Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ). In a filing disclosed on October 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Domino’s Pizza stock on September 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) on 10/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of ITT (NYSE:ITT) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ:TNDM) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) on 9/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of YETI (NYSE:YETI) on 9/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AtriCure (NASDAQ:ATRC) on 9/29/2026.

Domino’s Pizza Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ DPZ opened at $296.10 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $324.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $327.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94. Domino’s Pizza Inc has a fifty-two week low of $282.00 and a fifty-two week high of $442.35.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.08 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Domino’s Pizza Inc will post 18.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Domino’s Pizza Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.99 per share. This represents a $7.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s payout ratio is 45.15%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Oppenheimer cut their target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $465.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Guggenheim reduced their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $440.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $435.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Domino’s Pizza presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $387.13.

Insider Transactions at Domino’s Pizza

In related news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a 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 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 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 ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.89% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Domino’s Pizza

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DPZ. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the 1st quarter worth about $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 450.0% during the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 99 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 81 shares during the period. Finally, Investors Research Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 9,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 100 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 99 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Domino’s Pizza News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter earnings of $4.60 per share, above estimates of roughly $4.33-$4.38 and up from $4.08 a year earlier. Revenue increased 3.4% to $1.19 billion, also exceeding expectations. Domino’s Q3 EPS report
• Positive Sentiment: Operating income rose 8.3%, supported by supply-chain sales, franchise royalties and ongoing store expansion. Domino’s added 175 net stores globally, including 149 internationally, providing longer-term growth potential. Domino’s third-quarter financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Management said customers are ordering more frequently, which partly offsets lower spending per order. The company also continues to return capital, including a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, or $7.96 annualized.
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its “hold” rating with a $320 price target, implying potential upside from recent levels but signaling limited conviction in a near-term re-rating.
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales grew only 0.3%, while international same-store sales increased 0.2%. The weak comparable-sales performance suggests that the earnings beat was driven more by operational improvements than by strong underlying demand. Domino’s third-quarter sales report
• Negative Sentiment: Domino’s forecast muted annual same-store sales growth as competition intensifies and cost-conscious consumers reduce spending. Reports also pointed to narrower store margins and a broader slowdown in pizza demand, raising concerns about the company’s growth outlook. Reuters report on Domino’s outlook

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.