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 investment analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $425.00 price objective on the restaurant operator’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective points to a potential upside of 45.30% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on DPZ. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, October 5th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $450.00 to $420.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Guggenheim reduced their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $440.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $384.39.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Down 1.2%

NASDAQ:DPZ opened at $292.50 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $324.06 and its 200-day moving average price is $327.49. Domino’s Pizza has a 52 week low of $282.00 and a 52 week high of $442.35. The stock has a market cap of $9.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.53, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.33 by $0.27. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 11.86% and a negative return on equity of 15.15%. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.08 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This trade represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of Domino’s Pizza stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The shares were 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 owned 43,829 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. This trade represents a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in DPZ. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Investors Research Corp raised its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 9,900.0% in the 2nd quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 100 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 450.0% in the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 99 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares in the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Domino’s Pizza News Summary

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

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.