Domino's Pizza Stock Is Waiting On One Answer

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) stock has lost 27.0% over the past year. During that same period, the S&P 500 posted a 17.9% return. The central risk lies close to home. Management says U.S. franchisees are under profit pressure, and this pressure has already strained the pipeline of new stores. In the latest quarter, Domino’s U.S. growth came largely from new stores. How many stores franchisees will actually open in 2027 remains unsettled.