Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Robert W. Baird

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its price objective trimmed by Robert W. Baird from $325.00 to $320.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

DPZ has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $350.00 to $320.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Oppenheimer cut their price objective on Domino’s Pizza from $465.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Trading Up 1.8%

NASDAQ DPZ opened at $308.64 on Wednesday. Domino’s Pizza has a 12-month low of $282.00 and a 12-month high of $442.35. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $320.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $326.61. The stock has a market cap of $10.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.94.

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. The business had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.08 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 earnings per share for the current year.

Domino’s Pizza Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be issued a $1.99 dividend. This represents a $7.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio is 43.86%.

Insider Activity at Domino’s Pizza

In other news, EVP Kelly 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 value of $4,002,957.20. Following the sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.89% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Soroban Capital Partners LP acquired a new stake in Domino’s Pizza during the 1st quarter worth about $895,251,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Domino’s Pizza during the 2nd quarter valued at about $715,704,000. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 937,192.2% during the 2nd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 478,019 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $141,513,000 after buying an additional 477,968 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 247.9% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 527,246 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $189,171,000 after buying an additional 375,709 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Berkshire Hathaway Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% in the 4th quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,350,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,396,347,000 after buying an additional 368,055 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Domino’s Pizza News

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.