Domino's Q1 Profit Drops 6.6% to $139.8m Despite 3.5% Revenue Rise
Domino's net income fell 6.6% to $139.8m in Q1 2026 on a $30m pre-tax unrealised investment loss, despite revenue rising 3.5% to $1.15bn and operations income up 9.6% to $230.4m. The chain opened 180 net outlets globally as US same-store sales rose 0.9% while international same-store sales slipped 0.4%.
1. Q1 financial results
Domino's net income for Q1 2026 declined 6.6% to $139.8m from $149.6m a year earlier, driven by a $30m pre-tax unrealised loss on its DPC Dash investment and partially offset by a 9.6% increase in operating income to $230.4m.
2. Revenue and same-store sales
Quarterly revenue rose 3.5% to $1.15bn, supported by higher supply chain revenues, global franchise royalties and advertising income. Global retail sales grew 3.4%, with US same-store sales up 0.9% and international same-store sales down 0.4% excluding currency effects.
3. Store expansion
The company added 180 net new outlets worldwide during the quarter, including 19 in the US and 161 across international markets, strengthening its global footprint.
4. Executive outlook
CEO Russell Weiner highlighted Domino's scale advantage and best-in-class store-level profitability as key to sustaining market share gains and delivering long-term value for franchisees and shareholders in a competitive environment.