Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Lowered to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) was downgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on DIN. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Dine Brands Global from $30.00 to $28.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Mizuho upped their target price on Dine Brands Global from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Dine Brands Global in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $31.60.

Dine Brands Global Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DIN opened at $35.54 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $34.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $31.66. Dine Brands Global has a 1-year low of $19.58 and a 1-year high of $39.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $451.05 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.19 and a beta of 0.96.

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The restaurant operator reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by ($0.04). Dine Brands Global had a net margin of 1.77% and a negative return on equity of 23.28%. The business had revenue of $240.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $237.28 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.17 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Dine Brands Global will post 4.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Dine Brands Global news, Director Michael Hyter sold 1,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.88, for a total value of $51,984.00. Following the sale, the director owned 9,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $269,017.20. This trade represents a 16.19% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 6.73% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Dine Brands Global

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Dine Brands Global during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in Dine Brands Global in the third quarter worth $27,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. boosted its position in shares of Dine Brands Global by 45.4% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC bought a new position in shares of Dine Brands Global during the third quarter worth $50,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its holdings in shares of Dine Brands Global by 307.6% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,091 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 1,578 shares during the period. 92.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Dine Brands Global News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue increased 4.4% year over year to $240.9 million, surpassing the roughly $237.3 million analyst estimate. Dine Brands: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
• Positive Sentiment: IHOP continued to attract consumers seeking affordability and value and reportedly outperformed the industry for a third consecutive quarter. Its growth helped counterbalance declining sales at Applebee’s, supporting the initial positive investor reaction. Dine Brands Global Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dine Brands reported adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, above the Zacks consensus estimate of $1.04, even though the result was broadly characterized as mixed against other analyst benchmarks. Dine Brands Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings call emphasized progress by the restaurant brands despite consumers remaining highly focused on value, suggesting affordability initiatives remain central to the company’s near-term strategy. Dine Brands Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: EPS of $1.16 fell short of the $1.20 consensus cited by some analysts and declined from $1.17 in the year-ago quarter. Applebee’s weakness and lower profit indicate that sales growth has not yet translated into stronger earnings. Dine Brands Sales Rise as IHOP Growth Offsets Applebee’s Decline

About Dine Brands Global

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.