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Dine Brands Global, Inc.(DIN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
DIN•NYSE
$35.94
32.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
AboutDine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, operates, and rents full-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates through five segments: Applebee's Franchise Operations, International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Franchise Operations, Rental Operations, Financing Operations, and Company-Operated Restaurant Operations. The company owns and franchises two restaurant concepts, including Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in the bar and grill segment of the casual dining category; and IHOP in the family dining category of the restaurant industry. Its Applebee's restaurants offer American fare with drinks and drafts; and IHOP restaurants provide full table services, and food and beverage offerings. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 1,611 Applebee's franchised restaurants, and 1,751 IHOP franchised and area licensed restaurants. It is also involved in the lease or sublease of 598 IHOP franchised restaurants and two Applebee's franchised restaurants; and the financing of franchise fees and equipment leases. the company was formerly known as DineEquity, Inc. and changed its name to Dine Brands Global, Inc. in February 2018. Dine Brands Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.Show more
- Revenue$879M+8.2%
- EBITDA$187M-9.9%
- Net Income$17M-73.6%
- EPS (Diluted)1.12-73.5%
- Gross Margin39.9%-13.7%
- EBITDA Margin21.21%-16.7%
- Operating Margin16.33%-20.9%
- Net Margin1.94%-75.7%
DIN Price & Volume
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Margin Compression Challenges Franchise Model Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:High Debt Service Burden
Key Thesis Takeaways
- 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 negative $290.0 million and a static $1.6 billion debt load create a precarious financial foundation.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can stabilize its erratic cash flow generation, which recently saw free cash flow margins drop to negative 2.0% in 2026Q1.
Verdict Logic
the company's high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 38.14 and negative free cash flow margin of 2.0% suggest significant solvency risks that outweigh the current dividend yield.
DIN Growth Metrics
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.59%
5 Years4.99%
3 Years-1.12%
TTM8.39%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-16.59%
5 Years-
3 Years-40.48%
TTM-70.69%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-14.74%
5 Years-
3 Years-39.11%
TTM-71.47%
Return on Capital
10 Years11.23%
5 Years12.13%
3 Years12.43%
Last Year10.57%
DIN Recent Earnings
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (25%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.88-12.0%
$1.00
Rev
$225M+1.4%
$222M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.46+35.2%
$1.08
Rev
$218M-3.8%
$226M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.73-11.0%
$0.82
Rev
$216M-4.5%
$226M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.17-21.5%
$1.49
Rev
$231M+6.8%
$216M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.88vs $1.00-12.0% | $225Mvs $222M+1.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $1.46vs $1.08+35.2% | $218Mvs $226M-3.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.73vs $0.82-11.0% | $216Mvs $226M-4.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $1.17vs $1.49-21.5% | $231Mvs $216M+6.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.94 | $466.51M | 32.09 | 8.25% | 1.94% | — | 6.03% | |
| $172.07 | $7.38B | 20.68 | 21.95% | 8.07% | 123.43% | — | |
| $6.25 | $321.87M | 15.24 | -2.5% | 2.24% | — | — | |
| $79.64 | $3.96B | 25.94 | 4.75% | 4.34% | 38.34% | — | |
| $191.48 | $12.59B | 31.39 | 9.39% | 6.85% | 27.87% | — | |
| $8.91 | $759.38M | 141.20 | 0.14% | 0.55% | 5.85% | — |
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
DIN SEC Filings & Documents
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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 $889.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 369% 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 $16.3M 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 6.03%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) generated $34.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.