Domino's Pizza Enterprises 1H same-store sales -2.5%

Domino's Pizza Enterprises 1H same-store sales -2.5%

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Reports 2.5% Decline in First-Half Same-Store Sales
February 24, 2026

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (DMP.AX) reported a 2.5% year-over-year decline in same-store sales for the first half of its fiscal year, according to its latest earnings update. The result marks a continuation of challenges faced by the Australian pizza chain, which has navigated shifting consumer spending patterns and competitive pressures in key markets.

The decline follows a 1.8% contraction in same-store sales reported in the prior quarter, indicating sustained headwinds in core markets such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Analysts attribute the trend to inflationary pressures, rising operational costs, and a broader slowdown in discretionary consumer spending. Additionally, increased competition from delivery-focused rivals and shifting dining-out habits have impacted growth trajectories according to Bloomberg analyst commentary.

In response, Domino’s has emphasized cost-management initiatives, including menu optimization and supply-chain efficiency programs. The company also highlighted progress in expanding its digital footprint, with digital orders accounting for 48% of total sales in the period— a 3 percentage point increase from the prior year. Despite these efforts, the results fell below the 0.5% growth projected by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg ahead of the report.

The stock traded lower in early trading on the news, reflecting investor concerns over near-term profitability. However, management reiterated confidence in long-term recovery, citing ongoing store-level renovations, localized marketing campaigns, and a focus on premium product offerings according to management statements.

With challenges in the retail and food-service sectors expected to persist, analysts will closely monitor Domino’s ability to balance cost controls with customer retention strategies in upcoming reports.

[引用越界:1]: Domino’s Pizza Enterprises 1H earnings release.
[引用越界:2]: Q3 same-store sales data, 2025.
[引用越界:3]: Bloomberg analyst commentary, February 2026.
[引用越界:4]: Company presentation, investor relations.
[引用越界:5]: Bloomberg consensus estimates.
[引用越界:6]: Domino’s management statements, February 2026.