Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Royal Bank Of Canada

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its price target trimmed by Royal Bank Of Canada from $325.00 to $320.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports. The firm currently has a sector perform rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on DPZ. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, October 5th. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $320.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Tuesday. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of DPZ opened at $308.64 on Wednesday. Domino’s Pizza has a 52-week low of $282.00 and a 52-week high of $442.35. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $320.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $326.61. The company has a market capitalization of $10.15 billion, a PE ratio of 17.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The company’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.08 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Domino’s Pizza Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.99 per share. This represents a $7.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Domino’s Pizza

In other news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.89% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DPZ. Berkshire Hathaway Inc boosted its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% during the 4th quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,350,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,396,347,000 after purchasing an additional 368,055 shares during the period. Soroban Capital Partners LP purchased a new stake in Domino’s Pizza in the first quarter valued at approximately $895,251,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth $715,704,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in 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 worth $837,091,000 after purchasing an additional 7,497 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in Domino’s Pizza by 247.9% during the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 527,246 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $189,171,000 after purchasing an additional 375,709 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Domino’s Pizza

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s exceeded third-quarter earnings expectations, with EPS of $4.60 versus the $4.33 consensus, while revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion. Operating income increased 8.5% excluding foreign-currency effects, supporting the case for continued earnings growth. Domino’s: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Some valuation-focused commentary remains bullish. One analysis argued that strong free cash flow, ongoing dividend growth and share repurchases could support a value above $402 per share, with options strategies presented as ways to position for a recovery. Domino’s Pizza Sees Lower FCF Margins, But It’s Worth One-Third More
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is mixed. BTIG retained a “Buy” rating and BMO maintained its “Buy” rating, while Bernstein moved to “Hold.” This provides some support but highlights uncertainty about Domino’s growth outlook. Domino’s Earns Buy Rating from BTIG Research
• Negative Sentiment: Domino’s reduced its 2026 U.S. net store-growth forecast to 125–150 locations, raising concerns about demand, franchisee health and the pace of expansion. Domino’s Pizza May Have a Franchisee Problem
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Robert W. Baird and Bank of America all lowered their DPZ price targets following the quarterly report. Gordon Haskett also downgraded the stock from “Strong Buy” to “Hold,” reflecting worries that the guidance reduction outweighs the earnings beat. Domino’s Gets Slew of Price-Target Cuts

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.