Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Stock Price & Analysis
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) closed at USD 31.84 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.38% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 31.1; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 31.12–31.89 on volume of 270,171 shares. Market capitalization is $403.07M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.23–39.68 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (DIN)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold DIN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 36.33 (range 33–38).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -52.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.98, revenue estimate $240M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (DIN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold DIN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $10.6M | New position |
Analysts (DIN)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 36.33 (low 33, high 38).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $28 → $37 |
| 2026-07-31 | Mizuho | Target raised | Neutral | $30 → $36 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DIN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.9% | -52.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +17.0% | -13.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.7% | 41.4% |
| Max drawdown | -34.7% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -75.6% (Nov 2021→Apr 2025) |
DIN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.98 | $1.08 | -9.4% | $239.7M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.24 | $1.34 | -6.9% | $250.4M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.31 | $4.49 | -4.1% | $956.2M | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.81 | $5.13 | -6.2% | $1.00B | 6 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 31.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.38% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.1 |
| Open | USD 31.06 |
| Day Range | USD 31.12 – 31.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.23 – 39.68 |
| Volume | 270,171 shares |
| Market Cap | $403.07M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DIN)
Nexqual's technical model rates DIN "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.32 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 31.07) |
| MACD | 0.47 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (DIN)
Wall Street analysts rate DIN "Hold" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 36.33 (range USD 33–38), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 36.33 |
| High Target | USD 38 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (DIN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.98 |
| Revenue Estimate | $239.71M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.16 vs est 1.2 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.07 vs est 1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.46 vs est 1.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.73 vs est 0.99 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DIN)
| Total Revenue | $899.90M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.40% |
| Gross Margin | +39.48% |
| Operating Margin | +13.16% |
| Profit Margin | +0.76% |
| Current Ratio | 0.86 |
| Total Cash | $97.50M |
| Total Debt | $1.69B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $53.40M (6.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DIN)
Nexqual rates Dine Brands Global, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 39%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $98M cash vs $1.69B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $53M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (DIN)
| Insider Ownership | +4.94% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +99.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.66M |
| Float | 12.00M |
| Short % of Float | +21.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (DIN)
Dine Brands Global, Inc. is led by John W. Peyton, CEO, Applebee's President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, Applebee's President & Director | John W. Peyton |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Vance Yuwen Chang |
| Chief Commercial Officer & President of IHOP Business Unit | Lawrence Y. Kim |
| Senior Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations | Matthew Lee |
| Vice President of Global Communications & Public Affairs | Susan Nelson |
Major Backers & Investors (DIN)
Notable institutional backers of Dine Brands Global, Inc. include Morgan Stanley, CIBC World Market, Inc., LSV Asset Management, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 7.81% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 5.55% |
| LSV Asset Management | 4.91% |
| Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund | 4.74% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 3.39% |
| SG Americas Securities, LLC | 2.71% |
| First Eagle Funds-First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | 2.58% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.52% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.45% |
| Geode Capital | 2.66% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| CNNE | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | USD 16.43 | ▲ 2.05% |
| FWRG | First Watch Restaurant Group, I | USD 11.56 | ▲ 3.86% |
| BLMN | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | USD 10.27 | ▲ 2.14% |
| SG | Sweetgreen, Inc. | USD 10.22 | ▲ 0.59% |
| BJRI | BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | USD 58.79 | ▲ 3.54% |
| WEN | Wendy's Company (The) | USD 6.57 | ▲ 4.62% |
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