Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Bank of America

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its price target lowered by Bank of America from $455.00 to $410.00 in a research note released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

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

Domino’s Pizza Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of DPZ opened at $308.64 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $10.15 billion, a PE ratio of 17.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.94. The business has a fifty day moving average of $320.69 and a 200 day moving average of $326.61. Domino’s Pizza has a 52-week low of $282.00 and a 52-week high of $442.35.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.08 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Domino’s Pizza Announces Dividend

The firm 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 $1.99 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. This represents a $7.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Domino’s Pizza

In other news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of Domino’s Pizza stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, 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 can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Domino’s Pizza in the 3rd quarter worth about $200,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 3,134 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $938,000 after buying an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Curated Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Domino’s Pizza in the 3rd quarter valued at about $259,000. Mather Group LLC. boosted its position in Domino’s Pizza by 23.5% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 1,150 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $344,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in Domino’s Pizza by 67.6% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $545,000 after buying an additional 734 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.