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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A), the multinational conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, has made significant new investments in Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) and Pool Corp (NASDAQ: POOL) during the third quarter of 2024. The stakes were revealed in a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
As of September 30, 2024, Berkshire Hathaway owned 1.28 million shares of Domino’s Pizza, valued at approximately $549 million, and 404,000 shares of Pool Corp, worth about $152 million.
Domino’s Pizza Shares Rise After Berkshire Announces Stake
In the wake of Berkshire Hathaway’s disclosures, Domino’s Pizza shares experienced a notable increase, rising 6.9% in after-hours trading. This surge reflects the market’s positive reception of Berkshire’s endorsement, often seen as a sign of confidence in a company’s future prospects. The rise in share price can be attributed to Berkshire’s reputation for making astute investment decisions, which often act as a catalyst for market movements.
The investment coincides with Domino’s efforts to bolster its market position by ramping up promotions aimed at attracting value-conscious diners, a strategy that could enhance its appeal to a broader customer base.
The stock performance data for Domino’s Pizza reveals a dynamic trading environment. On November 14, 2024, the stock opened at $437.00 and closed at $435.97, after reaching a high of $441.09 and a low of $432.34 during the trading session.
Despite the slight dip from the previous close of $439.55, the stock’s performance reflects ongoing investor interest, buoyed by Berkshire’s recent investment. Over the past year, Domino’s has seen its stock fluctuate between a low of $367.24 and a high of $542.75, indicating a volatile yet potentially lucrative investment opportunity for stakeholders.
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DPZ Stock Brief
Domino’s Pizza’s financial metrics present a mixed but intriguing picture for investors. The company offers a dividend rate of $6.04 with a yield of 1.39%, suggesting a steady return for dividend-seeking investors. Its market capitalization stands at approximately $15 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 26.81 and a forward P/E ratio of 24.71, reflecting investor expectations of future earnings growth.
However, the negative book value of -$112.88 might raise concerns about the company’s financial health, though its quick ratio of 0.916 and current ratio of 1.709 indicate a reasonable level of liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
Berkshire Hathaway’s investment strategy in 2024 has been marked by significant shifts, including the sale of $133.2 billion worth of stocks, primarily in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). This divestiture contrasts with the relatively modest $1.5 billion in new stock purchases during the third quarter. The decision to halt share repurchases for the first time since 2018 further underscores a strategic pivot, possibly aimed at preserving cash reserves, which nearly doubled to $325.2 billion as of September 30, 2024.
Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.
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