Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Given New $320.00 Price Target at Royal Bank Of Canada

Key Points

• Royal Bank of Canada lowered Domino’s Pizza’s price target from $325 to $320 while maintaining a “sector perform” rating, implying 9.36% upside from the previous close.
• Domino’s exceeded quarterly expectations with $4.60 in EPS versus $4.33 forecast and $1.19 billion in revenue, up 3.4% year over year.
• Despite the earnings beat, same-store sales growth remained weak at 0.3% in the U.S. and 0.2% internationally, reflecting cautious consumers and increased competition; analysts hold a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average target of $384.39.

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ - Get Free Report) had its price objective cut by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $325.00 to $320.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a "sector perform" rating on the restaurant operator's stock. Royal Bank Of Canada's price target suggests a potential upside of 9.36% from the stock's previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Domino's Pizza from $365.00 to $335.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Domino's Pizza from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of Domino's Pizza in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a "neutral" rating on the stock. Benchmark reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on Domino's Pizza from $450.00 to $420.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $384.39.

Domino's Pizza Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of Domino's Pizza stock opened at $292.62 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.53, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $324.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $327.49. Domino's Pizza has a 52 week low of $282.00 and a 52 week high of $442.35.

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 net margin of 11.86% and a negative return on equity of 15.15%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.08 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Domino's Pizza will post 18.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Domino's Pizza news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the firm'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 transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of Domino's Pizza 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 owned 43,829 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. The trade was a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.89% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in DPZ. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Domino's Pizza during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Domino's Pizza in the first quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Domino's Pizza during the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its position 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Investors Research Corp lifted its position in Domino's Pizza by 9,900.0% during the second quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 100 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.63% of the company's stock.

More Domino's Pizza News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.60 per share, above the $4.33 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $1.19 billion, ahead of expectations. Earnings rose from $4.08 a year earlier, supported by supply-chain sales, franchise royalties and operating-income growth. Domino's Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research reaffirmed a Buy rating and set a $425 price target, while Bank of America maintained a Buy rating despite reducing its target from $455 to $410. These targets imply significant potential upside if sales growth improves.
• Positive Sentiment: The company continued expanding its store base, adding 175 net locations globally during the quarter, including 149 internationally. Domino’s also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to a 2.7% annualized yield.
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its price target from $325 to $320 and assigned a Neutral rating. TD Cowen likewise maintained a Hold rating with a $320 target, reflecting limited near-term conviction despite the earnings beat.
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales increased only 0.3%, while international same-store sales rose 0.2%. Management cited cautious consumers, stronger competition and pressure on items per order. The company’s muted annual same-store-sales outlook suggests that customers are ordering more frequently but spending less per order. Domino's Forecasts Muted Annual Same-Store Sales
• Negative Sentiment: The slowing sales trajectory overshadowed the profit and revenue beats, causing shares to decline as investors questioned whether Domino’s can sustain earnings growth amid weaker consumer demand and narrower store-level margins. Domino's Beats Earnings Estimates but Same-Store Sales Growth Slows

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.

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