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    DPZ
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    DOMINOS PIZZA INC DPZ

    Jul 20, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Domino's Q2 FY26 - Strong Order Growth Offset by Ticket Miss

    Domino's Q2 FY26 saw significant order count growth across all channels, reinforcing its market leadership and loyalty program strength, despite a challenging QSR environment. However, a miss on ticket, attributed to an underperforming premium product launch, led to U.S. same-store sales falling short of expectations. The company is addressing this with a revised marketing calendar and a new product launch, while also navigating leadership transition and external pressures impacting unit growth and international performance.

    Highlights

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    • Order counts were up meaningfully in total and individually in delivery and carryout businesses in Q2 FY26, driving market share gains.

    • Domino's is now the #1 pizza player on both Uber and DoorDash platforms.

    • Loyalty program membership was up 20% by end of 2025, driving customer acquisition and frequency.

    • Global Retail sales grew 3% excluding foreign currency impact in Q2 FY26, driven by net store growth of almost 1,000 stores over the past 12 months.

    Concerns

    4

    • Q2 FY26 U.S. same-store sales grew only 0.1%, falling below expectations due to a miss on ticket.

    • The premium series launch did not resonate with customers as expected, causing a drag on ticket.

    • U.S. net store guidance for FY26 was slightly trimmed to approximately 175 stores, down from '175 plus', due to macro pressures and franchisee profitability.

    • International comp sales declined by 0.1% in Q2 FY26, impacted by Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DPE) performance and geopolitical uncertainty.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth
    up low single digits
    high materiality
    High
    International Same-Store Sales Growth
    up low single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    U.S. Net Stores
    approximately 175
    medium materiality
    Medium
    International Net Stores
    approximately 800
    medium materiality
    High
    Global Retail Sales Growth
    up mid-single digits
    high materiality
    High
    Operating Income Growth
    mid- to high single digits
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    U.S.
    Retail sales growth driven primarily by net store growth. Comp sales impacted by challenging macro environment and heightened competition, with strong order count growth offset by lower average ticket.
    Net new stores: 26Same-store sales growth: 0.1%Carryout comp: 1.1%Delivery comp: -0.7%Pricing: 0.2%
    		—1.9%——
    International
    Retail sales growth excluding foreign currency impact. Comp sales declined due to impact from Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DPE) and macro/geopolitical uncertainty.
    Net new stores: 183Comp sales: -0.1%
    		—4.1%——

    Operational metrics

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    Income from operations growth
    2.6%
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily driven by higher U.S. and international franchise royalties and fees, and gross margin dollar growth within supply chain.

    G&A expenses increase
    Increased
    Q2 FY26

    Due to expenses related to the worldwide rally, which takes place every two years.

    Shares repurchased
    632,000
    YTD Q2 FY26
    Total value of shares repurchased
    $231 million
    YTD Q2 FY26
    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $1.23 billion
    End of Q2 FY26
    QSR pizza category order counts
    Flat
    Q2 FY26

    Domino's order counts were up meaningfully during this period.

    Loyalty program members growth
    Up 20%vs. before launch
    End of 2025

    Continued to build significant numbers into the loyalty program.

    Aggregator incrementality
    50%
    Ongoing

    Acquiring more customers that would not have been acquired otherwise.

    Pizza category market share
    23%
    Ongoing

    Still has significant runway compared to leading QSR brands in other categories (40%-50% share).

    Franchisee store level EBITDA increase
    Nearly 240%
    Since end of 2008

    Driven by growth in transactions and disciplined pricing.

    Franchisee net new stores
    More than 2,100
    Since end of 2008

    Driven by growth in transactions and disciplined pricing.

    Carryout business incrementality
    80%
    Ongoing

    When opening a new store, the carryout business is about 80% incremental.

    U.S. carryout market share
    About 20%
    Ongoing

    Indicates tremendous opportunity for incremental growth.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Comparable sales comps0.1%%
    Global system wide sales3%%
    Franchisee financial healthImpacted
    Net unit growth development pipeline26stores

    Product announcements

    3
    ProductTypeDetails
    New Pizza Offeringlaunch
    Best Deal Ever with Stuffed Crustupdate
    Chicken Dipperslaunch

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Challenging Macroeconomic EnvironmentQ2 FY26 and expected to continue through FY26

    Pressuring consumers and contributing to heightened competition; QSR order counts flat in Q2.

    Mitigation: Focus on driving order counts, value promotions (e.g., enhanced Best Deal Ever), and new product innovation.

    Ticket Miss from Premium Series LaunchQ2 FY26

    Caused Q2 U.S. same-store sales to fall below expectations; 'drag on ticket'.

    Mitigation: Revised marketing calendar for H2 FY26, including new product launch and enhanced value promotions (Stuffed Crust in Best Deal Ever); expected lower drag in Q3.

    Pressure on U.S. Unit Growth PipelineFY26

    FY26 U.S. net store guidance trimmed to ~175 from '175 plus'.

    Mitigation: Attributed to macro environment and short-term impact on franchisee profitability; management is fixing the Q2 ticket issue to restore profitability and pipeline health.

    International Comp Sales Impact from DPEQ2 FY26

    International comp sales declined by 0.1% in Q2 FY26.

    Mitigation: DPE remains focused on turning its business around; working closely with DPE's new CEO to recapture order counts after an initial focus on profit.

    Geopolitical UncertaintyQ2 FY26

    Impacted international comp sales.

    Mitigation: Not explicitly stated, but implied by focus on global market conditions.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    New Pizza Product Performance

    Next quarter (Q3 FY26)
    CurrentLaunching in Q3 FY26
    TargetPositive customer reception, incremental sales, and contribution to ticket.

    Why it matters

    This new product is expected to address an unmet consumer need and drive incremental occasions, crucial for expanding market share and offsetting prior ticket misses.

    Our revised calendar for the second half brings a pizza innovation in Q3 that is unlike anything we've offered before at Domino's. Similar to the opportunity Stuff Crust created by filling a gap in our menu offerings, we believe this new product will address an unmet consumer need, but this time, with a pizza that is unique to Domino's.

    Q&A highlights

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    What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for Domino's, particularly regarding innovation, value, channel expansion, and execution vs. environment?

    Russell Weiner stated that Domino's turns challenges into opportunities and expressed confidence in the new leadership. He highlighted a new product coming in Q3 that addresses an occasion not well-served by the pizza category, based on consumer behavior when not buying pizza.

    “We looked at what do consumers who are interested in pizza, what do they buy when they don't buy pizza. And that's what this new product does. It's going to hit an occasion. I don't think we, as a pizza category, hit that well today.”

    asked by David Palmer · answered by Russell Weiner

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Leadership Transition

    Russell Weiner, the outgoing CEO, introduced Joe Jordan as the incoming CEO, effective October. Jordan, with 15 years at Domino's, has served as COO and is praised for his experience and trust among franchisees. Weiner will transition to Executive Chairman next year, ensuring continued benefit from his experience. The transition is expected to be seamless, with a focus on continuity in strategy and operational excellence.

    02

    Order Count Strategy and Performance

    Management emphasized that order counts are the primary driver of long-term success, fueling brand growth and franchisee profitability. Despite a flat QSR order count environment in Q2, Domino's reported meaningfully increased order counts in total, and separately in delivery and carryout. This growth is seen as critical for driving market share, expanding the loyalty program, and powering the supply chain business, leading to future frequency and profitability.

    03

    Aggregator Channel Success

    Domino's continues to grow its presence on aggregator platforms like Uber and DoorDash, now believing it is the #1 pizza player on both. The strategy involves premium pricing to maintain franchisee profitability, with an estimated 50% incrementality from aggregator orders. The company also leverages its 'orchestration agent' technology to ensure hot product delivery, enhancing the customer experience across all order channels, including aggregators.

    04

    Q2 Same-Store Sales and Ticket Miss

    While order counts met expectations, Q2 U.S. same-store sales of 0.1% did not due to a miss on ticket. This was attributed to lapping the prior year's higher-ticket Stuffed Crust launch and the subsequent premium series with Sliced sauce not resonating as expected. Management stated this miss was 'within our control' and is being addressed through a revised marketing calendar and new product launches, expecting a lower drag on ticket in Q3.

    05

    New Product Innovation

    Domino's is launching a new pizza product in Q3 that is described as unique and unlike anything offered before, designed to address an unmet consumer need and expand pizza occasions. This innovation is expected to protect core pizza occasions while attracting new customers. Additionally, the 'Best Deal Ever' promotion was enhanced with the inclusion of Stuffed Crust, aiming to drive trial and repeat purchases.

    06

    U.S. Unit Growth and Franchisee Profitability

    The FY26 U.S. net store guidance was slightly adjusted to approximately 175, down from '175 plus', due to macro pressures🌐 and a short-term impact on franchisee profitability. This impact was linked to the Q2 ticket miss. Management reiterated that order count growth is key to future store growth and that the carryout business, with its 80% incremental nature, remains a compelling vehicle for franchisee returns.

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    International Business Performance

    International retail sales grew 4.1% (excluding FX), driven by net store growth of 183 stores in Q2. However, international comp sales declined by 0.1%, primarily impacted by the performance of Domino's Pizza Enterprises (DPE) and broader macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties. Management is working closely with DPE's incoming CEO to rebalance their strategy towards recapturing order counts after an initial focus on profit.

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