Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.17
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.6%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
DIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.6%
Trailing DPS$2.17
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout14397.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-4.7%
5Y CAGR17.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield16.7%
Total Shareholder Yield24.2%
1Y Total Return20.2%
5Y Total Return-56.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,38210Y ago$6,02220Y ago$13,293
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
DIN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dine Brands Global, Inc. distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 14397.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DIN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 17.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.6% dividend yield, 16.7% buyback yield, 24.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -56.2%, with dividends contributing 10.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,022 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.76
Avg/Payment$0.4380
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 2.77% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 3.19% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 4.96% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↓ -62.7% | 5.22% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 8.87% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 7.50% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 8.35% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 6.71% | Jan 7, 2025 |
DIN Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.6%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
0Y
17.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
24.2%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st DINDine Brands Global, … | $364M | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CAKEThe Cheesecake Facto… | $5.2B | 1.0% | 35.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc… | $10.8B | 1.6% | 44.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc… | $732M | 5.3% | 7.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  DRIDarden Restaurants, … | $24.5B | 2.8% | 57.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CBRLCracker Barrel Old C… | $1.1B | 2.2% | 49.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
DIN Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.72 | -15.7% | 4 | $1.12 | 153.6% | 0.65x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $2.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.22 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | 2.5% | 4 | $6.22 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $1.99 | 397.5% | 4 | $4.96 | 40.1% | 2.49x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.40 | -47.4% | 1 | $5.66 | 7.1% | 14.15x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | -72.5% | 1 | $-6.41 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $2.76 | 9.5% | 4 | $5.85 | 47.2% | 2.12x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $2.52 | -35.1% | 4 | $4.52 | 55.8% | 1.79x | 4.4% |
| 2017 | $3.88 | 4.0% | 4 | $-18.63 | — | — | 6.7% |
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DIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DIN stock.
How much dividend does DIN pay per share?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DIN's next ex-dividend date?
DIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DIN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DIN's dividend safe?
DIN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of +14397.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DIN increased its dividend?
DIN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.7%.
How often does DIN pay dividends?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DIN five years ago would be worth approximately $4,382 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.