Domino’s Pizza Q1 EPS Estimate Lowered by Zacks Research

Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ) – Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Domino’s Pizza in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the restaurant operator will earn $4.29 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $4.34. The consensus estimate for Domino’s Pizza’s current full-year earnings is $16.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Domino’s Pizza’s Q2 2026 earnings at $4.39 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $4.42 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $6.30 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $19.39 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.54 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.56 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.02 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $7.18 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $21.30 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $23.26 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $510.00 to $485.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Guggenheim cut their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $450.00 to $440.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $445.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Monday, November 24th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $460.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $475.71.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Up 1.8%

NASDAQ:DPZ opened at $415.78 on Tuesday. Domino’s Pizza has a 12-month low of $370.70 and a 12-month high of $499.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.16. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $402.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $417.62.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The restaurant operator reported $5.35 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.38 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.28% and a net margin of 12.18%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.89 EPS.

Domino’s Pizza Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a $1.99 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This is an increase from Domino’s Pizza’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.74. This represents a $7.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 39.61%.

Insider Activity at Domino’s Pizza

In related news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 4,870 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $434.06, for a total value of $2,113,872.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,744 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,927,300.64. The trade was a 41.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.83% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 1.8% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,762,568 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $760,939,000 after purchasing an additional 30,647 shares during the last quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd raised its position in Domino’s Pizza by 209.6% during the 3rd quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 4,155 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,805,000 after purchasing an additional 2,813 shares during the last quarter. Machina Capital S.A.S. bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the 3rd quarter worth $1,557,000. Berkshire Hathaway Inc lifted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 0.5% during the 2nd quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 2,633,868 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,186,821,000 after buying an additional 13,255 shares during the period. Finally, Railway Pension Investments Ltd lifted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 304.2% during the 3rd quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 9,700 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,188,000 after buying an additional 7,300 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza, Inc (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a global pizza delivery and carryout chain founded in 1960 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in a broad range of hand‐crafted pizzas, including hand-tossed, thin crust and specialty offerings, alongside side items such as chicken wings, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and beverages. Domino’s has built its brand on convenience and speed, leveraging proprietary ordering platforms and its Domino’s Tracker system to provide real-time status updates from order placement through delivery.

Operating predominantly under a franchise model, Domino’s has more than 17,000 stores worldwide, with approximately 95% of outlets owned and operated by independent franchisees.