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Release Date: July 20, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ) reported a meaningful increase in order counts, both in delivery and carryout, indicating strong demand.

The company has become the number one pizza player on both Uber and DoorDash platforms, highlighting its strong presence in the aggregator marketplace.

Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ) is launching a new product later this quarter, which is expected to fill a gap in the pizza segment and drive further growth.

The company continues to expand its global footprint with almost 1,000 new stores added over the past 12 months.

Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ) has a strong loyalty program, which has seen a 20% increase in members, driving frequency and customer retention.

Negative Points

Same-store sales in Q2 did not meet expectations due to a miss on ticket, largely attributed to the underperformance of the Premium Series and Slice Sauce.

The company is facing a challenging macroeconomic environment and heightened competition, impacting consumer spending and sales.

Franchisee profitability has been pressured, affecting the development pipeline and leading to a slight reduction in expected net store openings in the U.S.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, a significant part of the international business, continues to struggle, impacting overall international same-store sales.

The company experienced higher general and administrative expenses due to events like the worldwide rally, affecting operating income.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Russell, could you elaborate on the biggest challenges and opportunities for Domino’s, particularly in areas like innovation, value lift, and channel expansion? A: Russell Weiner, CEO: At Domino’s, we turn challenges into opportunities. We are focused on leveraging our strengths and addressing opportunities. One key area is a new product that targets an occasion not well-served by the pizza category, which we plan to launch in Q3.

Q: Are you still experiencing competitive pressures in the market, and how do you view your competition? A: Russell Weiner, CEO: Competitive pressures in QSR and pizza continue, but we have adjusted our strategies, such as enhancing our value promotions. We believe our scale and momentum give us an advantage over competitors, allowing us to continue gaining market share.

Q: How do you balance profitability with market share in the third-party delivery channel? A: Russell Weiner, CEO: We aim to be profit-neutral for franchisees on third-party platforms like Uber and DoorDash by maintaining premium pricing. Our orchestration agent helps optimize delivery efficiency, ensuring hot and timely deliveries, which enhances our competitive edge.

Q: Can you provide insights into the U.S. comps performance, particularly the order count growth and ticket declines? A: Sandeep Reddy, CFO: We saw meaningful order count growth that met expectations, but ticket declines due to the premium series not performing as expected. We are confident in our ability to drive order count growth through promotions and aggregator channels.

Q: What led to the disconnect between testing and actual results for the new premium series, and how will you ensure the success of the upcoming pizza launch? A: Russell Weiner, CEO: The premium series did not resonate as expected due to messaging issues. We have improved our messaging for the upcoming product launch, which we are very excited about and confident will meet expectations.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.