Domino’s Pizza’s (DPZ) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at BTIG Research

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

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on DPZ. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $325.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $365.00 to $335.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on Domino’s Pizza from $435.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Trading Down 0.1%

Domino’s Pizza stock traded down $0.21 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $295.89. 1,381,010 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 917,709. The business’s 50 day moving average is $324.06 and its 200 day moving average is $327.49. Domino’s Pizza has a 52 week low of $282.00 and a 52 week high of $442.35. The company has a market capitalization of $9.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.78, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.27. Domino’s Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 11.86%. The business had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.08 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts expect that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other Domino’s Pizza news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at $3,011,718.08. This trade represents a 57.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $14,499,948.07. This represents a 19.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.89% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of DPZ. Berkshire Hathaway Inc raised its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% during the 4th quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,350,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,396,347,000 after buying an additional 368,055 shares in the last quarter. Soroban Capital Partners LP bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the first quarter valued at approximately $895,251,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth approximately $715,704,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,008,278 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $837,091,000 after acquiring an additional 7,497 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 247.9% during the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 527,246 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $189,171,000 after acquiring an additional 375,709 shares in the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Domino’s Pizza

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $4.60, above the roughly $4.33–$4.38 consensus, while revenue reached $1.19 billion versus expectations near $1.17 billion. Earnings increased from $4.08 a year earlier, supported by supply-chain sales, franchise royalties and higher operating income. Domino’s Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company added 175 net stores globally during the quarter, including 149 international locations and 26 in the U.S., supporting longer-term unit growth. Domino’s also maintains a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, or $7.96 annualized. Quarterly Results and Store Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains mixed. BTIG reaffirmed a $425 buy target and Bank of America maintained a buy rating with a $410 target, but Morgan Stanley, RBC, Robert W. Baird and Citigroup all reduced targets and kept neutral or equivalent ratings. Citigroup’s target fell to $308, only modestly above the recent trading level. Analysts Cut Domino’s Forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales rose only 0.3%, while international same-store sales increased 0.2%, signaling weak demand. Management also highlighted pressure on items per order, suggesting customers are spending less per visit even if ordering more frequently. Domino’s Forecasts Muted Same-Store Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cited intensifying competition, cautious consumer spending and weak international performance, prompting estimate reductions after the earnings release. The sales slowdown outweighed the quarterly earnings beat and is the primary reason DPZ shares have decreased. Domino’s Analysts Cut Estimates

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.