Domino’s Pizza(US:DPZ) The Motley Fool·2025-09-21 08:35Company Overview - Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company globally, with over 21,500 stores in 90 markets, primarily operating through a franchise model, which minimizes overhead costs [6] - The company opened 160 stores in 2024 and has a pipeline of 120 prospective franchise owners [6] Market Potential - The global pizza market is projected to grow from $152.4 billion in 2024 to $269.5 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% [2] - Europe holds the largest market share, consuming 39% of pizzas, while the United States has approximately 77,000 pizza restaurants [2] Investment Highlights - Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, owns 2.63 million shares of Domino's, representing 7.8% of the company, valued at $1.16 billion [3] - Domino's reported a 3.4% same-store sales growth in the second quarter, driven by the successful launch of its Parmesan-stuffed crust pizza [9] Financial Performance - The company's revenues reached $1.14 billion, a 4.3% increase from the previous year, attributed to higher supply chain revenues and franchise royalties [10] - Net income was $131.1 million, down 7.7% year-over-year, with earnings per share at $3.81, a decrease of 5.5% [10] Dividend Information - Domino's pays a dividend of $0.58 per share, yielding 1.6%, with a notable dividend growth of 123% over the last five years [11][13] - The company has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a $0.23 increase this year and a projected $0.30 increase in 2024 [11] Strategic Partnerships - Domino's has established partnerships with Uber and DoorDash to enhance its delivery capabilities, which is expected to increase sales, particularly in suburban and rural markets [8][9]