Domino’s Pizza fourth quarter revenue tops estimates on sales growth

Core Insights - Domino's Pizza Inc reported fourth quarter revenue of $1.54 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.52 billion, marking a 6.4% increase from $1.44 billion a year earlier [3] - Adjusted earnings per share were $5.35, slightly below the expected $5.39 [3] - The company experienced a 4.9% increase in global retail sales for the fourth quarter and a 5.4% increase for the full fiscal year [3] Sales Performance - In the US, same-store sales rose by 3.7% for the quarter and 3.0% for the year [4] - International same-store sales, excluding foreign currency impact, grew by 0.7% for the quarter and 1.9% for the year [4] Store Expansion - Domino's added 392 net new stores globally in the fourth quarter, resulting in an annual net store growth of 776 [4] Operational Income - Income from operations increased by 8% for the quarter and 8.5% for the fiscal year, or 7.3% and 8.6% respectively when excluding foreign currency effects on international franchise royalty revenues [4] Dividend Announcement - The board of directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.99 per share [5] Strategic Outlook - CEO Russell Weiner stated that the "Hungry for MORE" strategy has successfully delivered increased sales, store growth, and profits, with expectations to significantly increase market share in the US QSR pizza category in 2026 [5]