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

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by research analysts at BTIG Research in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $425.00 target price on the restaurant operator’s stock. BTIG Research’s target price suggests a potential upside of 43.63% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on DPZ. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $320.00 price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Performance

DPZ stock traded down $0.21 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $295.89. 1,426,044 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 917,940. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $324.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $327.49. Domino’s Pizza has a 1-year low of $282.00 and a 1-year high of $442.35. The firm has a market cap of $9.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.78, a P/E/G 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 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $4.08 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total value of $3,589,505.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,499,948.07. This represents a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of Domino’s Pizza stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.89% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the 1st quarter valued at $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth $28,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 450.0% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 99 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Investors Research Corp grew its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 9,900.0% in the second quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 100 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Domino’s Pizza News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations. Domino’s reported EPS of $4.60, up from $4.08 a year earlier and above consensus estimates near $4.33-$4.38. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion, also beating forecasts. Domino’s Pizza third-quarter 2026 financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Operational growth and shareholder returns provided support. Global net store growth reached 175 locations, operating income increased 8.3%, and Domino’s declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to a $7.96 annualized payout and approximately a 2.7% yield.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed but generally imply upside. BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $425 target, while Bank of America maintained Buy at $410. However, Morgan Stanley, RBC, Robert W. Baird and Citigroup lowered their targets to $345, $320, $320 and $308, respectively, with neutral or market-perform ratings. The cuts reflect reduced forecasts rather than a complete loss of confidence.
• Negative Sentiment: Same-store sales and consumer demand were weak. U.S. same-store sales increased only 0.3%, while international same-store sales grew 0.2% excluding currency effects. Management cited cautious consumers, competition and pressure on items per order, raising concerns that customers are spending less each time they order. Reuters Domino’s outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut estimates following the report. Forecast reductions cited an “increasingly unfavorable consumer backdrop,” weak international sales and slowing growth. Narrower store margins and muted full-year same-store sales expectations are outweighing the quarterly profit beat, explaining why DPZ has decreased despite stronger-than-expected results. Benzinga analyst estimate cuts

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.