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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$449.00
▲(11.16% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/25/26
The score is anchored by solid profitability and cash generation but is held back by a high-risk balance sheet with persistent negative equity and meaningful debt. The latest earnings call improves the outlook with clear 2026 growth/profit guidance and strong store expansion plans, while technicals remain mixed and valuation is moderate rather than compelling.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Improving operating and free cash flow shows durable cash conversion from operations. This sustained cash generation supports ongoing franchise expansion, dividend increases, buybacks and capex needs, providing flexibility to invest in technology and withstand cyclical pressures over the next several quarters.
Profitability and revenue trend
Steady multi-year revenue growth with stable gross and net margins signals resilient unit economics. Consistent margins around industry-leading levels indicate durable profit power from scale, menu mix and operational control that should support earnings stability through typical industry cycles.
Franchise model & store growth
A high-growth, asset-light franchising model with aggressive net store targets drives scalable revenue and low company capex. Sustained store expansion, combined with rising franchisee store-level profitability, supports long-term system sales growth and market-share gains without proportionate corporate investment.
Negative Factors
Weak balance sheet
Persistent negative equity and material debt create an aggressive capital structure that raises solvency risk. Even with strong cash flows, negative equity limits flexibility, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and could constrain strategic options or force higher cost funding over the medium term.
Corporate margin pressure (insurance)
Elevated insurance costs hitting corporate stores can depress company-level margins even if franchisee economics hold. If insurance or other fixed-cost shocks persist, corporate profitability and cash available for corporate initiatives or shareholder returns could be meaningfully constrained over multiple quarters.
International owner underperformance (DPE)
A persistently underperforming international franchisee/operator reduces consolidated international growth and complicates execution of multi-year expansion. Fixing DPE performance is structural: prolonged underperformance could slow international comps and dilute global same-store sales momentum.

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Domino's Pizza Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionDomino's Pizza, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a pizza company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Stores, International Franchise, and Supply Chain. The company offers pizzas under the Domino's brand name through company-owned and franchised stores. It also provides oven-baked sandwiches, pasta, boneless chicken and chicken wings, bread and dips side items, desserts, and soft drink products. As of January 2, 2022, the company operated approximately 18,800 stores in 90 markets. Domino's Pizza, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How the Company Makes MoneyDomino's generates revenue primarily through the sale of pizza and other food items at its franchised and company-owned stores. The company's revenue model is multifaceted, with key revenue streams coming from retail sales in its restaurants and franchise fees from its extensive network of franchisees. Franchisees pay an initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties based on their sales, which contribute significantly to the company's earnings. Additionally, Domino's benefits from partnerships with third-party delivery services and technology platforms, enhancing its delivery capabilities and expanding its customer reach. The company's focus on digital ordering and delivery has also driven growth, allowing it to capture more market share in the competitive food service industry.

Domino's Pizza Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Breaks down revenue from various business segments, such as delivery, carryout, and international operations, providing insight into which areas are driving growth and profitability.
Chart InsightsDomino's Pizza's U.S. revenue segments show mixed trends, with company-owned store revenue facing pressure, while U.S. royalties and fees exhibit steady growth. The earnings call highlights a successful 'Best Deal Ever' promotion and new product launches boosting U.S. sales, despite macroeconomic challenges. The expansion on DoorDash and strategic promotions have enhanced transaction counts and franchisee profitability. Internationally, sales growth is positive but tempered by macroeconomic and store growth challenges. The company's focus on digital enhancements and strategic initiatives is expected to drive continued growth, despite refinancing at higher costs.
Data provided by:The Fly

Domino's Pizza Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 23, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized substantial operational momentum: multi-year initiatives (Parmesan Stuffed Crust, Best Deal Ever, loyalty, carryout) drove order growth, strong net store expansion, rising franchisee profitability, higher operating income and a shareholder-friendly capital allocation. Management acknowledged challenges—notably DPE underperformance, insurance-driven corporate store margin pressure, a pressured macro environment and modest delivery comps—but provided concrete guidance (2026 global retail sales ~6%, U.S. comp ~3%, operating income growth ~8%), higher international net store cadence, and technology/operational investments. Overall, the positives (broad sales growth, store expansion, franchisee economics, successful product/value initiatives, and shareholder returns) outweigh the manageable lowlights and identified risks.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Global Retail Sales Growth
Global retail sales grew 4.9% in Q4 (excluding foreign currency) and 5.4% for fiscal 2025, driven by positive US and international comps and global net store growth.
Strong U.S. Same-Store and Channel Performance
U.S. Q4 retail sales rose 5.5% with same-store sales up 3.7% for the quarter and 3.0% for the full year. Carryout comps were up 6.5% in Q4 and 5.6% for the year, while delivery comps were positive (Q4 +1.6%; full year +1%).
Net Store Expansion
Domino's opened 172 net U.S. stores in 2025 (96 net in Q4), bringing the U.S. system to 7,186 stores. International net store growth was 604 for the year (296 in Q4). Guidance targets 175+ U.S. net stores and ~800 international net stores in 2026.
Profitability and Operating Income
Income from operations rose 7.3% in Q4 (excluding FX) and ~8.1% for fiscal 2025 (excluding FX and refranchising gains). Company expects operating income growth of ~8% in 2026 (excluding FX and refranchising gains).
Franchisee Economics
Estimated average U.S. franchisee store profitability was ~$166,000 in 2025, up ~$4,000 year-over-year. Management highlighted best-in-class franchisee economics and growing enterprise-level profitability (average ~9 stores per franchisee).
Loyalty and Customer Engagement
Domino's Rewards finished 2025 with ~37.3 million active users, up almost 20% since the 2023 relaunch, contributing to multi-year growth in carryout and repeat business.
Successful Product and Value Initiatives
Parmesan Stuffed Crust and the Best Deal Ever promotion were cited as strong 2025 drivers—improving mix, attracting new customers, supporting incremental orders, and boosting franchisee profitability while demonstrating operational capabilities.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Announced a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend and repurchased ~189,000 shares for ~$80 million in Q4, with ~$460 million remaining on the repurchase authorization.
Technology and Operations Enhancements
Launched an enhanced e-commerce platform (performing better than the prior site), mobile/web upgrades and store-side investments (DOMOS, smart dispatch and an orchestration engine pilot) to improve order flow and delivery efficiency.
International Consistency
Delivered a 32nd consecutive year of international same-store sales growth. International retail sales excluding FX grew 4.5% in Q4 and 5.9% for the year, with particularly strong expansion in China and India.
Negative Updates
DPE Underperformance and International Headwind
Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DPE) continued to underperform and was cited as a drag on international same-store sales; management emphasized DPE turnaround as a top priority and noted it prevented hitting the long-term international comp algorithm in 2025.
Corporate Store Margin Pressure from Insurance
U.S. company-owned store margins decreased materially in 2025 due to outsized insurance costs impacting ~260 corporate stores; this negatively affected company-owned store profitability despite positive franchisee economics.
Challenging Macro Environment and Weather Disruption
Management characterized the macro environment as pressured for 2025/2026. January weather-related store closures disrupted early-year results and are included in 2026 guidance assumptions.
Delivery Growth Moderation and Aggregator Dynamics
Delivery comps were modest (Q4 +1.6%; full year +1%), and Domino's acknowledged it is not yet at 'fair share' on major aggregators (DoorDash/Uber) and is managing aggregator partnerships for incrementality, limiting rapid expansion of delivery revenue.
Less Procurement Productivity Expected
Supply chain margin expansion is expected to continue but management warned that the amount of procurement productivity available going forward will be less than in prior years.
Limited Near-Term Pricing; Pricing Was Flat
Pricing was flat in Q4 and 2026 guidance embeds low-single-digit pricing assumptions, signaling limited near-term pricing power; management positions 'profit power' via volume/value instead of price increases.
Execution Risks from Faster Store Growth and Splits
While management plans sustained store growth, they warned about managing split openings carefully to avoid cannibalization—cautioning that pace must protect franchisee profitability and prevent closures.
Potential Calendar and External Risks
Guidance excludes a fifty-third week which management estimates would have ~2% impact on global retail sales and operating profit growth; also monitoring potential impacts from GLP-1 drugs (no material impact seen yet).
Company Guidance
Domino’s 2026 guidance (ex‑the estimated ~2% impact of a 53rd week) calls for roughly 6% global retail sales growth, driven by a 3% U.S. comp (weighted to be higher in H1), international same‑store sales of about 1–2%, 175+ net U.S. store openings and ~800 net international openings, operating income growth of ~8% excl. foreign currency and refranchising gains with slight operating‑margin expansion, G&A ≈2.3% of global retail sales, food basket up low‑single digits, continued supply‑chain margin expansion (but less procurement productivity than recent years), a $0.01 tech fee increase to $0.385 per digital transaction, interest expense roughly in line with 2025, an expected tax rate of 21–23%, ~ $120M CapEx in 2026 (reverting to ~$110M in 2027), a modest FX benefit to operating income at current rates, and management expects meaningful market‑share gains (including incremental DoorDash/aggregator penetration) and continued growth in franchisee store‑level EBITDA.

Domino's Pizza Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement and cash flow are solid (steady multi-year revenue growth overall, resilient ~10–12% net margins, and improving operating/free cash flow). However, the balance sheet is a major risk with persistently negative equity and material debt, creating an aggressive capital structure that meaningfully lowers the overall financial profile.
Income Statement
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Positive
Revenue has grown steadily across recent years (from $4.12B in 2021 to $4.94B in 2025), with profitability holding up well for the industry: gross margin is stable around ~39–40% and net margin is consistently ~10–12%. Net income also rose over the period ($491M in 2021 to $602M in 2025). The main weakness is that growth is not smooth (including a revenue dip in 2023), and operating profitability metrics show some volatility year to year.
Balance Sheet
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Negative
The balance sheet is the clear weak spot. Stockholders’ equity is negative in every period shown (roughly -$3.3B to -$4.2B), which elevates financial risk and makes leverage indicators less meaningful (debt-to-equity is negative). Debt levels are material (about $4.4B–$5.3B in most years shown), and the negative equity also drives a negative return on equity, signaling an aggressive capital structure despite solid earnings power.
Cash Flow
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Positive
Cash generation is healthy and generally improving: operating cash flow increased from $593M (2021) to $792M (2025), and free cash flow rose from $504M to $672M over the same period. Free cash flow tracks net income reasonably well (free cash flow is about ~82–86% of net income), supporting earnings quality. Weaknesses include some volatility in free cash flow growth (including a notable decline in 2023-01-01 period) and uneven coverage versus reported income in certain years.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.94B4.71B4.48B4.54B4.36B
Gross Profit1.97B1.85B1.73B1.65B1.69B
EBITDA1.06B1.01B929.55M851.34M890.43M
Net Income601.70M584.17M519.12M452.26M510.47M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.72T1.74B1.67B1.60B1.67B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments341.79B186.13M114.10M60.36M148.16M
Total Debt237.60B5.20B5.21B5.25B5.29B
Total Liabilities5.08T5.70B5.75B5.79B5.88B
Stockholders Equity-3.90B-3.96B-4.07B-4.19B-4.21B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow671.50M512.01M485.47M388.08M560.03M
Operating Cash Flow792.06M624.90M590.86M475.32M654.21M
Investing Cash Flow-70.19M-31.23M-106.92M-53.68M-142.72M
Financing Cash Flow-752.09M-532.22M-476.36M-515.95M-522.83M

Domino's Pizza Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price403.94
Price Trends
50DMA
407.88
Negative
100DMA
409.89
Negative
200DMA
432.41
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-2.63
Negative
RSI
54.08
Neutral
STOCH
77.26
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DPZ, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 403.94 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 394.55, below the 50-day MA of 407.88, and below the 200-day MA of 432.41, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.63 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.26 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DPZ.

Domino's Pizza Risk Analysis

Domino's Pizza disclosed 26 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Domino's Pizza reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Domino's Pizza Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$45.87B29.911.84%11.60%-4.33%
71
Outperform
$1.83B7.4639.04%3.27%1.21%67.88%
67
Neutral
$13.93B23.571.63%3.92%4.98%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
61
Neutral
$31.37B29.2826.75%3.60%16.82%-29.91%
57
Neutral
$1.13B30.464.72%-0.64%-60.71%
57
Neutral
$1.47B9.0987.63%8.15%-0.21%0.16%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
DPZ
Domino's Pizza
403.94
-70.77
-14.91%
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
8.80
1.09
14.20%
PZZA
Papa John's International
33.83
-10.96
-24.47%
WEN
Wendy's
7.49
-7.22
-49.09%
YUM
Yum! Brands
165.23
14.42
9.56%
QSR
Restaurant Brands International
67.62
4.81
7.65%

Domino's Pizza Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Domino’s Pizza Announces Retirement of Long-Serving Board Director
Neutral
Feb 20, 2026

On February 18, 2026, Domino’s Pizza announced that long-serving director James A. Goldman will retire from its Board of Directors and will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April. After more than 15 years on the board, Goldman will continue to serve through the remainder of his current term, and the board publicly acknowledged his service and contributions, marking a notable change in the company’s long-term governance lineup.

The most recent analyst rating on (DPZ) stock is a Buy with a $500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Domino’s Pizza stock, see the DPZ Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Domino’s Pizza Board Member Resigns in November 2025
Neutral
Nov 25, 2025

On November 19, 2025, C. Andrew Ballard resigned from the Board of Directors of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. His resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

The most recent analyst rating on (DPZ) stock is a Hold with a $445.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Domino’s Pizza stock, see the DPZ Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 25, 2026