Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) Stock Gets Price Target Cut from Citigroup

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) had its price objective trimmed by Citigroup from $335.00 to $308.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer dropped their target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $465.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Guggenheim lowered their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $440.00 to $325.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $325.00 to $320.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. One equities 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $380.87.

Domino’s Pizza Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of DPZ stock opened at $308.64 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $320.69 and a 200-day moving average price of $326.61. 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 $10.15 billion, a PE ratio of 17.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.94.

Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The restaurant operator reported $4.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.27. The firm 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 firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.08 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Domino’s Pizza will post 19.02 earnings per share for the current year.

Domino’s Pizza Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the business’s 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 directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. The trade was a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Domino’s Pizza in the 3rd quarter worth $200,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue grew its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 4.5% during the third quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 3,134 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $938,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares during the period. Curated Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in Domino’s Pizza during the third quarter valued at about $259,000. Mather Group LLC. increased its position in Domino’s Pizza by 23.5% in the third quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 1,150 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $344,000 after buying an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in Domino’s Pizza by 67.6% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,820 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $545,000 after buying an additional 734 shares in the last quarter. 94.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Domino’s Pizza

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

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.