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 330,915 shares, compared to its average volume of 914,789. The firm has a market cap of $10.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.94. Domino’s Pizza has a twelve month low of $282.00 and a twelve month high of $442.35. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $322.65 and its 200-day moving average price is $327.05.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.08 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of Domino’s Pizza stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total value of $3,589,505.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,499,948.07. The trade was a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of Domino’s Pizza stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. The trade was a 57.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.89% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Domino’s Pizza

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 5.2% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 448,221 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $160,817,000 after buying an additional 22,320 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden boosted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 904.5% during the second quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 15,790 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,674,000 after buying an additional 14,218 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 28.7% during the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 105,424 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $37,827,000 after buying an additional 23,498 shares in the last quarter. SWS Partners purchased a new stake in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth about $1,427,000. Finally, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 85.0% during the first quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 27,942 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $10,023,000 after buying an additional 12,839 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Domino’s Pizza News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations. Domino’s reported $4.60 in adjusted earnings per share versus the roughly $4.33–$4.38 consensus, while revenue reached $1.19 billion, ahead of estimates near $1.17 billion. Revenue increased 3.4% year over year, supported by supply-chain sales and franchise royalties. Domino’s Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and valuation provide support. Domino’s continues to pay a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, or $7.96 annualized, while dividend growth and share repurchases remain part of the investment case. Some coverage describes DPZ as attractively valued after its decline, and BTIG reiterated a “buy” rating with a $425 price target. Domino’s Pizza: As Cheap As It Gets
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains mixed. Gordon Haskett downgraded DPZ to “hold,” while Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, RBC and Baird lowered price targets and maintained neutral or market-perform views. Targets still imply varying degrees of upside, but the reductions signal less confidence in near-term growth. Domino’s Fair Value Edges Lower
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying sales trends were weak. U.S. same-store sales grew only 0.3%, international performance was soft, and customers spent less per order even though ordering frequency increased. Management also flagged pressure on items per order and a broader pullback in consumer spending. Analysts Cut Estimates on Consumer Backdrop
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and margins remain concerns. Analysts cut forecasts after the earnings report, citing slower same-store sales, narrower store margins and an increasingly cautious consumer. Those concerns overshadowed the quarterly beat and explain why DPZ remains below its longer-term trading averages despite the improved valuation. Domino’s Value Stock or Value Trap

About Domino’s Pizza

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.