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Denny'sNasdaqCM:DENN Stock Report

Market Cap US$201.4m
Share Price
US$4.13
My Fair Value
US$6.55
36.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-44.3%
7D7.3%
Portfolio Value
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Denny's Corporation

NasdaqCM:DENN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$201.4m

Denny's (DENN) Stock Overview

Through its subsidiaries, owns and operates franchised full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe brand names in the United States and internationally. More details

DENN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health0/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (12.3x) is below the US market (18.7x)

Earnings are forecast to grow 13.05% per year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Analysts in good agreement that stock price will rise by 58.6%

Risk Analysis

Negative shareholders equity

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Large one-off items impacting financial results


DENN Community Fair Values

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Consensus Narrative from 5 Analysts

Rising Input Costs And Tech Lags Will Spur Limited Recovery

Key Takeaways Shifting consumer preferences and intense discounting threaten traffic, pricing power, and long-term profitability despite value promotions and menu innovation. Technological lag and commodity cost volatility risk margin compression, while multi-brand expansion faces challenges from macro uncertainty and operational inefficiencies.
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US$5.75
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28.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
5.37%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Consensus Narrative from 5 Analysts

Expansion Of Virtual Brands Like The Burger Den And Digital Initiatives Will Drive Future Success

Key Takeaways Expansion of virtual brands and strategic closures aim to optimize resources and improve net margins, boosting revenue and franchisee cash flow. Investments in digital initiatives and Diner 2.0 remodels are expected to enhance customer engagement, drive traffic growth, and increase profitability.
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US$7.23
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42.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
4.07%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Consensus Narrative from 5 Analysts

Digital Transformation And US Demographics Will Energize Dining Experiences

Key Takeaways Digital investments and efficiency upgrades, along with a strong virtual brand strategy, position Denny's to accelerate revenue, margins, and market leadership in off-premise dining. Favorable guest sentiment, demographic positioning, and Keke's expansion provide tailwinds for lasting sales growth and franchise stability beyond current market expectations.
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US$8.00
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48.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
5.36%
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Denny's
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$4.13
52 Week HighUS$7.73
52 Week LowUS$2.85
Beta1.66
1 Month Change-0.24%
3 Month Change21.83%
1 Year Change-44.26%
3 Year Change-51.86%
5 Year Change-53.91%
Change since IPO-56.53%

Recent News & Updates

Should You Investigate Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) At US$4.26?

Jun 10
Should You Investigate Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) At US$4.26?

Denny's: The $1 Slam That Could Cost A Fortune

Jun 03

Even With A 44% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

May 15
Even With A 44% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

Recent updates

Should You Investigate Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) At US$4.26?

Jun 10
Should You Investigate Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) At US$4.26?

Denny's: The $1 Slam That Could Cost A Fortune

Jun 03

Even With A 44% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

May 15
Even With A 44% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

Denny's' (NASDAQ:DENN) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

May 14
Denny's' (NASDAQ:DENN) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Does This Valuation Of Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Feb 08
Does This Valuation Of Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
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Denny's Innovations And Calculated Promotions Poised To Amplify Growth

Denny's menu innovations and value leadership strategies aim to drive customer traffic and increase revenue through a mix of premium and value offerings.

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

Jul 17
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely

Denny's: Cheap For A Reason

May 27

Denny's: In The Penalty Box Until There Is Meaningful Improvement

May 17

Earnings Miss: Denny's Corporation Missed EPS By 36% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

May 03
Earnings Miss: Denny's Corporation Missed EPS By 36% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

What Is Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Share Price Doing?

Nov 16
What Is Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Share Price Doing?

Is Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Worth US$11.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Jul 07
Is Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Worth US$11.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Shareholder Returns

DENNUS HospitalityUS Market
7D7.3%1.4%1.3%
1Y-44.3%29.6%14.6%

Return vs Industry: DENN underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 27.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: DENN underperformed the US Market which returned 13.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is DENN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
DENN volatility
DENN Average Weekly Movement7.9%
Hospitality Industry Average Movement6.0%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: DENN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: DENN's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19533,800Kelli Valadeinvestor.dennys.com

Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates franchised full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe brand names in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. and changed its name to Denny's Corporation in July 2002. Denny's Corporation was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Denny's Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Denny's's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
DENN fundamental statistics
Market capUS$201.42m
Earnings (TTM)US$17.21m
Revenue (TTM)US$454.00m
12.3x
P/E Ratio
0.5x
P/S Ratio

Is DENN overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
DENN income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$454.00m
Cost of RevenueUS$279.73m
Gross ProfitUS$174.26m
Other ExpensesUS$157.06m
EarningsUS$17.21m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 26, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Aug 04, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)0.34
Gross Margin38.38%
Net Profit Margin3.79%
Debt/Equity Ratio-730.4%

How did DENN perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/22 15:45
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/22 00:00
Earnings2025/03/26
Annual Earnings2024/12/25

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Denny's Corporation is covered by 23 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Todd BrooksBenchmark Company
Conrad LyonB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Stas KiselevCapstone Investments