Citigroup Has Lowered Expectations for Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Price

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its price objective cut by research analysts at Citigroup from $335.00 to $308.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Citigroup’s target price suggests a potential upside of 4.59% from the company’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $353.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, August 10th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Thursday, July 9th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Wednesday. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $425.00 target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Trading Down 0.5%

DPZ stock traded down $1.62 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $294.48. 800,516 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 914,524. Domino’s Pizza has a 12 month low of $282.00 and a 12 month high of $442.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $324.06 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $327.49.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share 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 business had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.08 EPS. Domino’s Pizza’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 18.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Domino’s Pizza

In other news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $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

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 67.6% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $545,000 after acquiring an additional 734 shares in the last quarter. Invariant Investment Management boosted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 15.1% during the 3rd quarter. Invariant Investment Management now owns 3,461 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,030,000 after purchasing an additional 453 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 17.0% during the 3rd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 262 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $79,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC grew its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 118.2% during the third quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC now owns 9,860 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,954,000 after purchasing an additional 5,341 shares during the period. Finally, CX Institutional grew its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 15.6% during the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 652 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $195,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Domino’s Pizza News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter EPS of $4.60, above the $4.33 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $1.19 billion versus expectations of approximately $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 declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share. BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $425 price target, while Bank of America maintained a “buy” rating despite reducing its target to $410.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts still see potential upside from current levels but adopted more cautious views: Morgan Stanley lowered its target to $345 with an “equal weight” rating, while RBC and Baird reduced their targets to $320 with “sector perform” and “neutral” ratings, respectively.
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales rose only 0.3% and international same-store sales increased 0.2%, signaling weak underlying demand. Management also highlighted pressure on items per order, narrower store margins and cautious consumer spending as competition intensifies. Domino’s Forecasts Muted Annual Same-Store Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut estimates and price targets following the results, citing an “increasingly unfavorable consumer backdrop,” weak international sales and muted full-year same-store-sales expectations. The market appears to be prioritizing the slowdown in sales growth over the quarterly earnings beat. Domino’s Analysts Cut Estimates

Domino’s Pizza Company Profile

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.