Long-serving Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ: DPZ) director to retire in 2026

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. announced that longtime director James A. Goldman has informed the company he will retire from the Board of Directors. After more than 15 years of service, he will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April and will continue to serve for the remainder of his current term. The Board publicly thanked Mr. Goldman for his years of service, dedication, and contributions to the company. The report also reiterates the company’s standard caution regarding forward-looking statements, directing readers to the Risk Factors section of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 2026

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

001-32242		38-2511577
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

30 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan		48105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (734) 930-3030

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. Common Stock, $0.01 par value		DPZ		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 18, 2026, James A. Goldman informed Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (the “Company”) that, after more than 15 years of service on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), he has decided to retire from the Board and thus shall not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April. Mr. Goldman will continue to serve on the Board through the remainder of his current term. The Board thanks Mr. Goldman for his years of service, dedication to the Board, and his many contributions to the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this report that are not strictly historical in nature constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and you should not place considerable reliance on such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and should be evaluated with an understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or other applicable law, we will not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC.
						(Registrant)
Date: February 20, 2026						/s/ Ryan K. Mulally
						Name: Ryan K. Mulally Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) disclose in this 8-K?

Domino’s Pizza disclosed that director James A. Goldman plans to retire from its Board. He will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April but will serve through the remainder of his current term.

How long has James A. Goldman served on Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) board?

James A. Goldman has served on the Domino’s Pizza Board of Directors for more than 15 years. The company highlights his long tenure and formally thanks him for his years of service, dedication to the Board, and many contributions.

When will James A. Goldman leave the Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) board?

James A. Goldman will leave the Domino’s Pizza Board after the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April. He will not stand for reelection and will continue serving as a director only through the remainder of his current term.

How did Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) characterize James A. Goldman’s service?

Domino’s Pizza stated that its Board thanks James A. Goldman for his years of service, dedication, and his many contributions to the company. The language indicates an orderly, appreciative transition rather than a contentious departure.

What forward-looking statement caution did Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) include?

The company warned that statements not strictly historical are forward-looking statements involving significant risks and uncertainties. It directs investors to the “Risk Factors” section of its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024.

Where does Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) direct investors for more risk information?

Domino’s Pizza points investors to the Risk Factors section in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. That report, filed with the SEC, contains a fuller description of key risks.

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