Domino's Pizza logs higher H1 profit on World Cup demand

Domino’s Pizza Group reported a 3.6% increase in half-year underlying core profit, crediting soccer World Cup demand for boosting sales. The company said strong interest in fan-favorite items and “chick ’n’ dip,” along with value meals and promotions, more than offset pressures on consumer budgets tied to the war-driven surge in energy prices. For the 26 weeks ended June, underlying core profit rose to £66.2 million, compared with £63.9 million a year earlier. Domino’s also said it has carried positive momentum into July and, with major cost lines hedged through 2026 and into next year, remains confident about delivering its full-year expectations.