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Release Date: February 24, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMZPY) has successfully implemented a new management team with extensive industry experience, including a new CEO with a strong background from McDonald's. The company reported an increase in franchisee profitability, with a 4.5% rise in average franchisee store EBITDA, reaching the highest level in three years. Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMZPY) has reduced its total debt by $196.1 million, improving its net leverage ratio from 2.57 to 2.21 times. The company generated $70.6 million in free cash flow, a significant improvement over the previous year, driven by disciplined capital management. An interim dividend was increased by 16.3% to $0.25 per share, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Negative Points

Sales year-to-date, including the first trading week of the second half, are down 3.6% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a reduction in discounting. The transition from heavy discounting to everyday pricing has led to a loss of price-driven customers, resulting in a decrease in sales. The company faces cost pressures in various markets due to labor laws, which continue to impact profitability despite ongoing cost reduction efforts. Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMZPY) experienced a decline in same-store sales growth of 2.5%, reflecting the impact of reduced discounting in key markets like ANZ and Japan. The company is still working to regain price-driven customers through refined promotional activities, indicating ongoing challenges in stabilizing sales.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you clarify the guidance regarding whether Domino's will exceed or meet consensus for fiscal year 2026? A: George, CFO: We are looking to exceed the consensus at that time.

Q: How does the WA pricing trial impact Domino's shareholders, considering the potential for lower warehouse volumes? A: Jack Cowan, CEO: The WA trial has led to increased franchisee profitability. While there may be short-term implications for DPE, the long-term effect will be reduced financial support for franchisees, ultimately increasing returns for shareholders.

Q: Is the decline in same-store sales the worst you expect, or could it continue to deteriorate? A: Jack Cowan, CEO: The decline is primarily due to the loss of price-driven customers. We expect to regain these customers over the next 12 months through sensible promotions, and recent numbers show sales are stabilizing.



Q: How is Domino's addressing the impact of growing consumer adoption of GLP-1 weight loss drugs? A: Jack Cowan, CEO: We are monitoring trends, but currently, it is not a material issue in Australia. Pizza is positioned as an indulgent and sharing occasion, which may mitigate some impact.

Q: What is the risk that the WA trial results won't reflect how the rest of Australia will respond to pricing changes? A: Jack Cowan, CEO: While WA is a strong market, similar profitability increases are being seen in other regions like Victoria, indicating that the strategy is working across Australia.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.