Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Stock

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Dine Brands Global, Inc., along with its associated entities, manages a portfolio of full-service dining establishments, utilizing various models including direct ownership, franchising agreements, operational oversight, and property leasing, both domestically in the U.S. and across global markets. The enterprise structures its business into five principal divisions: Applebee's Franchise Management, IHOP Franchise Management, Real Estate Leasing, Financial Services, and Corporate Restaurant Operations. It holds ownership and franchising rights for two prominent restaurant brands: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, a casual dining concept specializing in the bar and grill segment, and IHOP, a well-known name in the family dining sector. Applebee's locations feature classic American cuisine complemented by a selection of beverages, while IHOP establishments are recognized for their extensive table service and diverse food and drink menu. As of the close of 2021, the company's network encompassed 1,611 franchised Applebee's eateries and 1,751 IHOP outlets operating under either franchise or area license agreements. Furthermore, Dine Brands participates in the leasing or subleasing of 598 IHOP franchised properties and two Applebee's franchised properties, in addition to providing financial solutions for franchise fees and equipment acquisition. Formerly operating as DineEquity, Inc., the firm adopted its current designation, Dine Brands Global, Inc., in February 2018. Established in 1958, its corporate headquarters are situated in Glendale, California.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is led by CEO John W. Peyton, employs 992 people, headquartered in US, publicly traded since 1991.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) stock trades at $31.10 with a market capitalization of $393.70M. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 61.24, a negative price-to-book of -1.28, reflecting negative shareholders' equity, price-to-sales of 0.44. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $23.23 and $39.68, and currently trades 21.6% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 2.43%.

On profitability, Dine Brands Global, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of -2.46% (not meaningful, as shareholders' equity is negative), return on capital employed of 9.39%, an operating margin of 16.93%, a net profit margin of 0.74%.

Official website: www.dinebrands.com

Dine Brands Global, Inc. by the numbers, 2016–2025

Between 2016 and 2025 Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported revenue of $788.0M rising to $879.0M, a change of +11.5% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 5.0% a year over five years, -1.1% over three, 8.3% over the last twelve months. Net profit fell to $17.0M.

Operating margin went from 28.6% in 2016 to 16.3% in 2025, a fall of 12.3 percentage points. The most recent net margin is 0.74%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Jun '26, revenue is $900.0M and net profit $6.0M.

Borrowings rose from $1.4B to $1.6B, cash from operations was $89.0M in the latest year, positive in 10 of the last 10.

Return on equity has averaged -28.4% over five years, and was -6.2% in the most recent year.

The share price itself has compounded at —% a year over five years, —% over three, —% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.

Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.

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