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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$30
+5.39% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Dine Brands Global, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +26.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$352.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
77 / 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
6
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
+6.3%
1M
−8.1%
YTD
−5.0%
1Y
+12.3%
From 52W high
−21.4%
From 52W low
+27.1%
$24
$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 1 Oct 2026
77 / 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
85
Issuance
71
Growth
63
Accruals
60
Size
57
Revisions
50
Volatility
42
Quality
41

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 (41): 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
$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 says6 analysts
0 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $33Median $38High $38

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.9% 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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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 2 Oct 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. returned +12.3% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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
−4.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
4
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
44.9×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.0×

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 7% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.9%

Higher than 46% 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
2.7%

Higher than 57% 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 $352.3M and an enterprise value of $1.9B.

  • 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: 44.9×; forward P/E: 5.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.74%, 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 1 Oct 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.$352.3M
77
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$350.0M
3
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$414.7M
75
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$425.1M
100
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$501.3M
28
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$268.1M
19
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$239.4M
42

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News

Latest DIN news & analysis

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Presents at Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Dine Brands Global, Inc. presented at the Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt notes the company's participation at the investor conference.

Why it matters — DIN watchers would care because conference presentations offer insight into the company's strategy and outlook as communicated directly to investors and analysts.

Applebee's® and IHOP® Continue Nationwide Growth With New Dual-Branded Restaurant in San Antonio, TX

Business Wire · 15 Sept 2026positive

Dine Brands Global has opened a new dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, following the launch of its first standalone U.S. dual-branded location in Seguin, Texas less than two years ago. The company says it is approaching 50 dual-branded locations nationwide, reflecting growing guest demand.

Why it matters — DIN watchers would care because the rapid expansion of the dual-branded concept highlights a growth strategy that is gaining traction across the country.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Dine Brands Global, Inc. presented at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The item covers the company's participation and remarks at the investor conference.

Why it matters — A DIN watcher would care because the conference presentation offers insights into the company's positioning and responses to investors during a major industry event.

Dine Brands: There's More To The Applebee's-IHOP Story

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Dine Brands remains rated a Hold amid ongoing dual-branded Applebee's-IHOP conversions. While these combined units generate roughly twice the pre-conversion sales, EBITDA margins and payback periods are less favorable than originally modeled, and challenges remain from pending SSCP litigation and limited participation from major franchisees such as Flynn Group.

Why it matters — A DIN watcher would care because the note highlights both the sales upside and the execution, margin, and legal uncertainties facing the company's key conversion strategy.

New Strong Sell Stocks for September 8th

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026negative

On September 8, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Dine Brands Global (DIN) to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List, along with CRTO and LNWO.

Why it matters — A Zacks Strong Sell rating signals negative analyst sentiment that DIN watchers would consider in evaluating the stock.

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 $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 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. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DIN?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. ranks 77 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 6 analysts implies +26.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dine Brands Global, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 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 +12.3% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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 (Seeking Alpha, 16 Sept 2026): "Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Presents at Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference Transcript". Dine Brands Global, Inc. presented at the Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt notes the company's participation at the investor conference.

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