Copeland Capital Management LLC Sells 49,661 Shares of Domino's Pizza Inc $DPZ

Key Points

• Copeland Capital Management sharply reduced its Domino’s Pizza stake by selling 49,661 shares, leaving it with just 116 shares worth approximately $35,000. Institutional investors collectively own 94.63% of DPZ.
• Domino’s reported quarterly EPS of $4.60, exceeding the $4.33 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, or $7.96 annualized, representing a 2.7% yield. Shares opened at $295.89, near the lower end of their 52-week range, while analysts maintained a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $380.87.

Copeland Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Domino's Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ - Free Report) by 99.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 116 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 49,661 shares during the period. Copeland Capital Management LLC's holdings in Domino's Pizza were worth $35,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of Domino's Pizza during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new position in Domino's Pizza during the 1st quarter worth approximately $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new position in Domino's Pizza during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its holdings in Domino's Pizza by 450.0% in the 1st 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. Finally, Investors Research Corp boosted its holdings in Domino's Pizza by 9,900.0% in the 2nd 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 period. 94.63% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Domino's Pizza Stock Down 0.1%

DPZ stock opened at $295.89 on Thursday. Domino's Pizza Inc has a 52-week low of $282.00 and a 52-week high of $442.35. The stock's 50 day moving average is $322.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $327.05. The company has a market capitalization of $9.79 billion, a PE ratio of 16.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.33 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. Domino's Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.48% and a net margin of 12.03%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $4.08 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Domino's Pizza Inc will post 18.98 EPS for the current year.

Domino's Pizza Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be paid a $1.99 dividend. This represents a $7.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino's Pizza's payout ratio is 45.15%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Domino's Pizza

In other Domino's Pizza news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 43,829 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. This represents a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.89% of the company's stock.

Domino's Pizza News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations. Domino’s reported EPS of $4.60, up from $4.08 a year earlier and above consensus estimates near $4.33-$4.38. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.19 billion, also beating forecasts. Domino’s Pizza third-quarter 2026 financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Operational growth and shareholder returns provided support. Global net store growth reached 175 locations, operating income increased 8.3%, and Domino’s declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, equivalent to a $7.96 annualized payout and approximately a 2.7% yield.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed but generally imply upside. BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $425 target, while Bank of America maintained Buy at $410. However, Morgan Stanley, RBC, Robert W. Baird and Citigroup lowered their targets to $345, $320, $320 and $308, respectively, with neutral or market-perform ratings. The cuts reflect reduced forecasts rather than a complete loss of confidence.
• Negative Sentiment: Same-store sales and consumer demand were weak. U.S. same-store sales increased only 0.3%, while international same-store sales grew 0.2% excluding currency effects. Management cited cautious consumers, competition and pressure on items per order, raising concerns that customers are spending less each time they order. Reuters Domino’s outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut estimates following the report. Forecast reductions cited an “increasingly unfavorable consumer backdrop,” weak international sales and slowing growth. Narrower store margins and muted full-year same-store sales expectations are outweighing the quarterly profit beat, explaining why DPZ has decreased despite stronger-than-expected results. Benzinga analyst estimate cuts

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DPZ has been the subject of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Domino's Pizza in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Domino's Pizza from $357.00 to $345.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $325.00 to $320.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Mizuho decreased their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $420.00 to $380.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their target price on shares of Domino's Pizza from $465.00 to $415.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $380.87.

About Domino's Pizza

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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