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DINDine Brands Global, Inc. CommonSell5.0·$36.50+1.56%
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. Common (DIN) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Inst Constrain edge

SellModerate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $36.50 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Franchise, Company-owned restaurants, and Rental. The company franchises the restaurants operated by... Read more

$36.50-0.7% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#19 of 32 Restaurants
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield10.46%
IncomeYield2.96%(5y avg 4.77%)Payout121.74%at-risk
Stop $33.95Target $36.23(resistance)A.R:R -1.8:1
Analyst target$31.50-13.7%2 analysts
$36.23our TP
$36.50price
$31.50mean
$30

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $36.50 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 32d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202632d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Consecutive earnings misses (2)
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)31.7
P/E (Fwd)7.1
Mkt Cap$463M
EV/EBITDA10.8
Profit Mgn1.8%
ROE
Rev Growth4.8%
Beta0.96
Dividend2.96%
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV71%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Surprise Avg
2.4
Earnings History
3.3
Erm
3.5
Dividend Safety
3.5
Earnings Timing
5.0
Earnings concerns: 2B/2MYield trap warning: high yield but unsafe

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.7
Earnings Growth
3.8

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
0.6
Bollinger
1.6
Gap
5.0
52w Position
8.6
GatesA.R:R -1.8=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 32d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $28.47Resistance $36.97

Price Targets

$34
$36
A.Upside-0.7%
A.R:R-1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-26.6% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (32d)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIN stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $36.50 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $33.95. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the DIN stock price target?

Take-profit target: $36.23 (-0.7% upside). Prior stop was $33.95. Stop-loss: $33.95.

What are the risks of investing in DIN?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (2); Weak growth.

Is DIN overvalued or undervalued?

Dine Brands Global, Inc. Common trades at a P/E of 31.7 (forward 7.1). TrendMatrix value score: 8.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about DIN?

15 analysts cover DIN with a consensus score of 2.6/5. Average price target: $32.

What does Dine Brands Global, Inc. Common do?Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United...

Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Franchise, Company-owned restaurants, and Rental. The company franchises the restaurants operated by Applebee's franchisees, IHOP franchisees, and Fuzzy's franchisees in the United States. It owns, franchises, and operates restaurant concepts, including Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar within the casual dining category; IHOP in the family dining category of the restaurant industry; and Fuzzy's Taco Shop within the fast-casual dining category. In addition, its Applebee's restaurants offer American fare with drinks and local draft beers; IHOP restaurants provided full table services and food and beverages; Fuzzy's Taco Shop offers mexican food, such as tacos, chips and queso, guacamole, and salsa made-from-scratch daily; and a full bar including margaritas, cocktails, and cold draft beer. The company was formerly known as DineEquity, Inc. and changed its name to Dine Brands Global, Inc. in February 2018. Dine Brands Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is based in Pasadena, California.

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