Denny's Corporation (DENN) Earnings History
Turnaround36 years of earnings data (1989–2024) · Recovering earnings after a multi-year decline
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Denny's Corporation (DENN) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 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 →
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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% |
| 2014 | $33M | +33.2% | $57M | $0.37 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| 2013 | $25M | +10.1% | $48M | $0.26 | 5.3% | 10.3% |
| 2012 | $22M | -80.1% | $56M | $0.23 | 4.6% | 11.5% |
| 2011 | $112M | +394.4% | $51M | $1.13 | 20.9% | 9.5% |
| 2010 | $23M | -45.3% | $55M | $0.22 | 4.1% | 10.1% |
| 2009 | $42M | +183.4% | $72M | $0.42 | 6.8% | 11.9% |
| 2008 | $15M | -57.8% | $61M | $0.13 | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2007 | $35M | +14.4% | $84M | $0.32 | 3.7% | 8.9% |
| 2006 | $30M | +514.0% | $111M | $0.31 | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| 2005 | -$7M | +80.5% | $48M | $-0.08 | -0.7% | 5.0% |
| 2004 | -$38M | -19.7% | $54M | $-0.58 | -3.9% | 5.6% |
| 2003 | -$31M | -146.2% | $48M | $-0.77 | -3.3% | 5.1% |
| 2002 | $68M | +177.0% | $50M | $0.13 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| 2001 | -$89M | +9.7% | -$20M | $-2.21 | -8.5% | -1.9% |
| 2000 | -$98M | +74.3% | $-264,000 | $-2.45 | -8.5% | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -$382M | -108.1% | -$284M | $-9.54 | -24.0% | -17.8% |
| 1998 | -$184M | -36.4% | -$67M | $-4.72 | -10.7% | -3.9% |
| 1997 | -$135M | -57.4% | $156M | $-3.17 | -5.2% | 6.0% |
| 1996 | -$85M | -54.8% | $156M | $-2.01 | -3.4% | 6.2% |
| 1995 | -$55M | -115.2% | $98M | $-1.30 | -2.1% | 3.8% |
| 1994 | $364M | +121.6% | $211M | $6.13 | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| 1993 | -$1.69B | -649.6% | -$1.77B | $-39.75 | -42.5% | -44.5% |
| 1992 | -$225M | -232.8% | -$232M | $-5.30 | -6.0% | -6.2% |
| 1991 | -$68M | +0.3% | -$86M | $-1.59 | -1.9% | -2.4% |
| 1990 | -$68M | -18.3% | -$78M | $-1.60 | -1.8% | -2.1% |
| 1989 | -$57M | - | -$48M | $-1.35 | -1.6% | -1.4% |
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DENN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DENN stock.
What is DENN earnings per share (EPS)?
DENN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.20, reflecting +17.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -26.4%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2024 is available in the table on this page.
What is Denny's Corporation's net income?
Denny's Corporation (DENN) trailing twelve-month net income is $10M as of 2024. Earnings grew +17.1% year-over-year. Denny's Corporation has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is DENN profitable?
Yes, DENN is profitable with a TTM net income of $10M and a net profit margin of +4.8%. Denny's Corporation has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is DENN's earnings growth rate?
DENN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +17.1%, 3-Year: -29.9%, 5-Year: -26.4%, 10-Year: +1.0%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2024.
What are DENN's profit margins?
Denny's Corporation net profit margin is +4.8%, operating margin is +10.0%, and gross margin is +73.4%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is DENN growing earnings?
Yes, DENN earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +17.1% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -26.4%. TTM net income reached $10M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was DENN's best earnings year?
Denny's Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $364M, achieved in fiscal year 1994. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2024 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were DENN's earnings last quarter?
DENN's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2025. Net income was $632000.00 with diluted EPS of $0.01. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.