Domino's Pizza Reports Mixed Q1 Results with U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth and $1.29 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

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Domino's Q1 results show positive U.S. same-store sales growth and a significant share repurchase program, despite a dip in net income and international same-store sales.

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• Q1 Financial Performance

  Total revenues increased 3.5% to $1.15 billion, but net income decreased 6.6% to $139.8 million, and diluted EPS fell 4.6% to $4.13 compared to the prior year.

• U.S. Same-Store Sales Turnaround

  U.S. same-store sales increased by 0.9% in Q1 2026, reversing a 0.5% decline in Q1 2025, driven by higher average ticket and customer transaction counts.

• International Sales Decline

  International same-store sales (excluding foreign currency impact) declined by 0.4% in Q1 2026, compared to a 3.7% increase in Q1 2025.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program

  The Board authorized an additional $1.0 billion share repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $1.29 billion. The company repurchased $75.1 million in Q1 and an additional $94.4 million through April 21, 2026.

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Domino's Pizza reported a mixed first quarter, with a notable turnaround in U.S. same-store sales but a decline in net income and international same-store sales. This detailed quarterly report follows the 8-K filing on the same day that announced the new $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization, bringing the total to $1.29 billion. The company also disclosed actual share repurchases of $75.1 million in Q1 and an additional $94.4 million subsequent to the quarter end, signaling a strong commitment to shareholder returns, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week low. The decline in net income was partly due to a negative swing in the DPC Dash investment.