Denny's Corporation (DENN) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2024
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DENN EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
DENN Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.4% | 10.0% | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 33.2% | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 31.0% | 13.3% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | 35.7% | 26.1% | 19.6% |
| 2020 | 27.6% | 2.3% | -1.8% |
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Denny's Corporation (DENN) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Denny's Corporation (DENN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $10M, reflecting +17.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.20 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 4.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, DENN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -26.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $364M in fiscal 1994.
Denny's Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 73.4%, operating margin of 10.0%, and net margin of 4.8%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including EAT ($463M net income, 7.1% margin), CAKE ($148M net income, 4.0% margin), TXRH ($415M net income, 6.9% margin), DENN has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare DENN vs EAT →
DENN Earnings vs Peers
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DENN Historical Earnings Data (1989–2024)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22M | +8.2% | $45M | $0.41 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| 2023 | $20M | -73.3% | $53M | $0.35 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
| 2022 | $75M | -4.3% | $61M | $1.23 | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | $78M | +1626.1% | $104M | $1.19 | 19.6% | 26.1% |
| 2020 | -$5M | -104.4% | $7M | $-0.08 | -1.8% | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $117M | +168.7% | $165M | $1.90 | 21.7% | 30.5% |
| 2018 | $44M | +10.4% | $74M | $0.67 | 6.9% | 11.7% |
| 2017 | $40M | +104.1% | $71M | $0.56 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| 2016 | $19M | -46.1% | $47M | $0.25 | 3.8% | 9.3% |
| 2015 | $36M | +9.9% | $63M | $0.42 | 7.3% | 12.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DENN stock.
Is DENN growing earnings?
DENN EPS is $0.20, with earnings growth accelerating to +17.1%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -26.4%. TTM net income reached $10M.
What are DENN's profit margins?
Denny's Corporation net margin is +4.8%, with operating margin at +10.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are DENN's earnings?
DENN earnings data spans 1989-2024. The accelerating earnings trend is +17.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.