Argus has recently reduced Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ) stock to Hold rating, as announced on February 25, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on November 8, 2024, Loop Capital had raised the stock from a Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $559 for DPZ stock. Oppenheimer also reiterated Outperform rating with a price target of $490. Additionally, Robert W. Baird raised Outperform rating on July 8, 2024, with a target price of $580. Goldman analysts, in their report published on June 13, 2024, also initiated Buy rating for Domino’s Pizza Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $430.56 which represents a decrease of $-9.47 or -2.15% from the prior close of $440.03. The stock opened at $443.2 and touched a low of $426.96 during the day, reaching a high of $444.53. The volume of shares traded was 0.87 million exceeding the average volume of 0.60 million.
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DPZ Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -10.63% over the last five trades and -7.75% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 5.40%, and it has plunged by -7.49% in the previous three months. Currently, DPZ is trading at -8.69%, -4.26%, and -4.39% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, DPZ, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -20.67% below its 52-week high but remains 8.71% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 16.61 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Domino’s Pizza Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Domino’s Pizza Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 18.71% and a profit margin of 12.41%, with a gross margin of 5.40%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Domino’s Pizza Inc’s market capitalization stands at $14.77 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 25.79, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 22.22. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 3.14, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.54% of Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 101.72%.
Notable insider trades include BALSON ANDREW, Director at Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ), who sold 6,000 shares on Mar 03 ’25, at $492.46 each, totaling $2.95 million. On Feb 26 ’25, GOLDMAN JAMES A, Director, sold 1,364 shares for $473.65 each, amounting to $0.65 million. Additionally, on Nov 15 ’24, MORRIS KEVIN SCOTT sold 2,646 shares at $459.00 each, generating $1.21 million.
