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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) saw its shares tumble more than 16% on Wednesday after reporting a sharp decline in early second-half same-store sales growth, citing severe weather disruptions in Europe and a delayed Chinese New Year. The trading update triggered investor concerns, sending the stock down as much as 16.3% to A$18.13 by 0205 GMT, marking its steepest single-day percentage drop since late August 2025. The share price also fell to its lowest level in nearly four months.
The Australia-based pizza chain operator, which manages Domino’s outlets across 12 countries including Australia, New Zealand, several Asian markets, and multiple European nations, posted negative same-store sales growth of 7.2% for the first eight weeks of the second half. This result was significantly weaker than market expectations. Analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha had forecast a modest 0.2% decline in same-store sales for the six-month period.
According to the company, extreme weather conditions in key European markets such as Germany and the Netherlands weighed heavily on store traffic and delivery demand. Heavy rain and storms disrupted normal consumer activity, impacting overall sales performance. In addition, the delayed start of the Chinese New Year in Asia affected seasonal trading momentum, further pressuring revenue growth during the period.
Investors reacted swiftly to the weaker-than-expected performance, reflecting broader concerns about consumer spending trends and operational challenges in international markets. Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has previously emphasized growth across Europe and Asia as part of its long-term strategy, making these regions particularly important to its financial outlook.
The latest update highlights ongoing volatility in global retail and food delivery sectors, where weather events, economic uncertainty, and shifting consumer behavior can quickly influence same-store sales growth and share price performance.
