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Domino's Cuts 2026 U.S. Sales Outlook, Launches $1B Buyback

4/30/2026

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Domino's Pizza cut its fiscal 2026 U.S. sales outlook to single-digit growth, revising the prior 3% target, after reporting first-quarter comparable sales of 0.9% versus the 2.72% estimate.
CEO Russell Weiner said the miss reflects weaker consumer sentiment and competition from other quick-service pizza chains.
Earnings per share fell to $4.13 from $4.33, a $30 million pre-tax charge.
Domino's revived its $9.99 “Best Deal Ever” promotion and announced a $1 billion share-buyback program.

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Domino's Pizza cut its fiscal 2026 U.S. sales outlook to single-digit growth, revising the prior 3% target, after reporting first-quarter comparable sales of 0.9% versus the 2.72% estimate.
CEO Russell Weiner said the miss reflects weaker consumer sentiment and competition from other quick-service pizza chains.
Earnings per share fell to $4.13 from $4.33, a $30 million pre-tax charge.
Domino's revived its $9.99 “Best Deal Ever” promotion and announced a $1 billion share-buyback program.