Domino's Pizza's (DPZ) Hold Rating Reiterated at TD Cowen

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "hold" rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at TD Cowen in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $320.00 price objective on the restaurant operator's stock. TD Cowen's target price would suggest a potential upside of 2.93% from the stock's current price.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on DPZ. Benchmark restated a "buy" rating on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of Domino's Pizza to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $325.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $365.00 to $335.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Domino's Pizza presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $392.16.

Domino's Pizza Trading Up 0.5%

DPZ opened at $310.90 on Tuesday. Domino's Pizza has a 1-year low of $282.00 and a 1-year high of $442.35. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $325.49 and its 200 day simple moving average is $327.96. The stock has a market cap of $10.28 billion, a PE ratio of 17.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.33 by $0.27. Domino's Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 11.86%. The business had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.08 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Domino's Pizza will post 18.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Domino's Pizza news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total transaction of $3,589,505.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 43,829 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. The trade was a 19.84% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.89% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino's Pizza

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of Domino's Pizza by 67.6% in the third 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 in the last quarter. Invariant Investment Management raised its position in shares of Domino's Pizza by 15.1% in the third quarter. Invariant Investment Management now owns 3,461 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $1,030,000 after buying an additional 453 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Domino's Pizza by 17.0% in the third quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 262 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $79,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC raised its position in shares of Domino's Pizza by 118.2% in the third quarter. Kennon Green & Company LLC now owns 9,860 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $2,954,000 after buying an additional 5,341 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional raised its position in shares of Domino's Pizza by 15.6% in the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 652 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $195,000 after buying an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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, up from $4.08 a year earlier, while revenue increased 3.4% to approximately $1.19 billion. Income from operations rose 8.3%, indicating margin improvement. Domino’s Pizza Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company added 175 net stores globally during the quarter, including 149 internationally and 26 in the U.S. Domino’s also continued share repurchases, supporting per-share results and shareholder returns. Domino’s Revenue Rises as Buybacks Continue
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its Hold rating and set a $320 price target, implying limited upside from the stock’s recent $310.90 level. Morgan Stanley had previously lowered its target to $357, reflecting more cautious expectations. Morgan Stanley Lowers Domino’s Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales grew only 0.3%, while international same-store sales rose 0.2% excluding currency effects. The weak comparable-sales performance reinforced concerns that Domino’s sales momentum is slowing. Domino’s Falls After U.S. Same-Store Sales Disappoint
• Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be treating the earnings report as a mixed result: profitability exceeded expectations, but modest revenue and comparable-sales growth raise questions about near-term demand. The stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Why Domino’s Pizza Stock Is Falling

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.