Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (ASX:DMP)

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited reported their financial results for the half-year ending 28 December 2025, citing strategic efforts to enhance franchise partner profitability while preserving customer value. The company's approach included a reduction in blanket discounting to improve order contributions and store-level economics, leading to franchise profitability reaching a three-year high. Despite improved performance in certain European markets, there was softer trading in Australia, Japan, and France. The Australian results were influenced by deliberate pricing adjustments aimed at prioritizing franchisee returns, thereby strengthening unit economics. The company reported an underlying EBIT of $101.5 million, a 1.0% increase compared to the previous period, though network sales and same-store sales decreased by 1.6% and 2.5% respectively. Domino's also increased its interim dividend to 25.0 cents per share, a 16.3% increase. The company's strategy focuses on ensuring sustainable growth through disciplined execution and capital allocation, with an emphasis on supporting franchise partners. The announcement also included the appointment of Andrew Gregory as the new CEO, effective by August.