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DIN Stock Forecast: Dine Brands Global, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 17 Aug 2026
$35
−1.02% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — +5.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$447.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
80 / 100
Median analyst target
$37
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.4%
1M
−2.7%
YTD
+10.1%
1Y
+69.9%
From 52W high
−8.8%
From 52W low
+71.4%
$20
$38
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DIN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dine Brands Global, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
80 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
90
Value
87
Issuance
71
Growth
63
Accruals
60
Revisions
55
Size
55
Volatility
43
Quality
39

Momentum (90): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Quality (39): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DIN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DINHigh $38Median $37Low $33

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
0 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $33Median $37High $38

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$28 → $37
31 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
31 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral$30 → $36
7 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $28
7 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Apr 2026KeybancDowngradeSector Weight—
2 Apr 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
26 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
26 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
9 Jan 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
7 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Nov 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Oct 2025MizuhoInitiatesNeutral—
22 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
20 Oct 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
7 Aug 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Aug 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2025KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
8 May 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DIN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

DIN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−4.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
57.0×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.5×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.5×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.4%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−68.8%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.9%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.2%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Net margin
0.8%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−5.8%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

Higher than 48% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

DIN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$447.0M
80
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$465.5M
100
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$410.1M
2
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$396.6M
76
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$391.9M
17
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$641.4M
26
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$642.8M
76

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News

Latest DIN news & analysis

Dine Brands Global Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Dine Brands Global reported mixed second-quarter results, with IHOP posting positive same-restaurant sales while Applebee's comparable sales declined year-over-year, though Applebee's improved through the quarter. The company maintained its full-year financial guidance, citing value-focused consumer behavior, menu innovation, and investments in restaurant operations and dual-brand locations.

Why it matters — For Dine Brands watchers, the mixed results and reaffirmed guidance show how the company's strategy is navigating value-focused consumers and its dual-brand portfolio.

Dine Brands Global Is Cheap, But The Long-Term Picture Isn't Worth Banking On Yet

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026negative

Dine Brands Global reported Q2 2026 revenue above expectations, but EPS and adjusted EPS missed analyst estimates. The company remains cheap on valuation, though persistent profitability declines and rising net debt temper enthusiasm, while IHOP system-wide sales growth and dual-branded locations offer longer-term opportunity amid near-term cash flow and margin pressures.

Why it matters — A DIN watcher would care because quarterly earnings missed on profit while debt and margins deteriorated, even as valuation appears low and IHOP's long-term levers remain intact.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Dine Brands Global, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a full transcript of the call has been published by Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 results and related commentary.

Why it matters — A DIN watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides the company's own discussion of its quarterly performance and outlook.

Dine Brands (DIN) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Dine Brands (DIN) reported its Q2 earnings for the quarter ended June 2026. The report covers its revenue and EPS results, including how key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why it matters — A DIN watcher would care because the quarterly results show how the company's revenue and earnings performed relative to analyst estimates and its prior-year quarter.

Dine Brands (DIN) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

Dine Brands reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share. This compares with earnings of $1.17 per share a year ago.

Why it matters — DIN watchers would care because the company's quarterly earnings exceeded analyst consensus expectations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DIN stock

What is the DIN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $37, with estimates ranging from $33 to $38. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DIN stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dine Brands Global, Inc. 80 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DIN?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. ranks 80 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (90 of 100).

Will DIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +5.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dine Brands Global, Inc. 80 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DIN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DIN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $38 over the next 12 months.

How has DIN stock performed over the past year?

Dine Brands Global, Inc. returned +69.9% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dine Brands Global, Inc. do?

Dine Brands Global Inc. is a prominent entity in the hospitality and restaurant industry, primarily focusing on franchising and operating casual dining restaurant brands.

What is the latest news on DIN?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 6 Aug 2026): "Dine Brands Global Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Dine Brands Global reported mixed second-quarter results, with IHOP posting positive same-restaurant sales while Applebee's comparable sales declined year-over-year, though Applebee's improved through the quarter. The company maintained its full-year financial guidance, citing value-focused consumer behavior, menu innovation, and investments in restaurant operations and dual-brand locations.

Company

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Dine Brands Global Inc. is a prominent entity in the hospitality and restaurant industry, primarily focusing on franchising and operating casual dining restaurant brands. Notably recognized for its two major restaurant chains, IHOP and Applebee's, Dine Brands Global encapsulates a unique blend of American dining experiences that cater to diverse consumer preferences. IHOP is renowned for its extensive breakfast offerings, particularly its pancakes, making it a staple choice for breakfast lovers. Meanwhile, Applebee's specializes in casual dining with an emphasis on American cuisine and a neighborhood grill and bar atmosphere, appealing to a wide demographic. Dine Brands Global plays a significant role in the restaurant sector, leveraging its franchise model to expand its presence both domestically and internationally. Its strategic business model aims to create value through a combination of franchise operations, marketing expertise, and culinary innovation, thus reinforcing its position as a leader in the casual dining market. The company's impact extends beyond dining, influencing food trends and setting benchmarks in customer service and restaurant operations.

CEO Mr. John W. Peyton · 992 employees · United States · https://www.dinebrands.com