Dine Brands Q3 revenue rises less than expected

Overview

• Dine Brands Q3 revenue rose to $216.2 mln but missed analyst expectations

• Adjusted EPS for Q3 misses consensus, reflecting higher G&A expenses

• Company plans to repurchase at least $50 mln of shares over next two quarters

Outlook

• Dine Brands plans to open 30 new locations by year-end 2025

• Company expects 50 additional openings in 2026

• Dine Brands to repurchase at least $50 mln of shares over next two quarters

Result Drivers

• SALES AND TRAFFIC TRENDS - Positive sales and traffic trends driven by everyday value platforms, new menu offerings, and marketing

• ACQUISITIONS DRIVE REVENUE - Higher company-owned restaurant sales due to acquisition of Applebee’s and IHOP restaurants

• SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN - Co plans to repurchase $50 mln of shares over the next two quarters, reflecting confidence in strategic initiatives

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the restaurants & bars peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Dine Brands Global Inc is $28.00, about 12.1% above its November 4 closing price of $24.60

• The stock recently traded at 5 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 4 three months ago

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