Dine Brands' revenue has re-accelerated to $248.9M in 2026Q3, up 15.1% year over year, but gross margin has compressed from roughly 48% in 2024 to 34.0%, and operating margin fell from 24.1% to 11.6%, suggesting the franchise-driven model may be structurally less profitable than before.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.82-18.8% vs $1.01 | $249M+3.8% vs $240M |
Q3 2026 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 |
Dine Brands Global NYSE: DIN reported higher third-quarter revenue and modest same-restaurant sales growth at Applebee's and IHOP, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization held steady and cash flow declined as the company invested in restaurant remodels and conversions.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. ( DIN ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 4, 2026 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Matthew Lee - Senior Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations John Peyton - CEO, Applebee's President & Director Vance Chang - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Nerses Setyan - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Dennis Geiger - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Todd Brooks - StoneX Financial, Inc., Research Division Brian Vaccaro - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Dine Brands Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today's program is being recorded.
The headline numbers for Dine Brands (DIN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Dine Brands (DIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.85 | $454.76M | 110.38 | 8.25% | 0.43% | — | 6.05% | |
| $206.57 | $8.86B | 17.74 | 7.86% | 8.44% | 122.98% | — | |
| $106.76 | $5.3B | 26.42 | 4.75% | 5.2% | 41.84% | 1.01% | |
| $183.88 | $12.09B | 28.85 | 9.39% | 6.59% | 27.01% | 1.47% | |
| $9.75 | $834.74M | 11.70 | 0.14% | 1.79% | 17.78% | 4.6% | |
| $55.67 | $1.17B | 27.46 | 3.08% | 3.13% | 11.84% | — |
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) reported $932.6M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $879.3M in fiscal year 2025. That is 363% more than the $189.8M of fiscal year 1996.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) grew revenue by 7.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) earned $4.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.4% net margin).
Yes. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a dividend that yields 6.05% at the current price, a high yield.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) had negative free cash flow of $1.8M over the trailing twelve months.
