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

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$32
−1.52% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +18.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$401.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
78 / 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$240.9M+4.4% y/y
Operating income$31.7M
Net income$4.3M
Free cash flow$900K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.7%
1M
−9.1%
YTD
−0.2%
1Y
+41.3%
From 52W high
−17.4%
From 52W low
+41.3%
$22
$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 5 Sept 2026
78 / 100

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

Value
87
Momentum
87
Issuance
71
Growth
63
Accruals
60
Size
56
Revisions
52
Volatility
43
Quality
40

Value (87): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Quality (40): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

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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 $38Low $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
0 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $33Median $38High $38

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.4% 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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Performance

DIN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. returned +41.3% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DINS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−4.5%
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
51.1×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.3×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.3×

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
2.4%

Higher than 53% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. has a market value of $401.0M and an enterprise value of $2.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $899.9M. The latest quarter grew 4.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $6.8M, a 0.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.47.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.3M.

  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. spent $85.8M on share buybacks and $20.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 12.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 51.1×; forward P/E: 6.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.40%, paying out 174% of earnings.

  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. employs 992 people — $907K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$401.0M
78
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$403.5M
76
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$460.4M
100
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$479.7M
3
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$335.7M
19
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$535.4M
27
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$305.0M
43

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest DIN news & analysis

Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Barclays and Piper Sandler Investor Conferences in September

Business Wire · 4 Sept 2026neutral

Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced it will participate in two investor conferences in September 2026: the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston, where it will meet with institutional investors and host a fireside chat on September 9, and a Piper Sandler investor conference. The company is the parent of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop.

Why it matters — The company's planned meetings and fireside chat with institutional investors at these conferences could provide DIN watchers with insight and visibility into the company's outlook.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Dividend

Business Wire · 4 Sept 2026positive

Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock, payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 16, 2026.

Why it matters — Dividend announcements signal the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and reflect confidence in its financial position.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DIN stock

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

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $38, 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 7 analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dine Brands Global, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DIN?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. ranks 78 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 Value (87 of 100).

Will DIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +18.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dine Brands Global, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 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 +41.3% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dine Brands Global, Inc. do?

Dine Brands Global Inc. is a restaurant company that owns, franchises, and supports a portfolio of full-service and fast-casual dining concepts.

What is the latest news on DIN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 4 Sept 2026): "Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Barclays and Piper Sandler Investor Conferences in September". Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced it will participate in two investor conferences in September 2026: the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston, where it will meet with institutional investors and host a fireside chat on September 9, and a Piper Sandler investor conference. The company is the parent of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop.

Company

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Dine Brands Global Inc. is a restaurant company that owns, franchises, and supports a portfolio of full-service and fast-casual dining concepts. Its core brands include Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, each serving distinct customer occasions across casual dining, family dining, and Mexican-inspired fast-casual segments. The company’s business model is centered on franchising, brand management, restaurant operations support, and related rental and financing activities for its franchise network. Dine Brands Global Inc. focuses on menu development, marketing, operational standards, and brand oversight to help maintain consistency across its restaurants. Based in Pasadena, California, the company plays a significant role in the North American restaurant market and extends its brand presence through a broad franchise footprint in multiple international markets.

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