Domino’s Pizza reported a decline in first-quarter (Q1) profit for 2026, despite higher sales and continued global expansion.
For the quarter ended 22 March 2026, the company’s net income was $139.8m, down 6.6% from $149.6m in the same period of 2025.
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The $9.8m reduction in profit was linked mainly to an unfavourable movement of $30m in pre-tax unrealised losses and gains tied to the re-measurement of its investment in DPC Dash. However, the drop was partially offset by “higher income from operations”.
The company’s quarterly revenue was $1.15bn, an increase of 3.5% from $1.11bn recorded in the same period a year earlier.
Domino’s Pizza attributed the rise to stronger supply chain revenues, as well as higher global franchise royalties and advertising income.
Income from operations grew by $20.3m to $230.4m, an increase of 9.6% versus the first quarter of 2025.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $4.13, down from $4.33 in Q1 2025.
The global retail sales were up 3.4% in the quarter. Its US same-store sales increased 0.9% while international same-store sales, excluding foreign exchange impact, declined by 0.4%.
The chain added 180 net new outlets worldwide during the period. This included 19 net openings in the US and 161 net openings across international markets.
Domino’s CEO Russell Weiner said: “Q1 2026 represented another quarter of positive order count and market share growth for Domino’s in the US.
“In an intensifying macro and competitive environment, our scale advantage and best-in-class store-level profitability uniquely position Domino’s in the QSR [quick service restaurant] pizza category to sustain the value and innovation customers demand.
“My belief that we can continue to outperform our competition and take meaningful share in 2026 and beyond remains as strong as it has ever been. This is how we will deliver long-term value for our franchisees and shareholders.”
