Domino's Pizza Group shares up on "encouraging" first-quarter trading

(Alliance News) - Domino's Pizza Group PLC on Thursday backed its full-year outlook as it reported a positive start to the first quarter of 2026.

Ahead of its annual general meeting, the master franchise holder in the UK and Ireland for Domino's Pizza Inc said trading in the quarter represented an "encouraging start" to the year.

Shares in the Milton Keynes, England-based company climbed 8.3% to 198.70 pence on Thursday morning in London.

Domino's Pizza Group said total system sales grew 5.8% in the quarter, with like-for-like growth of 4.5%. Total orders rose by 2.3%, while like-for-like orders were up 0.9%.

The company noted its recent launch of "Chick 'N' Dip", its chicken concept designed to capture market share in the booming fried chicken market, saying the new product's initial trading performance has met expectations.

Looking ahead, Domino's Pizza Group said it does not foresee any supply-related issues, noting that its costs are hedged "well into 2027".

The company added that it expects to meet its earnings expectations for the full-year.

"We have carried the positive momentum seen at the end of 2025 into 2026, with trading performing in line with our expectations" said Chief Executive Nicola Frampton.

Frampton was made permanent CEO at the end of March, having been the interim boss since November.

"As we move through 2026, we remain firmly focused on growing the core business and improving our operational execution for current and future years," added CEO Frampton.

By Christopher Ward, Alliance News reporter

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