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DINDine Brands Global, Inc.
$28.68$364M
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Dine Brands Global, Inc.

DIN
NYSE · Restaurants
$28.68
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$364M
P/E25.6x
52W High$39.68
Volume958.34K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q1

Structural Margin Compression Challenges Franchise Model Stability

Dine Brands Global faces significant headwinds as its asset-light franchise model struggles with persistent margin compression and rising capital intensity. While the company maintains a high dividend yield of 5.9%, the erosion of shareholder equity to negativ...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 26 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 74% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
DIN-11.95%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
DIN+20.21%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
DIN-33.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.02%
5-Year Return
DIN-56.18%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.64%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
25.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
6.7x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
9.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
14.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
25.6x
13.0x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
9.8x
10.5x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
6.8x
8.1x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$879M+8.2% YoY
Net income
$17M-73.6% YoY
Free cash flow
$53M-43.2% YoY
Operating margin
16.3%-4.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
Revenue Beat Rate4/12 (33%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$1.16-3.3%
vs $1.20
$241M+1.5%
vs $237M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$0.88-12.0%
vs $1.00
$225M+1.4%
vs $222M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$1.46+35.2%
vs $1.08
$218M-3.8%
vs $226M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.73-11.0%
vs $0.82
$216M-4.5%
vs $226M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Sep 16, 2026
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Presents at Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference Transcript

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Presents at Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference Transcript

Business Wire·Sep 15, 2026
Applebee's® and IHOP® Continue Nationwide Growth With New Dual-Branded Restaurant in San Antonio, TX

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® and IHOP®, today celebrates the rapid expansion of its dual-branded restaurant concept with the opening of a new location in San Antonio, TX. Less than two years after launching the first standalone U.S. dual-branded restaurant in nearby Seguin, Texas, the two iconic brands are approaching 50 dual-branded locations nationwide, reflecting growing guest demand for gr.

GuruFocus·Sep 14, 2026
IHOP Announces the Return of its #1 Requested Menu Item on Social Media, Stuffed French Toast

Today, IHOP announced the nationwide return of Stuffed French Toast, bringing back one of the brand's most popular and requested breakfast menu items. After yea

Defense World·Sep 14, 2026
Dine Brands Global, Inc. $DIN Shares Sold by Hsbc Holdings PLC

Hsbc Holdings PLC reduced its stake in shares of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) by 55.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 23,506 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 28,714 shares during

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Benchmark DIN against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
DIN logoDINDine Brands Global, Inc.Current
$28.68$363.81M25.618.25%1.94%—7.56%
EAT logoEATBrinker International, Inc.
$210.80$9.04B19.397.86%8.39%123.85%—
DENN logoDENNDenny's Corporation
$6.25$321.87M15.24-2.5%2.24%——
CAKE logoCAKEThe Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
$104.41$5.19B34.014.75%4.61%38.83%—
TXRH logoTXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.
$164.84$10.83B27.029.39%6.63%27.2%—
BLMN logoBLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc.
$8.55$732M135.500.14%0.7%7.28%—

Compare DIN vs Peers

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs EAT

Most directly comparable listed peer for DIN.

Scale Benchmark

vs MCD

Larger-name benchmark to compare DIN against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs EAT, DENN, CAKE, TXRH

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

DIN SEC Filings & Documents

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 19, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 5, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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DIN Frequently Asked Questions

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s revenue?

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) reported $899.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 374% increase from $189.8M in 1996.

How fast is Dine Brands Global, Inc. growing?

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) grew revenue by 8.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is DIN profitable?

Yes, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) is profitable, generating $6.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does DIN pay dividends?

Yes, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a dividend with a yield of 7.56%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) generated $0.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in DIN back in 1996?

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