Key insights
- Domino's Q1 earnings and sales missed expectations, citing a challenging macro environment and increased competition. US same-store sales growth was significantly below forecasts. The company lowered its US same-store sales growth outlook. While a $1 billion share repurchase program was announced, the negative earnings surprise and lowered guidance may exert slight downward pressure on the broader consumer discretionary sector.
Domino's Pizza (DPZ) stock fell 5% in premarket trading after the company missed Wall Street's forecasts across the board in its first quarter report.
US same-store sales growth of 0.9% was far below the 2.6% growth the Street was looking for, per Bloomberg consensus data. International same-store sales fell 0.4%, missing expectations for a 0.7% increase.
Revenue grew 3.5% to $1.15 billion, but that was also below the $1.16 billion Wall Street expected. Adjusted earnings per share missed with $4.13, compared to the $4.26 forecast.
Domino's CEO Russell Weiner called the first quarter "an intensifying macro and competitive environment," adding that he believes the brand continues to "outperform" competition and "take meaningful share in 2026."
In the quarter, consumers also placed more carryout orders, up 2.4%, while delivery orders were down 0.3%.
"Consumer sentiment hit COVID level lows and ongoing inflation continued to impact purchase decisions," Weiner said. "Weather also affected our business in the quarter, including the beginning of our carryout special boost week."
In 2026, the company expects same-store sales and international sales to each increase by low single digits. The company previously guided to same-store sales growth of 3% in the US.
Weiner also said that competing national pizza players were offering comparable deals to those offered by Domino's, creating "short-term pressure." He said the company is reviewing its marketing calendar to ensure it can "meet the moment."
The company said supply chain revenue from the exclusive sale of goods to franchise restaurants rose 2.6% year over year, attributing the growth to higher ingredient costs.
The pizza chain continued to grow its store count, especially outside the US. In the quarter, Domino's added 180 locations, with 19 in the US and 161 internationally.
The company also announced a $1 billion share repurchase program.
Year to date, Domino's stock is down about 12%.
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Brooke DiPalma is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @BrookeDiPalma or email her at bdipalma@yahoofinance.com.
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