Domino's forecasts muted annual same-store sales as competition, cautious consumers weigh on demand

By Reuters News

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Domino's Pizza DPZ.O on Tuesday scaled back its full-year sales outlook, warning that US and international comparable sales growth would remain muted, sending shares down about 3% in early trading.

The pizza giant has reported slowing comparable sales for several quarters running, squeezed by rising competition, persistent inflation and a softening US labor market that have made consumers increasingly cautious about discretionary spending.

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Here are some details:

  • "We expect the macro environment to remain an overhang on the consumer through the balance of the year," CEO Joe Jordan, who joined earlier this month, said on a post earnings call

  • Demand remains challenging across the quick-service restaurant and pizza industry, Jordan added.

  • Jordan said the company aims to restore profit and order-count growth while expanding its competitive reach beyond the traditional quick-service pizza market.

  • Domino's now expects US same-store sales to be towards the low end of low-single-digit growth forecast.

  • The key test for the new CEO is driving order growth through promotions and new products without hurting franchisee profitability, said Lale Akoner, an analyst at eToro.

  • Its annual international comparable sales are expected to be about flat, compared with prior forecast of low-single-digit growth.

  • Domino's posted quarterly US same-store sales growth of 0.3%, below analysts' estimates of a 0.71% rise, according to data compiled by LSEG.

  • Its quarterly international same-store sales grew 0.2%, versus estimates of 0.88% rise.

  • However, Domino's posted quarterly revenue of $1.19 billion and profit of $4.60 per share, both topping estimates of $1.18 billion and $4.37 per share, respectively.

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