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Domino's Cuts 2026 Sales Outlook, Shares Fall 10%

4/27/2026

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Domino's Cuts Outlook

Domino's Pizza Inc. cut its 2026 sales outlook, sending shares down 10% to $331.89.
The company now expects low-single-digit U.S. comparable-sales growth and similar overseas growth, revising earlier 3% U.S. and 1-2% overseas forecasts.
First-quarter revenue rose 3.5% to $1.15 billion, with earnings per share falling to $4.13 from $4.33.
The board approved a $1 billion share buyback, raising authorization to $1.29 billion and setting a $1.99 dividend payable June 30.

Summary

Domino's Expands Globally

Domino's added 180 net new stores, raising its global count to 22,322 locations in over 90 markets.
International markets opened 161 of those stores, driving most of the quarter’s expansion.
U.S. stores posted $2.3 billion in sales and international locations $2.44 billion, totaling $4.74 billion in retail revenue.
Operating income rose 9.6 percent to $230.4 million as the company repurchased 188,304 shares for $75.1 million and set a $1.99 per share dividend payable June 30.

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Domino's App Relaunch

Domino's relaunched its mobile app and Pizza Tracker with more precise ready-time estimates to encourage repeat orders.
The chain added an orchestration agent that alerts stores to hold hot pizzas until a driver arrives, improving back-of-house efficiency.
Carryout same-store sales rose 2.4% in Q1, lifting Domino's channel share to 20% despite delivery-fee concerns.
Domino's plans to open 175 new U.S. stores this year, supporting its expansion strategy.

History

Historical Context

Domino's first expanded its menu in 1993 by testing extra-large pizzas, a move that signaled its willingness to innovate. Building on that mindset, the chain rolled out nationwide online and mobile ordering sites in 2007 and launched the Pizza Tracker in 2008, cementing its role as a digital pioneer in fast-food delivery. Today the company leverages that legacy to drive growth and investor confidence.

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Domino's Cuts Outlook

Domino's Pizza Inc. cut its 2026 sales outlook, sending shares down 10% to $331.89.
The company now expects low-single-digit U.S. comparable-sales growth and similar overseas growth, revising earlier 3% U.S. and 1-2% overseas forecasts.
First-quarter revenue rose 3.5% to $1.15 billion, with earnings per share falling to $4.13 from $4.33.
The board approved a $1 billion share buyback, raising authorization to $1.29 billion and setting a $1.99 dividend payable June 30.

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