Domino's Pizza Faces Analyst Downgrade Ahead of Earnings Call
Domino's Pizza Faces Analyst Downgrade Ahead of Earnings Call
Shares of Domino’s Pizza Inc (NYSE: DPZ) have recently come under pressure as analysts adjust their forecasts ahead of the upcoming quarterly report. Recently, Bank of America Securities indicated a possible 38% stock rally, creating mixed feelings among investors.
Upcoming Earnings Report and Expectations
As the fast-food giant gears up to report its fiscal third-quarter results, expectations are that it will occur on the 10th of the month. The anticipation comes with concerns, particularly regarding the company's domestic same-store sales (SSS) growth. Analysts believe that this growth may fall short of the current consensus estimate, which exceeds 3.8%.
Changes in Analyst Ratings
Analyst Brian Mullan has reiterated a Neutral rating for Domino’s Pizza, slightly adjusting the price target from $436 down to $429. He notes that if the company indeed reports its domestic SSS growth at around 3% for this quarter, it would signal a marked deceleration, showing a substantial drop to 20.4% over the five-year period.
The Impact of Current Trends
The sentiment among investors reflects concerns that the company’s quarter-to-date growth trends have shown signs of slowing. Analyst Mullan suggests that if the SSS growth falls to 3%, prospects for the fourth quarter might drop below the same threshold.
Stock Performance and Market Reaction
Following these forecasts, shares of Domino’s Pizza have experienced significant declines since peaking near $450 around mid-August. As of the time of publication, shares had fallen by 3.26%, trading at $411.45.
Future Earnings Estimates
Mullan has revised his earnings predictions for the next fiscal year as well, decreasing the estimate from $17.76 per share to $17.50, while also downgrading the $19.32 target for 2026 down to $19.10.
Investor Sentiment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current stock performance of Domino's Pizza?
As of the recent market report, shares of Domino’s Pizza have declined by 3.26% to $411.45.
When is Domino's Pizza expected to release its financials?
Domino's Pizza is expected to report its fiscal third-quarter results on October 10.
What are analysts predicting for Domino's Pizza's same-store sales growth?
Analysts expect that Domino's same-store sales growth may fall below the consensus estimate of over 3.8%.
What price target has been set by analysts for Domino's Pizza?
The current price target set by analysts has been adjusted to $429 from the previous $436.
How have Domino's Pizza's earnings estimates changed?
Analysts have lowered their earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026, with projections at $17.50 and $19.10, respectively.
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