Domino’s Pizza’s (DPZ) Buy Rating Reiterated at BTIG Research

BTIG Research reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) in a research note published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. BTIG Research currently has a $425.00 target price on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $325.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Loop Capital reissued a “hold” rating and set a $353.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $435.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock 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 assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Trading Up 1.8%

Domino’s Pizza stock opened at $308.64 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $10.15 billion, a PE ratio of 17.00, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.94. Domino’s Pizza has a 1 year low of $282.00 and a 1 year high of $442.35. The company’s 50-day moving average is $320.69 and its two-hundred day moving average is $326.61.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The business had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $4.08 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts forecast that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 EPS for the current year.

Domino’s Pizza Announces Dividend

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This trade represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Domino’s Pizza

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DPZ. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Investors Research Corp grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 9,900.0% in the second quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 100 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the first quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 450.0% during the first 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 last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting 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.