Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Keeps “Hold” Rating at TD Cowen

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reiterated by investment analysts at TD Cowen in a research note issued on Tuesday, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a $320.00 price objective on the restaurant operator’s stock. TD Cowen’s price target indicates a potential upside of 8.07% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the company. Berenberg Bank raised Domino’s Pizza to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on 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. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $325.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $350.00 target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, August 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $392.16.

Domino’s Pizza Trading Down 4.8%

NASDAQ:DPZ traded down $14.80 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $296.10. The company had a trading volume of 2,054,367 shares, compared to its average volume of 915,340. The firm has a market cap of $9.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.80, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94. Domino’s Pizza has a 52 week low of $282.00 and a 52 week high of $442.35. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $325.49 and its 200-day moving average price is $327.96.

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 the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 11.86%. The business’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.08 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares of the company’s stock, 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. This trade represents a 19.84% 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 owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DPZ. Berkshire Hathaway Inc lifted its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% in the fourth quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,350,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,396,347,000 after acquiring an additional 368,055 shares during the period. Soroban Capital Partners LP bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza in the first quarter worth about $895,251,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lifted its position 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 valued at $837,091,000 after buying an additional 7,497 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter valued at approximately $715,704,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 247.9% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 527,246 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $189,171,000 after purchasing an additional 375,709 shares during the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently 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: Third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations. Domino’s reported adjusted EPS of $4.60, up from $4.08 a year earlier and ahead of the approximately $4.33–$4.37 analyst consensus. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion, while operating income increased 8.3%. Domino’s Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Supply-chain revenue, franchise royalties and store expansion supported results. Domino’s added 175 net stores globally during the quarter, including 149 internationally, and reported continued operating leverage despite softer sales. Domino’s Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend remains a shareholder-supportive factor. Domino’s declared a $1.99-per-share dividend, equivalent to $7.96 annually and a yield of about 2.7%. The payment is scheduled for December 30 to shareholders of record on December 15.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed but not broadly bearish. TD Cowen reaffirmed its “hold” rating with a $320 price target, while Morgan Stanley previously reduced its target to $357, indicating continued caution about the company’s growth trajectory.
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales growth nearly stalled. Domestic comparable sales increased only 0.3%, while international same-store sales rose 0.2% excluding currency effects. The results suggest that cautious consumers and increased competition are limiting demand. Domino’s Forecasts Muted Annual Same-Store Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Management’s muted sales outlook overshadowed the profit beat. A broader slowdown in pizza demand, pressure on consumers’ budgets and narrower store margins raise concerns that near-term growth may remain limited. Domino’s Growth Slows Amid Broader Slump in Pizza Sales

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.