Dominos Pizza Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has launched a new TV ad campaign featuring Simon Cowell as their 'quality captain'. The ad, which begins airing on August 19, 2024, showcases Domino's commitment to ensuring pizza perfection before it goes in the oven. Cowell joins a team of Domino's quality captains across the U.S. who are holding pizzas to an even higher standard.

Kate Trumbull, Domino's senior vice president – chief brand officer, emphasized Cowell's eye for detail and demand for perfection in pizza-making. The campaign aims to highlight Domino's focus on operational excellence and their commitment to delivering delicious, quality food. Domino's offers five types of crust and a variety of side items and desserts.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) is offering a weeklong carryout special from Aug. 12-18, 2024. Customers can purchase large two-topping pizzas for $6.99 each during this period. The offer applies to Hand Tossed, Crunchy Thin, or New York Style crusts.

Kate Trumbull, Domino's senior vice president and chief brand officer, emphasized the popularity of this deal among customers, highlighting its value proposition. The promotion coincides with the end of summer and back-to-school preparations, aiming to cater to various customer activities and needs.

To take advantage of this offer, customers can visit www.dominos.com to place an order or find their nearest Domino's store.

Domino's Pizza reported strong Q2 2024 results, with global retail sales growth of 7.2% excluding foreign currency impact. Key highlights include:

- U.S. same store sales growth of 4.8%
- International same store sales growth of 2.1%
- Global net store growth of 175
- Income from operations increased 0.4% (1.7% excluding foreign currency impact)
- Net income up 29.8% to $142.0 million
- Diluted EPS up 30.8% to $4.03

The company maintained its long-term guidance of 7%+ annual global retail sales growth and 8%+ annual income from operations growth. However, it adjusted its international store growth outlook due to challenges faced by a master franchisee.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has appointed Maureen Pittenger as the new executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective July 8, 2024. Pittenger will report directly to CEO Russell Weiner and will oversee all human resources strategies and functions. She brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, including her most recent role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Dana. Pittenger has a track record of building high-performing teams and is expected to enhance Domino's workforce development efforts globally. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University. Pittenger expressed excitement about joining Domino's to help foster a dynamic culture and develop top-tier talent.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) announced its Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast scheduled for July 18, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live on the company's investor relations website, and an archive will be accessible for replay. Results along with supplemental materials will be released at 6:05 a.m. ET on the same day. For further information, Greg Lemenchick, Vice President of Investor Relations, can be contacted via email.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) will participate in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference. CFO Sandeep Reddy will represent the company at the event, scheduled for June 10, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. ET. The session will be accessible via live webcast at the provided link and will also be archived for later viewing on Domino's website.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) is offering a -time promotion of 50% off on all menu-priced pizzas ordered online from June 3-9, 2024, to celebrate the upcoming summer season. This deal applies to all crust types, including the newest addition, New York Style, which features fresh, never-frozen dough stretched thin and cut into six foldable slices. The promotion is available through Domino's website and mobile app, providing an excellent value for customers looking to enjoy various pizza options, including Hand Tossed, Handmade Pan, Crunchy Thin Crust, and Gluten-Free Crust.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) will participate in the 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference hosted by Bernstein. The event will feature a fireside chat with CEO Russell Weiner, taking place on May 30, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. ET. Investors and stakeholders can view the live webcast through the provided link, and the event will be archived for future access. For further inquiries, contact Greg Lemenchick, Vice President of Investor Relations, at Greg.lemenchick@dominos.com.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) awarded the 2024 World's Fastest Pizza Maker title to Joana Mendes. Mendes, an assistant manager at Domino's in Ipswich, England, is the first woman to win this title, completing the task in a record-breaking 39.2 seconds. She received $5,000, a trophy, and a championship belt. The competition, held on May 8, 2024, at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, required finalists to make three large pizzas under stringent quality criteria. The event highlights Domino's commitment to efficiency and quality. Mendes credits her win to extensive training and mentorship from Pali Grewal, a previous champion.