Dine Brands Global (DIN) Stock Overview
Owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$35.82 |
| 52 Week High | US$39.68 |
| 52 Week Low | US$20.48 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 20.85% |
| 1 Year Change | 71.63% |
| 3 Year Change | -36.70% |
| 5 Year Change | -52.96% |
| Change since IPO | 616.40% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 06
Dine Brands Global Is Cheap, But The Long-Term Picture Isn't Worth Banking On Yet
Summary Dine Brands Global reported Q2 2026 revenue above expectations, but EPS and adjusted EPS missed analyst estimates. While DIN remains objectively cheap on both absolute and relative valuation, persistent declines in profitability and rising net debt temper enthusiasm. Growth in IHOP system-wide sales and dual-branded locations offers long-term opportunity, but near-term cash flow and margin pressures persist. I maintain a 'hold' rating on DIN, awaiting stabilization in business fundamentals despite attractive valuation multiples. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 02
DIN: Higher Modeled Revenue Will Be Offset By Weaker Margins
Analysts have lifted their price target on Dine Brands Global from $28 to $30, reflecting updated assumptions around higher modeled revenue growth, a lower projected profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Dine Brands Global Dine Brands Global is being added to the Russell 3000E Index, according to index constituent updates.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 06
Dine Brands Global Is Cheap, But The Long-Term Picture Isn't Worth Banking On Yet
Summary Dine Brands Global reported Q2 2026 revenue above expectations, but EPS and adjusted EPS missed analyst estimates. While DIN remains objectively cheap on both absolute and relative valuation, persistent declines in profitability and rising net debt temper enthusiasm. Growth in IHOP system-wide sales and dual-branded locations offers long-term opportunity, but near-term cash flow and margin pressures persist. I maintain a 'hold' rating on DIN, awaiting stabilization in business fundamentals despite attractive valuation multiples. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 02
DIN: Higher Modeled Revenue Will Be Offset By Weaker Margins
Analysts have lifted their price target on Dine Brands Global from $28 to $30, reflecting updated assumptions around higher modeled revenue growth, a lower projected profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Dine Brands Global Dine Brands Global is being added to the Russell 3000E Index, according to index constituent updates.Narrative Update • Jun 16
DIN: Lower Future P/E And Slower Expansion Will Limit Stock Upside
Analysts have reaffirmed their $28.00 price target for Dine Brands Global, citing updated assumptions that keep fair value steady while adjusting revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Dine Brands Global Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
DIN: Buybacks And Firmer Margins Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
The analyst price target for Dine Brands Global is now set at $33.00, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as the key drivers of this reassessment. What's in the News Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Narrative Update • May 18
DIN: Buybacks And Higher Margins Are Expected To Support Fair Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Dine Brands Global to $29.75 from $31.40, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Dine Brands Global announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to US$100 million of its common stock (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 15
We Think You Can Look Beyond Dine Brands Global's (NYSE:DIN) Lackluster Earnings
The market for Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s ( NYSE:DIN ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...Narrative Update • Apr 30
DIN: Slightly Stronger Margins And Lower Future P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Dine Brands Global to $33.00, reflecting updated views around slightly higher modeled revenue growth, a marginally stronger profit margin, and a modestly lower assumed future P/E, while leaving the fair value estimate unchanged at $33.00. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept unchanged at $33.00, indicating no shift in the overall valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Apr 16
DIN: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Dine Brands Global from $40.00 to $33.00 as they reset expectations for revenue growth and apply a lower future P/E, partly offset by higher assumed profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed from $40.00 to $33.00, a reduction of about 17.5% in the analyst estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 02
DIN: Lower Growth Outlook Will Temper Future Earnings Upside Potential
Analysts are maintaining their Dine Brands Global price target at $28.00. The latest update reflects a slightly lower revenue growth outlook and profit margin assumption, partly offset by a marginally reduced discount rate and a largely unchanged forward P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 18
DIN: Stable Margins And P/E Are Expected To Support Upside Potential
Analysts are maintaining their price target view on Dine Brands Global, with updated assumptions keeping fair value around $31.40. Modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs largely offset each other.Narrative Update • Mar 04
DIN: Lower Growth And P/E Will Be Balanced By Stronger Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Dine Brands Global from $34.25 to $31.40, noting updated assumptions that combine more moderate revenue growth with a higher profit margin outlook and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed from $34.25 to $31.40, reflecting a modest reduction in the estimated share value.Narrative Update • Feb 18
DIN: Higher Fair Value And P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reset their fair value estimate for Dine Brands Global from $32.00 to $40.00, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These changes together alter how the stock’s risk and earnings profile are being evaluated.Narrative Update • Feb 04
DIN: Higher Future P/E Will Offset Lower Margins And Keep Shares Fairly Priced
Analysts now place their price target for Dine Brands Global at roughly $34.25 per share, up from $29.25 previously, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: raised from $29.25 to $34.25 per share, an increase of about $5.00.Analysis Article • Jan 27
Should You Think About Buying Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) Now?
While Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NYSE gainers with...Narrative Update • Jan 21
DIN: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Likely Overstate Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dine Brands Global from US$21.00 to US$28.00, citing changes in the assumed discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of the updated price target. What's in the News Dine Brands Global completed a share repurchase tranche from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, buying back 989,662 shares, or 6.43% of shares, for US$22.51 million under its ongoing program.Narrative Update • Jan 07
DIN: Richer Future P/E And Buybacks Will Struggle To Offset Margin Pressure
Analysts have nudged their price target on Dine Brands Global higher from $27.00 to $29.25, citing updated fair value work that now points to a slightly richer future P/E assumption, while holding discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin inputs essentially unchanged. What's in the News Dine Brands Global completed a share repurchase tranche from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, buying back 989,662 shares, or 6.43% of shares, for US$22.51 million under its existing authorization (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 12
DIN: Buybacks And Margin Gains Will Support Measured Total Return Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Dine Brands Global by 2 dollars, from 30 dollars to 32 dollars. They cite expectations for slightly stronger profit margins, which are projected to offset slower revenue growth and a lower future earnings multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 03
The Market Lifts Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) Shares 26% But It Can Do More
Despite an already strong run, Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26...Narrative Update • Nov 28
DIN: Declining Margins Will Limit Gains Despite Share Buyback Momentum
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Dine Brands Global, maintaining it at $27.00. They noted slightly lower projections for revenue growth and profit margins as key factors in their latest evaluation.Analysis Article • Nov 08
Dine Brands Global, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ), given that the company fell...Narrative Update • Nov 07
DIN: Future Margins And New Openings Will Balance Revenue Slowdown
Narrative Update on Dine Brands Global Analysts have revised their price target for Dine Brands Global upward to $27.00 per share. They are highlighting improved profit margin forecasts, even though slower revenue growth is anticipated.Analysis Article • Oct 30
An Intrinsic Calculation For Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Dine Brands Global is US$43.88 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Raise Dine Brands Global Target Amid Buybacks and Valuation Adjustments
Analysts have raised their price target for Dine Brands Global from $23.75 to $27.00, reflecting updated valuation assumptions and a revised outlook on the company's fundamentals. What's in the News Between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, Dine Brands Global repurchased 244,909 shares, representing 1.57% of its shares for $5.97 million.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.51
Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) will pay a dividend of $0.51 on the 8th of October. The dividend yield will be...Analysis Article • Jul 01
When Should You Buy Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN)?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the NYSE gainers with a...Analysis Article • May 17
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.51
Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) will pay a dividend of $0.51 on the 9th of July. Based on this payment, the...Analysis Article • May 14
Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s (NYSE:DIN) Shares Bounce 25% But Its Business Still Trails The Market
Those holding Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 25% in...Seeking Alpha • Mar 18
Dine Brands: Cluckin' Around At Rock Bottom
Summary Dine Brands' promotions like the Really Big Meal Deal failed to significantly boost Applebee's same-store sales, which fell 4.2% year-over-year, extending a seven-quarter losing streak. Despite a strong free cash flow and asset-light model, Dine Brands' revenue and EPS declined, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments and potential debt refinancing. IHOP and Fuzzy's also showed declining same-store sales, with IHOP's House Faves promotion failing to sustain momentum and Fuzzy's underperforming post-acquisition. Given the undervaluation and potential for recovery, I maintain a 'Buy' rating for Dine Brands, with a price target around $40, reflecting a contrarian play. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 11
There's No Escaping Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s (NYSE:DIN) Muted Earnings
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Dine Brands: Huge Fundamental Upside If Business Returns To Growth
Summary Dine Brands trades at 5x earnings with an 8% dividend yield, offering significant upside potential if management improves execution and marketing strategies. Despite a 4% revenue decline, DIN maintains a 23% operating margin and strong free cash flow, supporting a fair value estimate of $50 per share. DIN's valuation is lower than peers due to inconsistent execution and high debt, but potential catalysts include improved traffic, social media marketing, and debt reduction. With 100% upside and only 10% downside, DIN presents a compelling risk/reward tradeoff, contingent on improved execution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 11
Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Seeking Alpha • Feb 08
Dine Brands: I'm A Buyer At 4.5x Free Cash Flow And A 7% Dividend Yield
Summary Dine Brands shares are down 40%, but at $29, they appear overly discounted, trading at franchisee multiples instead of franchisor multiples. Applebee's struggles with declining sales and closures, while IHOP shows stability; new management could rejuvenate Applebee's, similar to Chili's turnaround. A concentrated franchisee base, particularly Flynn, might be interested in acquiring Dine Brands, offering significant upside potential and a 7% dividend. Despite challenges, Dine Brands' resilient EBITDA and FCF highlight the franchisor model's strength, with potential for 125% upside if Applebee's improves. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 24
Dine Brands: In The Low $30-Ish, A Compelling Entry Point For Q4 (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Applebee's recent Really Big Meal Deal has improved foot traffic, signaling potential recovery and offering a value play at current discounted share prices. Despite six consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales, the promotion's success suggests an inflection point, with easier comparisons and positive tailwinds ahead. Dine Brands' stock shows a potential upside of 67%, supported by quantitative models and a return to its 5-year average P/E ratio. I am upgrading my rating from 'Hold' to 'Buy' on Dine Brands, expecting value promotions to drive recovery in Q4 FY 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 08
Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s (NYSE:DIN) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.5x Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( NYSE:DIN ) may be sending very bullish...Shareholder Returns
| DIN | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | 71.6% | 0.5% | 20.9% |
Return vs Industry: DIN exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned 1.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DIN exceeded the US Market which returned 20.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DIN volatility | |
|---|---|
| DIN Average Weekly Movement | 6.2% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 6.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: DIN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: DIN's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 992 | John Peyton | www.dinebrands.com |
Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Franchise, Company-owned restaurants, and Rental. The company franchises the restaurants operated by Applebee's franchisees, IHOP franchisees, and Fuzzy's franchisees in the United States.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| DIN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$451.81m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$6.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$899.90m |
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P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs DIN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DIN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$899.90m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$544.60m |
| Gross Profit | US$355.30m |
| Other Expenses | US$349.00m |
| Earnings | US$6.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.50 |
| Gross Margin | 39.48% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.70% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -407.4% |
How did DIN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield221%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/10 22:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
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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| 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
Dine Brands Global, Inc. is covered by 20 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Todd Brooks | Benchmark Company |
| Mark Kalinowski | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |