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

TD Cowen reiterated their hold rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) in a research note published on Tuesday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a $320.00 price objective on the restaurant operator’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $435.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $357.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research report on Friday, October 9th. 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. Loop Capital restated a “hold” rating and set a $353.00 price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $325.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Performance

Shares of DPZ opened at $303.09 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $321.54 and a 200 day simple moving average of $326.73. Domino’s Pizza has a 52-week low of $282.00 and a 52-week high of $442.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.97 billion, a PE ratio of 16.70, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last announced its earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 12.03% and a negative return on equity of 15.48%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $4.08 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Domino’s Pizza Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Shareholders 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 yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 43.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Domino’s Pizza

In other Domino’s Pizza news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $3,011,718.08. The trade was a 57.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.89% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Domino’s Pizza

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Berkshire Hathaway Inc grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% in the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Soroban Capital Partners LP acquired a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the first quarter worth $895,251,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Domino’s Pizza during the second quarter worth $715,704,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,008,278 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $837,091,000 after buying an additional 7,497 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Domino’s Pizza by 247.9% during the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 527,246 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $189,171,000 after acquiring an additional 375,709 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.63% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Domino’s Pizza

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

• Positive Sentiment: Domino’s exceeded third-quarter earnings expectations, reporting $4.60 in adjusted EPS versus the $4.33 consensus estimate. Revenue reached approximately $1.19 billion, up 3.4% year over year, while margins improved. Domino’s Pizza Beat Q3 Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain constructive: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $425 target, while Bank of America kept a “buy” rating despite lowering its target to $410. Valuation-focused commentary also points to ongoing dividend growth, buybacks, and a substantial discount to historical trading levels. Domino’s Pizza Valuation Commentary
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein initiated coverage with a “hold” rating, reflecting a balance between DPZ’s strong brand and valuation support and uncertainty surrounding its growth outlook. Bernstein Holds Domino’s Pizza
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street broadly cut estimates and price targets following the report. Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, RBC, Baird, and Bank of America all lowered targets, while Gordon Haskett downgraded DPZ from “strong buy” to “hold.” The revisions imply analysts see limited near-term upside despite several targets remaining above the current share price. Wall Street Price-Target Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cited weak international sales, softer consumer spending, lower items per order, and potential franchisee strain. These issues raise concerns that customers are ordering more cautiously and that franchisees may face increasing cost and demand pressure. Analysts Cite Unfavorable Consumer Backdrop

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.