Domino's Pizza stock falls on disappointing sales — and CEO thinks more chains will follow

A pedestrian walks by a Domino's Pizza on Dec. 9, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Domino's Pizza stock fell 10% in morning trading on Monday after it reported weaker-than-expected U.S. same-store sales growth. The chain's domestic same-store sales rose just 0.9%, lower than the 2.3% bump expected by Wall Street analysts, based on StreetAccount estimates. "We're not happy with it," CEO Russell Weiner told CNBC. The pizza chain also lowered its full-year U.S. same-store sales forecast to low-single digit growth, down from its prior projection that U.S. same-store sales will increase 3%. Weiner said he expects more fast-food chains to report similar headwinds from winter weather and weak consumer sentiment, which took a dive in March due to spiking fuel prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. "One of the bad things about reporting first is you don't get to hear about anybody else," Weiner said. Domino's kicked off the earnings season for restaurant chains. Starbucks is on deck after the bell on Tuesday, and Chipotle Mexican Grill and Pizza Hut owner Yum Brands are expected to share their results on Wednesday. Rival Papa John's will report its earnings next Thursday. During the quarter, Domino's also faced stiffer competition from rival pizza chains. Papa John's and Pizza Hut both matched Domino's $9.99 "Best Deal Ever" with promotions at the same price point. And Little Caesars undercut Domino's $6.99 Mix & Match deal with a $5.99 version. …