Quarterly ResultMay 6, 2026, 07:17 AM
Dine Brands Q1 Revenue $225.2M, EPS $0.57; Adjusted EPS $1.07
AI Summary
Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an increase in total revenues to $225.2 million, up from $214.8 million in the prior year. While net income and adjusted EBITDA saw declines, diluted EPS and adjusted diluted EPS increased due to a lower share count. The company's brands showed mixed comparable sales performance, with Applebee's up 1.9% and IHOP flat, and management expressed confidence in its strategy and dual-brand development.
Key Highlights
- Total revenues for Q1 2026 increased to $225.2 million from $214.8 million in Q1 2025.
- Net income available to common stockholders decreased to $7.2 million from $7.8 million year-over-year.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.57 from $0.53 in the prior year.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.07 from $1.03 year-over-year.
- Applebee’s domestic comparable same-restaurant sales increased by 1.9%.
- IHOP’s domestic comparable same-restaurant sales remained flat.
- Consolidated adjusted EBITDA decreased to $50.8 million from $54.7 million year-over-year.
- The company repurchased $22 million of common stock and paid $2.5 million in dividends.
- Dine Brands reiterated its 2026 guidance for consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $220 million to $230 million.