Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Given New $345.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its target price decreased by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $357.00 to $345.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target suggests a potential upside of 20.41% from the company’s current price.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on DPZ. Seaport Research Partners assumed coverage on Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Guggenheim lowered their price objective on Domino’s Pizza from $440.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $340.00 price objective on Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday. Citigroup reduced their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $365.00 to $335.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. One equities research 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $382.71.

Domino’s Pizza Price Performance

NASDAQ:DPZ traded down $9.58 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $286.52. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 132,418 shares, compared to its average volume of 911,062. The company has a market cap of $9.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 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 business’s 50-day moving average is $324.06 and its 200-day moving average is $327.49.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $4.08 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Domino’s Pizza news, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the firm’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 sale, the chief executive officer owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,499,948.07. This trade represents a 19.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 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 value of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly 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. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.89% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake 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 acquiring an additional 734 shares during the last quarter. Invariant Investment Management increased its position in Domino’s Pizza by 15.1% during the third quarter. Invariant Investment Management now owns 3,461 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,030,000 after acquiring an additional 453 shares during the period. CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its position in Domino’s Pizza by 17.0% during the third quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 262 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $79,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. Kennon Green & Company LLC raised its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 118.2% during the 3rd quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC now owns 9,860 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,954,000 after purchasing an additional 5,341 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional raised its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 15.6% during the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 652 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $195,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is owned by 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.