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

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $425.00 price target on the restaurant operator’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 48.84% from the stock’s current price.

DPZ has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Bank of America cut their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $455.00 to $410.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Loop Capital reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $353.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, August 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Domino’s Pizza has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $382.71.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Down 3.6%

Shares of Domino’s Pizza stock traded down $10.57 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $285.54. 194,466 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 911,415. The business has a 50-day moving average of $324.06 and a 200 day moving average of $327.49. Domino’s Pizza has a fifty-two week low of $282.00 and a fifty-two week high of $442.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.45 billion, a PE ratio of 16.20, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last released 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. 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 during the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.08 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 22nd. The shares were 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. The trade was a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 43,829 shares in the company, 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. Insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada grew its position 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 valued at $160,817,000 after acquiring an additional 22,320 shares during the last quarter. Andra AP fonden lifted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 904.5% in the 2nd quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 15,790 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,674,000 after acquiring an additional 14,218 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 28.7% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 105,424 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $37,827,000 after acquiring an additional 23,498 shares during the last quarter. SWS Partners purchased a new stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,427,000. Finally, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 85.0% in the 1st quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 27,942 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $10,023,000 after purchasing an additional 12,839 shares in the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Domino’s Pizza News

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.