Domino's Pizza, Inc. stock research
FY2026 Q1
Domino's Pizza (DPZ) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 22, 2026
Revenue increased compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue was slightly lower than the prior quarter but higher than a year ago. Gross profit and gross margin both improved relative to the two comparison periods.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 22, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue increased compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue was slightly lower than the prior quarter but higher than a year ago. Gross profit and gross margin both improved relative to the two comparison periods.
- The primary driver of margin improvement was revenue growing while cost of revenue remained relatively flat compared to the prior quarter, and revenue growth outpacing cost growth from a year ago. The filing notes an increase in retail sales and store count growth during the quarter.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly lower, and gross margin improved. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue, gross profit, and cost of revenue were all higher, with gross margin also improving.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
40.4%
Gross profit
$464.5M
Revenue
$1.2B
Cost of revenue
$686.1M
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.3 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.5 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | $1.1B | $443.1M | $668.9M | 39.8% |
| Jun 15, 2025 | $1.1B | $461.0M | $684.2M | 40.3% |
| Sep 7, 2025 | $1.1B | $459.9M | $687.2M | 40.1% |
| Mar 22, 2026 | $1.2B | $464.5M | $686.1M | 40.4% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Sep 7, 2025
+0.3 pts
Year-over-year change
Mar 23, 2025
+0.5 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The primary driver of margin improvement was revenue growing while cost of revenue remained relatively flat compared to the prior quarter, and revenue growth outpacing cost growth from a year ago. The filing notes an increase in retail sales and store count growth during the quarter.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly lower, and gross margin improved. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue, gross profit, and cost of revenue were all higher, with gross margin also improving.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue, as its movement directly influences gross margin.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) | 40.4% |