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

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold $1,001–$15,000 of Domino’s Pizza stock on September 18 from a Bank of America trust account. He also made several other stock purchases and sales in late September and early October.
• Domino’s reported a quarterly earnings beat, with $1.19 billion in revenue and $4.60 in EPS, while adding 175 net stores globally. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to a roughly 2.7% yield.
• Despite the strong earnings results, comparable-sales growth was weak at 0.3% in the U.S. and 0.2% internationally, with management citing increased competition and cautious consumers. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $392.16.

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 DPZ stock opened at $296.10 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $324.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $327.49. Domino's Pizza Inc has a one year low of $282.00 and a one year high of $442.35. The stock has a market cap of $9.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.80, 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 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 net margin of 11.86% and a negative return on equity of 15.15%. The business had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.08 EPS. The business's revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Domino's Pizza Inc will post 18.96 EPS for the current year.

Domino's Pizza Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be given a $1.99 dividend. This represents a $7.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino's Pizza's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.15%.

More Domino's Pizza News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s reported third-quarter revenue of $1.19 billion, above the $1.17 billion FactSet estimate, while earnings per share of $4.60 exceeded the $4.38 consensus and increased from $4.08 a year earlier. Domino's Q3 Revenue Report
• Positive Sentiment: Operating income rose 8.3%, supported by supply-chain sales and franchise royalties. Domino’s also added 175 net stores globally, including 149 internationally, indicating continued unit-expansion potential. Domino's Third-Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to $7.96 annually and a roughly 2.7% yield based on the provided stock data. Ongoing buybacks were also cited as support for per-share results.
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed a Hold rating but maintained a $320 price target, suggesting limited near-term conviction despite potential upside from current levels. Domino's Stock and Analyst View
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. same-store sales grew only 0.3%, while international same-store sales increased 0.2%. The weak comparable-sales performance overshadowed the earnings beat and points to softer underlying demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Management forecast muted annual same-store sales growth, citing intensified competition and cautious consumers affected by broader pressure on household spending. Store margins also narrowed, adding to concerns about the quality and durability of growth. Domino's Same-Store Sales Outlook

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on DPZ shares. KeyCorp reiterated a "sector weight" rating on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on 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. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a "neutral" rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Domino's Pizza from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $365.00 to $335.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $392.16.

Insider Activity at Domino's Pizza

In other Domino's Pizza news, EVP Kelly 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 9,352 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Russell Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the 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 directly owned 43,829 shares of the company's stock, valued at $14,499,948.07. This represents a 19.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.89% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Domino's Pizza

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new position in Domino's Pizza during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Domino's Pizza in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Investors Research Corp raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in shares of Domino's Pizza in the first quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Domino's Pizza by 450.0% in the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 99 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.63% of the company's stock.

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.

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