Berkshire Sold All of Its Domino's Stock. I Didn't. Here's Why.

While new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sold the company's entire Domino's stake as part of a portfolio overhaul, analyst Matt DiLallo remains bullish on the pizza chain. Despite near-term headwinds including slowing same-store sales growth, DiLallo believes Domino's strong dividend growth (up 112% over five years), solid cash generation, and expanding store footprint support long-term value creation.

08/21/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Burger King's $700 Million Fix Is Paying Off for Restaurant Brands International

Restaurant Brands International's turnaround strategy is showing strong results for Burger King, with U.S. same-store sales up 8.5% in Q2 and the Whopper relaunch driving 20%+ volume increases. However, Tim Hortons' growth has stalled at 0.1%, and Popeyes continues to decline, offsetting Burger King's gains. The international segment remains strong at 5.5% growth.

08/20/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders.

Tesla shareholders approved a compensation package for Elon Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion if the company reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization—a 635% increase from its current $1.34 trillion valuation. The package is performance-based, rewarding Musk only if Tesla meets operational and valuation milestones. While supporters argue the incentives encourage long-term value creation, critics worry the targets overemphasize market cap sentiment and give Musk excessive influence. Tesla's success depends on commercializing autonomous driving, scaling robotics, and developing new revenue streams beyond electric vehicles.

08/15/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Best Restaurant Stocks to Buy: Starbucks vs. McDonald's vs. Domino's

The restaurant industry faces significant headwinds as consumers have less discretionary spending power and are reducing frequency of dining out and purchasing beverages. The article compares three major restaurant stocks—Starbucks, McDonald's, and Domino's—as investment options in this challenging environment.

07/25/2026, 9:25 PM • The Motley Fool

The Most Obvious Reason to Buy Domino's Pizza (DPZ) Stock Before It Reports Earnings on July 20 Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Domino's Pizza stock is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 16, well below its five-year average of 25, suggesting undervaluation. The world's largest pizza chain offers a 2.6% dividend yield (more than double the S&P 500's 1.1%) with a total shareholder yield of 6.1% when including buybacks. While growth is modest at 1% for comparable U.S. locations, the company is investing in digital sales which accounted for 85% of U.S. sales last year.

07/16/2026, 8:31 AM • The Motley Fool

The Risk Warren Buffett Considers Worse Than Holding Cash

Warren Buffett has long criticized holding cash as a poor long-term investment, yet Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on nearly $400 billion in cash and Treasury Bills. The article explains that Buffett prioritizes avoiding losses over seeking gains, and is holding cash because he cannot find quality investment opportunities at acceptable prices. His primary concern is keeping pace with inflation rather than generating growth.

07/07/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Downgraded Stocks That May Reward Long-Term Investors

The article identifies five downgraded stocks that may present buying opportunities for long-term investors despite recent analyst downgrades. These stocks—Domino's Pizza, Lowe's Companies, Zscaler, ServiceNow, and Tractor Supply Company—have fallen sharply but maintain constructive analyst sentiment with significant upside potential. The downgrades reflect reset expectations rather than broken investment cases, with catalysts including earnings reports, housing market recovery, AI-driven business improvements, and new product rollouts.

07/07/2026, 11:24 AM • Investing

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Started His Tenure With a Bang by Dumping Domino's and Making a Virtual Monopoly Berkshire's New No. 5 Holding

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has begun reshaping the company's $332 billion investment portfolio by exiting 16 positions including Domino's Pizza, while significantly increasing stakes in Alphabet. Alphabet has become a top-five holding worth over $29 billion, driven by its dominant search engine market position and AI capabilities.

07/01/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Domino’s Stock Slides to 52-Week Low as Investors Digest CEO Change

Domino's Pizza announced the retirement of CEO Russell Weiner, effective end of September, with company veteran Joe Jordan taking over on October 1. The announcement sent the already struggling stock to a 52-week low, prompting analyst downgrades. The leadership change comes amid slowing sales growth, disappointing Q1 results, and reduced full-year guidance. While the promotion of an insider suggests a focus on reigniting growth rather than strategic overhaul, investors remain cautious about whether the slowdown is temporary or signals deeper challenges.

06/26/2026, 11:02 AM • Investing

Yum! Brands Is Selling One Of America's Most Iconic Pizza Chains For $2.3 Billion— Here's What To Know

Yum! Brands confirmed the sale of Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, with Yum China Holdings acquiring mainland China operations for $1.2 billion. The total net proceeds are projected at $2.3 billion. The sale reflects Pizza Hut's persistent financial struggles and shift toward delivery and carryout models as it falls behind competitors in a weakening pizza industry.

06/16/2026, 9:09 AM • Benzinga

Short Sellers Are Piling Into Wingstop, But Analysts See Big Upside

Wingstop stock has plummeted 60% over the past 12 months and 40% year-to-date, falling from a 2024 high of $433 to around $116 by mid-May 2026. Short interest has surged to 19.2% of the float as investors bet against the company amid weak same-store sales and consumer spending pressures. However, Wall Street analysts remain bullish with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $275, implying 90% upside potential, suggesting they view current challenges as temporary.

06/10/2026, 11:15 AM • Investing

2 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down as Much as 25% to Buy and Hold Forever

Domino's Pizza and Las Vegas Sands are out-of-favor consumer cyclical stocks trading significantly below their 52-week highs. Despite recent headwinds—including disappointing earnings for Domino's and constrained hotel supply for Las Vegas Sands—both companies demonstrate commitment to shareholders through dividend increases and share buybacks, presenting potential long-term opportunities for dividend investors.

05/25/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Just Sold 16 Stocks, but Piled Into an AI Titan That's Now a Top-5 Position for Berkshire Hathaway

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, exited 16 stock positions in Q1 2026 citing expensive market valuations. However, he significantly increased Berkshire's stake in Alphabet to a top-5 holding, more than tripling the position to approximately $23 billion. The move reflects Abel's focus on value investing and Alphabet's strong fundamentals including its search monopoly and rapidly growing Google Cloud business with AI integration.

05/18/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Under Greg Abel, Apple Stock Looks Like It's Here to Stay in Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway halted its multi-quarter Apple selling trend and more than tripled its Alphabet stake in Q1 2026, signaling a shift toward technology investments. Apple reported strong fundamentals with 17% revenue growth and 22% EPS growth, though rising memory costs present a near-term risk.

05/16/2026, 3:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Dumped Amazon and Domino's, and More Than Tripled Berkshire's Stake in a Virtual Monopoly in a Massive Portfolio Overhaul

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, executed a major portfolio overhaul in Q1 2026. He completely exited 16 positions including Amazon, Domino's Pizza, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth Group, while more than tripling Berkshire's stake in Alphabet to approximately $23 billion. The moves signal a shift toward tech investments and fundamental bargains, marking a departure from Warren Buffett's traditional investment approach.

05/15/2026, 5:29 PM • The Motley Fool