Shareholders of Domino's Pizza (DPZ 6.13%) have some extra cash to order a loaded extra-large pie tonight. The stock spiked more than 10% higher Thursday morning. At 12:10 p.m. ET today, it was still up by 6.4%.The move likely came thanks to an earnings report. But it wasn't the one from Domino's itself. The pizza chain will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Monday, Feb. 24. But a peer, casual dining company Brinker International -- owner of Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy -- boosted the optimism of ...

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Fundraising and Corporate Social Responsibility - Domino's Pizza Inc raised over $18 million in 2024 for St Jude Children's Research Hospital through customer donations, franchise contributions, and corporate team efforts [1][2] - The 11-week St Jude Thanks and Giving campaign generated $8.9 million, while rounding up order totals contributed $8.7 million, and the annual St Jude Walk/Run raised $337,000 [1] - Domino's total fundraising for St Jude has exceeded $143 million since the partnership began, with a commitment to reach $300 million by 2034 [3] Corporate Background and Operations - Domino's Pizza is the world's largest pizza company with over 21,000 stores across 90+ markets [5] - The company achieved global retail sales of $18.9 billion for the trailing four quarters ending September 8, 2024 [5] - 99% of Domino's stores are operated by independent franchise owners as of Q3 2024 [5] - Digital channels accounted for over 85% of US retail sales in 2023, with seven unique ordering platforms available [5] Partnership with St Jude Children's Research Hospital - Domino's has participated in the St Jude Thanks and Giving campaign for 21 years, supporting families with treatment, travel, housing, and food expenses [4] - St Jude Children's Research Hospital has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80% since its founding in 1962 [6] - The hospital shares its medical breakthroughs globally, enabling doctors and scientists to save thousands more children [6]

Investors don't seem to know what to make of Domino's Pizza's (DPZ -3.02%) business these days. The stock was essentially flat in the three years that ended in mid-January, despite a few sharp rallies -- and subsequent slumps. Holding through that period would have provided shareholders a 2% return compared to the 38% rally in the S&P 500 index.But are investors in for much better gains from here? Let's look at the fast-food chain's potential over the next few years.Not your average fast-food stockBillionai ...

Normally, news that Warren Buffett has added a stock to his portfolio sends the value of that stock rallying. But in the case of Domino's Pizza (DPZ 0.30%), that just hasn't been the case. In November, investors learned that Berkshire Hathaway had bought 1.3 million shares of the pizza seller. And yet, shares of Domino's have been sliding in recent months. And over the past 12 months, its returns have been flat.Entering trading this week, the restaurant stock was sitting within 8% of its 52-week low of $39 ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza, Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ) announces the following event: What: Domino's Fourth Quarter/Year-End 2024 Earnings Webcast When: Monday, February 24 at 8:30 a.m. ET Where: ir.dominos.com How: Live webcast (web address above) Contact: Greg Lemenchick, Vice President of Investor Relations [email protected] This event will be archived on Domino's website for replay.Results and supplemental material will be distribute ...

Menu-priced pizza ordered online is half off Jan. 13-19ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, is celebrating the new year by launching a delicious deal: 50% off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online Jan. 13-19. Domino's is celebrating the new year by giving customers a deal that'll make their taste buds jump for joy. Post this Domino’s is offering a delicious deal: 50% off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online Jan. 13-19. ...

Stock Performance and Valuation - Chipotle stock trades at 85% of its 52-week high, indicating bullish territory, while Domino's Pizza stock has fallen to 72% of its 52-week high, signaling bearish territory [1] - Domino's Pizza offers a significant discount with a P/E ratio of 25.4x compared to the retail sector's average of 98.4x and its long-term average of 35.0x [3] - Domino's Pizza stock has a 12-month price target of $501.93, representing a 21.62% upside, with a high forecast of $612.00 and a low forecast of $412.00 [11] Market Inefficiencies and Investment Opportunities - A clear inefficiency exists in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly in food and restaurant stocks, presenting a potential investment opportunity [5] - Domino's Pizza stock is undervalued compared to its fundamentals, with a correlation selloff not justified by its beta or financial metrics [10][13] - Domino's Pizza has an ROIC of over 61%, indicating strong compounding potential and long-term value creation [14] Analyst and Institutional Sentiment - FMR LLC increased its position in Domino's Pizza by 16.3% as of November 2024, signaling bullish sentiment [2] - Loop Capital maintained a Buy rating on Domino's Pizza, with a high valuation of $559 per share, representing a 35.4% upside from current levels [15] - Despite a "Moderate Buy" rating, top-rated analysts have identified five other stocks as better buys, suggesting mixed sentiment among analysts [16] Comparative Analysis - Domino's Pizza stock has underperformed Chipotle Mexican Grill by 27% over the past 12 months, despite having a lower beta of 0.90 compared to Chipotle's 1.3 [13] - Papa John's ROIC of 31% suggests that the correlation selloff affecting Domino's Pizza may not be justified [2] - The price action of Domino's Pizza relative to Papa John's and Chipotle highlights a potential mispricing opportunity in the affordable food chains space [6]

The stock has outrun the S&P 500 for years, and a big-time investor recently bought the stock. Yet, there are five additional reasons to buy the stock today.If I were a betting person, I'd wager that pizza is probably the most common food on the average person's list of favorite dishes. My evidence? Look at Domino's Pizza (DPZ -0.23%), a stock that has turned quick, cheap pizza into fortunes for long-term investors. A modest $1,000 investment in 2004 would be worth over $54,000 today, returning over 50 time ...

Warren Buffett is probably the most famous investor alive today, drawing followers who want to replicate his success. But, oddly enough, his investing portfolio is replete with what the market would label "boring" stocks, harboring a tiny subset of what could be called tech stocks. It has zero young, hyped-up tech or artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and is chock-full of dividend-paying consumer goods stocks.Investors getting their feet wet in the stock market would do well to actually heed Buffett's adv ...