Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Given New $30.00 Price Target at Barclays

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) had its price objective lowered by Barclays from $40.00 to $30.00 in a report issued on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an equal weight rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

DIN has been the topic of several other reports. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Dine Brands Global from $28.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Zacks Research lowered Dine Brands Global from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Dine Brands Global in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on Dine Brands Global from $21.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dine Brands Global currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $29.57.

Dine Brands Global Price Performance

NYSE:DIN opened at $31.16 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $449.33 million, a P/E ratio of 32.12 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $34.39 and a 200 day simple moving average of $29.17. Dine Brands Global has a 12-month low of $18.63 and a 12-month high of $39.68.

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The restaurant operator reported $1.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.10 by $0.36. Dine Brands Global had a negative return on equity of 27.12% and a net margin of 1.88%.The firm had revenue of $217.57 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $226.27 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.87 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Dine Brands Global will post 5.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dine Brands Global Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be given a dividend of $0.19 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Dine Brands Global’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 78.35%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Dine Brands Global during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. grew its stake in shares of Dine Brands Global by 45.4% in the 4th quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 1,044 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dine Brands Global in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. lifted its stake in Dine Brands Global by 33.3% during the second quarter. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. now owns 2,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC acquired a new stake in Dine Brands Global during the third quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Institutional investors own 92.83% of the company’s stock.

Dine Brands Global News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Dine Brands Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS beat and revenue growth — Dine Brands reported adjusted EPS of $1.46 vs. consensus ~$1.10 and revenue rose ~6.3% year‑over‑year, signs that core franchise operations are improving. MarketBeat: DIN Q4 results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighting value and strategy — Some coverage frames DIN as undervalued below $30 and notes progress on franchise optimization, off‑premise sales, and return‑of‑capital priorities (buybacks/dividends), which could support longer‑term upside. Seeking Alpha: Turning Around, Solid Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Company release and call — Official press release and the earnings call transcript provide management’s take on brand performance and strategy; useful for assessing guidance/comments but not a clear directional catalyst by itself. BusinessWire: Q4 & FY2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript (detailed read) — Transcripts are available for investors who want management’s color on comps, franchise acquisitions, margins and the impairment; they contain both positive operational notes and items that require follow‑up. Seeking Alpha: Q4 2025 Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP loss driven by impairment — WSJ and filings show Dine Brands swung to a GAAP loss due to an impairment charge, which depresses reported profitability metrics (negative ROE) and can worry some investors despite adjusted earnings strength. WSJ: Swings to Loss Despite Higher Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: Brand‑level softness at Applebee’s — Coverage flagged a sluggish quarter for Applebee’s comps, which is material given its weight in the portfolio and could pressure near‑term performance. Seeking Alpha: Falls after Sluggish Quarter for Applebee’s
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut price targets — Barclays lowered its PT to $30 (equal weight) and UBS trimmed to $33 (neutral), indicating reduced near‑term upside in some sell‑side views and potential downward pressure if further revisions follow. Benzinga: Barclays & UBS PT cuts

Dine Brands Global Company Profile

Dine Brands Global, Inc is a leading franchisor and operator of full‐service restaurants in the casual dining and breakfast segments. The company’s primary brands include IHOP®, known for its wide variety of breakfast offerings and pancakes, and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, a casual dining concept featuring a range of American entrées, appetizers and cocktails. Through its franchise model, Dine Brands works with independent restaurant owners to develop, market and support both domestic and international locations.

The origins of Dine Brands Global date back to the founding of the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in 1958 in California.