Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ) shares fell 2.2% in premarket trading Monday after the pizza chain's mixed first-quarter results showed strength internationally but weakness in its domestic market.
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Domino's reported first-quarter earnings of $4.33 per share, up 21% from $3.58 per share a year earlier and above the analyst estimate of $4.05. However, revenue rose just 2.5% to $1.11 billion, missing the projected $1.12 billion forecast. U.S. comparable sales declined 0.5%, compared to 5.6% growth in the year-ago quarter, while international same-store sales increased by 3.7%, significantly outperforming the 0.9% growth recorded in the previous year.
Earnings vs Estimates. Source: Bloomberg L.P.
Performance metrics showed weakness in domestic operations with company-owned stores experiencing a 1.5% drop in gross margin, primarily due to increased food-basket pricing. Domestic franchise comparable sales fell 0.4% against estimates of 0.36% growth, while company-owned stores saw a steeper 2.9% decline compared to the expected 0.35% decrease.
International Growth Offsets Domestic Weakness
The company's global retail sales increased 4.7% year-over-year to $4.46 billion, with international markets driving much of the growth despite challenges from foreign currency weakness. While U.S. operations struggled, Domino's international business showed resilience with comparable sales growth of 3.7%, substantially exceeding the estimated 1.88% increase.
"Sustained market share growth reflects a company's ability to control what is under its control, a key to long-term success," said CEO Russell Weiner in a statement. "In the face of a challenging global macroeconomic environment, our Hungry for MORE strategic pillars are working together to drive MORE sales, MORE stores and MORE profits, annually."
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The stock is trading near a level that has acted as strong resistance over the past few months, often leading to trend reversals. Bears are likely to target a retest of the 30- and 50-day SMAs, while bulls will aim to break above the recent high at $499. The RSI continues to show bullish divergence, while the MACD is widening, supporting bullish momentum.
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