Domino's Pizza® Announces 2016 Financial Results

February 28, 2017
Record Global Store Growth, Second Straight Year of Double-Digit U.S. Comps and Strong EPS Highlight 2016 Results

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2016, comprised of strong growth in same store sales, global store counts and earnings per share. Domestic same store sales grew 12.2% during the quarter versus the year-ago period, and 10.5% for the full year, continuing the positive sales momentum in the Company's domestic business. The international division also posted strong results, with same store sales growth of 4.3% during the quarter and 6.3% for the full year. The fourth quarter marked the 92nd consecutive quarter – or 23rd year – of positive international same store sales growth and the 23rd consecutive quarter of positive domestic same store sales growth. The Company also had record global net store growth of 1,281 stores in 2016, comprised of 171 net new domestic stores and 1,110 net new stores internationally.

Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $1.48, up 25.4% over the prior-year quarter; full year diluted EPS was $4.30, up 23.9% over the prior year. Management noted that the as-reported diluted EPS for both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015 was negatively impacted by expenses related to the Company's recapitalization, and was positively impacted by the inclusion of an extra, or 53rd, week in the fourth quarter of 2015. Fourth quarter diluted EPS was up 28.7% over the prior-year quarter as-adjusted EPS of $1.15; full year diluted EPS was up 24.6% over the prior year as-adjusted EPS of $3.45.

On February 15, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a 46-cent per share quarterly dividend for shareholders of record as of March 15, 2017 to be paid on March 30, 2017. This represents a 21.1% increase over the previous quarterly dividend amount.

"I'm extremely proud of our franchisees and operators worldwide, including those who contributed toward back-to-back years of double digit sales growth in the U.S.," said J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's President and Chief Executive Officer. "While these unprecedented results speak for themselves, I am most pleased with the passion and energy we demonstrated throughout 2016 in meeting the challenge of sustained success. The momentum and alignment within our system has never been stronger."

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Highlights:

 

(dollars in millions, except per share data)


Fourth

Quarter of

2016


Fourth

Quarter of

2015


Fiscal

2016


Fiscal

2015

Net income


$

72.7


$

62.8


$

214.7


$

192.8

Weighted average diluted shares



49,090,074



53,351,075



49,923,859



55,532,955

Diluted earnings per share, as reported


$

1.48


$

1.18


$

4.30


$

3.47

Items affecting comparability*





(0.02)





(0.02)

Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted*


$

1.48


$

1.15


$

4.30


$

3.45














*  Refer to the Items Affecting Comparability section on page three for additional details. Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted figures may not sum to the total due to the rounding of each individual calculation.

  • Revenues were up 10.6% for the fourth quarter versus the prior year period, due primarily to higher supply chain volumes as well as higher Company-owned store, domestic franchise and international franchise revenues resulting from increased same store sales and store count growth. The increase in consolidated revenue was offset in part by the inclusion of the 53rd week in fiscal 2015 and the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Net Income increased 15.9% for the fourth quarter versus the prior year period, primarily driven by an increase in store count and same store sales growth as well as higher supply chain volumes. The increase in consolidated net income was partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses and the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. The inclusion of the 53rd week in 2015 and the Company's 2015 recapitalization both impact the comparability of the financial results for the fourth quarter. See the Items Affecting Comparability section for additional details.
  • Diluted EPS was $1.48 for the fourth quarter versus $1.18 in the prior year quarter on an as-reported basis. This represents a 30-cent or 25.4% increase over the prior year quarter. Diluted EPS increased 33 cents or 28.7% from $1.15 in the prior year quarter on an as-adjusted basis. This increase was driven by the increase in net income as well as lower diluted share count, primarily as a result of ongoing share repurchases. See the Items Affecting Comparability section and the Comments on Regulation G section for additional details.

The table below outlines certain statistical measures utilized by the Company to analyze its performance. Refer to the Comments on Regulation G section on page four for additional details.

 



Fiscal Quarter
of 2016


Fiscal 2016


Same store sales growth: (versus prior year period)






Domestic Company-owned stores


+ 13.7%


+ 10.4%


Domestic franchise stores


+ 12.1%


+ 10.5%


Domestic stores


+ 12.2%


+ 10.5%


International stores (excluding foreign currency impact)


+ 4.3%


+ 6.3%








Global retail sales growth: (versus prior year period)






Domestic stores


+ 8.9%


+ 10.9%


International stores


+ 5.3%


+ 8.8%


Total


+ 7.0%


+ 9.8%








Global retail sales growth: (versus prior year period,

   excluding foreign currency impact)






Domestic stores


+ 8.9%


+ 10.9%


International stores


+ 10.4%


+ 14.5%


Total


+ 9.7%


+ 12.8%


 



Domestic

Company-

owned Stores


Domestic

Franchise

Stores


Total

Domestic

Stores


International

Stores


Total

Store counts:
















Store count at September 11, 2016



387



4,886



5,273



7,979



13,252

Openings



6



98



104



487



591

Closings



(1)



(5)



(6)



(26)



(32)

Store count at January 1, 2017



392



4,979



5,371



8,440



13,811

Fourth quarter 2016 net change



5



93



98



461



559

Fiscal 2016 net change



8



163



171



1,110



1,281

 

Conference Call Information
The Company will file its annual report on Form 10-K this morning. As previously announced, Domino's Pizza, Inc. will hold a conference call today at 10 a.m. (Eastern) to review its fiscal 2016 financial results. The call can be accessed by dialing (888) 400-9978 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 634-4947 (International). Ask for the Domino's Pizza conference call. The call will also be webcast at biz.dominos.com. The webcast will also be archived for one year on biz.dominos.com.

Dividends
On February 15, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a 46-cent per share quarterly dividend for shareholders of record as of March 15, 2017, to be paid on March 30, 2017. This represents a 21.1% increase over the previous quarterly dividend amount.

Share Repurchases
During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased and retired 102,394 shares of its common stock under its open market share repurchase program for $16.4 million. Subsequent to the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased and retired 80,360 shares for $12.7 million, or an average price of $158.30 per share. As of February 21, 2017, the Company had a total remaining authorized amount for share repurchases of $136.4 million.

Items Affecting Comparability
The Company's reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 are not comparable to the reported financial results for the equivalent periods in 2015. The table below presents certain items that affect comparability between 2016 and 2015 financial results. Management believes that including such information is critical to the understanding of its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015 (see the Comments on Regulation G section on pages four and five for additional details).

In addition to the items noted in the table below, the Company had lower weighted average diluted shares outstanding in 2016 that resulted in an increase in diluted EPS by an estimated 12 cents in the fourth quarter of 2016 and an estimated 43 cents in fiscal 2016. The Company incurred less interest expense in fiscal 2016 primarily as a result of lower net debt levels and higher interest expense in 2015 related to the Company's recapitalization. The decrease in interest expense resulted in a decrease in diluted EPS by an estimated three cents in the fourth quarter of 2016 and an estimated 22 cents in fiscal 2016.

 



Fourth Quarter


Full Year

(in thousands, except per share data)


Pre-tax


After-tax


Diluted EPS

Impact


Pre-tax


After-tax


Diluted EPS

Impact

2015 items affecting comparability:



















Recapitalization expenses:



















General and administrative expenses (1)


$

(860)


$

(539)


$

(0.01)


$

(860)


$

(539)


$

(0.01)

Interest expense (2)



(405)



(254)



(0.00)



(405)



(254)



(0.00)

Debt issuance cost write-off (3)



(6,870)



(4,305)



(0.08)



(6,870)



(4,305)



(0.08)

Subtotal



(8,135)



(5,098)



(0.10)



(8,135)



(5,098)



(0.09)

Estimated 53rd week impact (4)



10,131



6,348



0.12



10,131



6,348



0.11

Total of 2015 items


$

1,996


$

1,250


$

0.02


$

1,996


$

1,250


$

0.02




















(1)  Represents legal, professional and administrative fees incurred in connection with the Company's 2015 recapitalization.
(2)  Represents interest expense the Company incurred on a portion its 2012 borrowings subsequent to the closing of the 2015 recapitalization but prior to the repayment of a portion of the 2012 borrowings, resulting in the payment of interest on both the 2012 and 2015 facilities for a short period of time.
(3)  Represents the write-off of debt issuance costs related to the extinguishment of a portion of the 2012 debt in connection with the Company's 2015 recapitalization.
(4)  Represents the estimated impact on income of the 53rd week in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015.

 

Three- to Five-Year Outlook
The Company does not provide quarterly or annual earnings estimates. The following outlook does not constitute specific earnings guidance. In January 2017, the Company provided a three- to five-year outlook as follows:

 


Current

Outlook


Prior

Outlook





Domestic same store sales growth

3% – 6%


2% – 5%

International same store sales growth

3% – 6%


3% – 6%

Net unit growth

6% – 8%


5% – 7%

Global retail sales growth

8% – 12%


7% – 11%

 

Liquidity
As of January 1, 2017, the Company had approximately:

  • $42.8 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents;
  • $2.19 billion in total debt; and
  • $80.7 million of available borrowings under its $125.0 million variable funding notes. Letters of credit issued under the Company's variable funding note facility were $44.3 million.

The Company invested $58.6 million in capital expenditures during fiscal 2016, versus $63.3 million in fiscal 2015. Free cash flow, as reconciled below to cash flows from operations as determined under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), was approximately $228.7 million in fiscal 2016.

 

(in thousands)



Fiscal 2016

Net cash provided by operating activities


$

287,273

Capital expenditures



(58,555)

Free cash flow


$

228,718

 

Comments on Regulation G
In addition to the GAAP financial measures set forth in this press release, the Company has included non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G, including free cash flow metrics and measures related to items affecting comparability between fiscal quarters and fiscal years. The Company has also included metrics such as global retail sales growth and same store sales growth, which are commonly used statistical measures in the quick-service restaurant industry that are important to understanding Company performance.

The Company uses "Diluted EPS, as adjusted," which is calculated as reported Diluted EPS adjusted for the items that affect comparability to the prior year periods discussed above. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is Diluted EPS. The Company believes that the Diluted EPS, as adjusted measure is important and useful to investors and other interested persons and that such persons benefit from having a consistent basis for comparison between reporting periods. The Company uses Diluted EPS, as adjusted to internally evaluate operating performance, to evaluate itself against its peers and in long-range planning. Additionally, the Company believes that analysts covering the Company's stock performance generally eliminate these items affecting comparability when preparing their financial models, when determining their published EPS estimates and when benchmarking the Company against its competitors.

The Company uses "Global retail sales" to refer to total worldwide retail sales at Company-owned and franchise stores. The Company believes global retail sales information is useful in analyzing revenues because franchisees pay royalties that are based on a percentage of franchise retail sales. The Company reviews comparable industry global retail sales information to assess business trends and to track the growth of the Domino's Pizza® brand. In addition, supply chain revenues are directly impacted by changes in franchise retail sales. Retail sales for franchise stores are reported to the Company by its franchisees and are not included in Company revenues.

The Company uses "Same store sales growth," which is calculated by including only sales from stores that also had sales in the comparable period of the prior year. International same store sales growth is calculated similarly to domestic same store sales growth. Changes in international same store sales are reported excluding foreign currency impacts, which reflect changes in international local currency sales.

The Company uses "Free cash flow," which is calculated as cash flows from operations less capital expenditures, both as reported under GAAP. The Company believes that the free cash flow measure is important to investors and other interested persons, and that such persons benefit from having a measure which communicates how much cash flow is available for working capital needs or to be used for repurchasing debt, making acquisitions, repurchasing common stock, paying dividends or other similar uses of cash.

About Domino's Pizza®
Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 13,800 stores in over 85 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $10.9 billion in 2016, with more than $5.3 billion in the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $3.6 billion, with over $1.7 billion in the U.S. and over $1.8 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino's stores as of the fourth quarter of 2016. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino's reach an estimated $5.6 billion in global digital sales in 2016, and has produced several innovative ordering platforms including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2015, Domino's announced the design and launch of the DXP®, a purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, as well as Piece of the Pie Rewards™, its first digital customer loyalty program.

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or "anticipates" or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements relating to our anticipated profitability, estimates in same store sales growth, the growth of our international business, ability to service our indebtedness, our future cash flows, our operating performance, trends in our business and other descriptions of future events reflect the Company's expectations based upon currently available information and data. However, actual results are subject to future risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the level of our long-term and other indebtedness; uncertainties relating to litigation; consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; the effectiveness of our advertising, operations and promotional initiatives; the strength of our brand in the markets in which we compete; our ability to retain key personnel; new product, digital ordering and concept developments by us, and other food-industry competitors; the ongoing level of profitability of our franchisees; our ability and that of our franchisees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; changes in operating expenses resulting from changes in food (particularly cheese), labor, utilities, insurance, employee benefits and other operating costs; the impact that widespread illness or general health concerns may have on our business and the economy of the countries where we operate; severe weather conditions and natural disasters; changes in our effective tax rate; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in government legislation and regulations; adequacy of our insurance coverage; costs related to future financings; our ability and that of our franchisees to successfully operate in the current credit environment; changes in the level of consumer spending given the general economic conditions, including interest rates, energy prices and consumer confidence; availability of borrowings under our variable funding notes and our letters of credit; our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares; and changes in accounting policies. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and you should not rely on such statements as representing the views of the Company as of any subsequent date. Except as required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)





Fiscal Quarter Ended



January 1,

2017


% of

Total

Revenues


January 3,

2016


% of

Total

Revenues

(In thousands, except per share data)












Revenues:












Domestic Company-owned stores

$

143,781





$

129,291




Domestic franchise


103,797






90,822




Supply chain


514,355






465,011




International franchise


57,502






56,059




Total revenues


819,435



100.0%



741,183



100.0%

Cost of sales:












Domestic Company-owned stores


108,089






95,028




Supply chain


456,612






414,716




Total cost of sales


564,701



68.9%



509,744



68.8%

Operating margin


254,734



31.1%



231,439



31.2%

General and administrative


104,017



12.7%



93,027



12.6%

Income from operations


150,717



18.4%



138,412



18.6%

Interest expense, net


(33,407)



(4.1)%



(40,285)



(5.4)%

Income before provision for income taxes


117,310



14.3%



98,127



13.24%

Provision for income taxes


44,576



5.4%



35,368



4.7%

Net income

$

72,734



8.9%


$

62,759



8.5%

Earnings per share:












Common stock – diluted

$

1.48





$

1.18




Dividends declared per share

$

0.38





$

0.31




 

Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)






Fiscal Year Ended



January 1,

2017



% of

Total

Revenues



January 3,

2016



% of

Total

Revenues

(In thousands, except per share data)
















Revenues:
















Domestic Company-owned stores


$

439,024







$

396,916





Domestic franchise



312,260








272,808





Supply chain



1,544,345








1,383,161





International franchise



176,999








163,643





Total revenues



2,472,628




100.0%




2,216,528




100.0%

Cost of sales:
















Domestic Company-owned stores



331,860








299,294





Supply chain



1,373,077








1,234,103





Total cost of sales



1,704,937




69.0%




1,533,397




69.2%

Operating margin



767,691




31.0%




683,131




30.8%

General and administrative



313,649




12.7%




277,692




12.5%

Income from operations



454,042




18.3%




405,439




18.3%

Interest expense, net



(109,384)




(4.4)%




(99,224)




(4.5)%

Income before provision for income taxes



344,658




13.9%




306,215




13.8%

Provision for income taxes



129,980




5.2%




113,426




5.1%

Net income


$

214,678




8.7%



$

192,789




8.7%

Earnings per share:
















Common stock – diluted


$

4.30







$

3.47





Dividends declared per share


$

1.52







$

1.24





 

Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)









January 1, 2017


January 3, 2016


(In thousands)








Assets








Current assets:








Cash and cash equivalents


$

42,815


$

133,449


Restricted cash and cash equivalents



126,496



180,940


Accounts receivable



150,369



131,582


Inventories



40,181



36,861


Advertising fund assets, restricted



118,377



99,159


Prepaid expenses and other



17,635



20,646


Total current assets



495,873



602,637


Property, plant and equipment, net



138,534



131,890


Other assets



81,888



65,318


Total assets


$

716,295


$

799,845


Liabilities and stockholders' deficit








Current liabilities:








Current portion of long-term debt


$

38,887


$

59,333


Accounts payable



111,510



106,927


Advertising fund liabilities



118,377



99,159


Other accrued liabilities



134,924



110,564


Total current liabilities



403,698



375,983


Long-term liabilities:








Long-term debt, less current portion



2,148,990



2,181,460


Other accrued liabilities



46,750



42,653


Total long-term liabilities



2,195,740



2,224,113


Total stockholders' deficit



(1,883,143)



(1,800,251)


Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit


$

716,295


$

799,845


 

Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)






Fiscal Year Ended



January 1,

2017


January 3,

2016

(In thousands)







Cash flows from operating activities:







Net income


$

214,678


$

192,789

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by
   
operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization



38,140



32,434

Losses on sale/disposal of assets



863



316

Amortization of debt issuance costs



6,418



12,393

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes



(3,059)



1,713

Non-cash compensation expense



18,564



17,623

Tax impact from equity-based compensation



(48,129)



(17,775)

Other



(224)



(1,084)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities



60,022



53,377

Net cash provided by operating activities



287,273



291,786

Cash flows from investing activities:







Capital expenditures



(58,555)



(63,282)

Proceeds from sale of assets



4,936



12,724

Changes in restricted cash



54,444



(59,986)

Other



(1,661)



1,252

Net cash used in investing activities



(836)



(109,292)

Cash flows from financing activities:







Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt



63,000



1,305,000

Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations



(122,334)



(564,403)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options



15,234



4,814

Tax impact from equity-based compensation



48,129



17,775

Purchases of common stock



(300,250)



(738,557)

Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting



(5,646)



(7,431)

Payments of common stock dividends and equivalents



(73,925)



(80,329)

Cash paid for financing costs





(17,367)

Other





(438)

Net cash used in financing activities



(375,792)



(80,936)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents



(1,279)



1,036

Change in cash and cash equivalents



(90,634)



102,594

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period



133,449



30,855

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period


$

42,815


$

133,449

 

 

 

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