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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
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$6.25 |
| 52 Week High | US$7.66 |
| 52 Week Low | US$2.85 |
| Beta | 1.37 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.64% |
| 3 Month Change | 21.36% |
| 1 Year Change | 0% |
| 3 Year Change | -46.44% |
| 5 Year Change | -59.96% |
| Change since IPO | -34.21% |
Recent News & Updates
DENN: Completed Takeout At US$6.25 Will Keep Shares Rangebound
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Denny's toward the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout level, citing the announced acquisition and updated views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E as key reasons for the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent research has largely framed Denny's around the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout price, with most commentary now centered on deal timing and closing conditions rather than long term earnings potential.DENN: Takeout Offer Is Expected To Keep Shares Rangebound Into 2026
Analysts now anchor their Denny's price targets around the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout level, citing the announced acquisition by an investor group and limited expectations for a competing bid as the key drivers of this update. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Denny's have largely shifted toward a more neutral stance after the announced US$6.25 per share takeout.Recent updates
DENN: Completed Takeout At US$6.25 Will Keep Shares Rangebound
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Denny's toward the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout level, citing the announced acquisition and updated views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E as key reasons for the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent research has largely framed Denny's around the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout price, with most commentary now centered on deal timing and closing conditions rather than long term earnings potential.DENN: Takeout Offer Is Expected To Keep Shares Rangebound Into 2026
Analysts now anchor their Denny's price targets around the agreed US$6.25 per share takeout level, citing the announced acquisition by an investor group and limited expectations for a competing bid as the key drivers of this update. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Denny's have largely shifted toward a more neutral stance after the announced US$6.25 per share takeout.DENN: Buyout Price Is Expected To Anchor Shares Near-Term
The analyst price target for Denny's has been raised slightly to $6.25 per share from $6.00, as analysts now anchor their outlook to the agreed acquisition price and the expectation that the transaction will close as planned without a competitive bidding process. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note that the agreed buyout price has effectively reset near term valuation expectations, with the modestly higher price target reflecting greater confidence that shareholders will ultimately realize the takeout premium embedded in the deal.
DENN: Take Private Deal Will Anchor Shares Near Agreed Cash Offer
We are raising our Denny's price target slightly to approximately $6.25 per share from about $6.12, as analysts now anchor valuation more closely to the announced takeout price and see limited upside beyond the agreed acquisition terms. Analyst Commentary Analysts largely view the announced acquisition as a valuation ceiling in the near term, prompting a recalibration of ratings and forward expectations for the stock.DENN: Acquisition Agreement Will Define Upside As Shares Trade Toward $6.25 Closing
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Denny's to $6.13 from $6.08 per share, noting the agreed acquisition price of $6.25 as a key anchor for valuation. Analyst Commentary Following the acquisition announcement, analysts have reassessed their outlook on Denny's, reflecting changes in both sentiment and expectations for the company's future valuation and execution.DENN: Acquisition Will Cap Upside As Shareholders Await $6.25 Deal Closure
Analysts have raised their price target for Denny's from $5.55 to $6.08. They cite the impact of the announced $6.25 per share acquisition and expectations that the transaction will proceed without competing bids.Digital Investments And Loyalty Programs Will Increase Guest Traffic
Denny’s consensus price target was revised downward from $6.55 to $5.95, primarily due to a higher discount rate and a lower future P/E multiple reflecting increased perceived risk and softer growth expectations. What's in the News Denny's launched new summer-themed merchandise and collectible mugs on DinerDrip.com, alongside promoting its "4 Slams for Under $10" value meal offers and surprise giveaways.Should You Investigate Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) At US$4.26?
Denny's Corporation ( NASDAQ:DENN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQCM gainers with a relatively...Denny's: The $1 Slam That Could Cost A Fortune
Summary Denny’s Q1 was rough: same-store sales and traffic declined, margins compressed, and free cash flow stayed negative, pressuring franchisee economics. Aggressive promotions like BOGO are boosting traffic, but risk further margin erosion and may not drive sustainable profitability for franchisees. My fair value estimate is $3.50–$4.50, well below Wall Street’s optimistic targets, reflecting weak unit-level returns and ongoing operational headwinds. Despite some upside from buybacks, I maintain a 'Hold' rating due to persistent margin pressure, franchisee challenges, and lack of clear turnaround catalysts. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaEven With A 44% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Denny's Corporation's (NASDAQ:DENN) Performance Completely
Those holding Denny's Corporation ( NASDAQ:DENN ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 44% in...Denny's' (NASDAQ:DENN) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Denny's Corporation's ( NASDAQ:DENN ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock...Does This Valuation Of Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Denny's fair value estimate is US$5.45 Denny's' US$7.04 share...
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.Shareholder Returns
| DENN | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0% | -1.1% | -2.8% |
| 1Y | 0% | -8.6% | 22.8% |
Return vs Industry: DENN underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 1.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DENN underperformed the US Market which returned 15.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DENN volatility | |
|---|---|
| DENN Average Weekly Movement | 15.2% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: DENN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: DENN's weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 3,800 | Kelli Valade | investor.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
| DENN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$321.87m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$10.22m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$457.21m |
Is DENN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DENN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$457.21m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$280.26m |
| Gross Profit | US$176.96m |
| Other Expenses | US$166.73m |
| Earnings | US$10.22m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 24, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.20 |
| Gross Margin | 38.70% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.24% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -793.7% |
How did DENN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/01/20 04:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/24 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/25 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Denny's Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Kalinowski | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Conrad Lyon | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Jon Tower | Citigroup Inc |