Dine Brands Global, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 revenue $248.9 million, up from $216.1 million year over year
- ➤Adjusted diluted EPS $0.82, versus $0.73 year over year
- ➤GAAP diluted EPS $0.37, down from $0.48 year over year
- ➤Q3 Adjusted EBITDA $49.0 million, unchanged year over year
- ➤Nine-month adjusted free cash flow $12.8 million, down from $68.2 million
Expert Statements
John Peyton, Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands
“This quarter, Applebee's and IHOP both achieved positive growth due to our everyday value, menu innovation, culturally relevant marketing, and sharper operational execution. We're focused on supporting the future of our brands, including expanding our dual-brand program, improving our company-owned portfolio, and accelerating our remodel pipeline. We remain confident in the strategy we've laid out - building long-term value through consistent execution today and disciplined investment in our future growth.”
Vance Chang, Chief Financial Officer of Dine Brands
“Our scale, capital structure and asset-light model continue to generate the financial and strategic flexibility for us to invest across the business while returning capital to our shareholders. We are committed to our disciplined capital allocation priorities with the goal of generating long term shareholder value.”
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) (the “Company” or “Dine Brands”), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar(®), IHOP(®) and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop(®) restaurants, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
"This quarter, Applebee's and IHOP both achieved positive growth due to our everyday value, menu innovation, culturally relevant marketing, and sharper operational execution,” said John Peyton, Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands. “We're focused on supporting the future of our brands, including expanding our dual-brand program, improving our company-owned portfolio, and accelerating our remodel pipeline. We remain confident in the strategy we've laid out - building long-term value through consistent execution today and disciplined investment in our future growth."
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