| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 225.20 | 4.8% |
| Total Income | 225.20 | 4.8% |
| Expenditure | 215.00 | 6.4% |
| PBT | 10.10 | 21.1% |
| Net Profit | 7.40 | 9.8% |
| OPM | — | |
| NPM | 3.29% | 0.53pp |
| EPS | 0.59 | 11.3% |
Dine Brands Global Reports Q1 2026 Results
06 May 2026 · 6 May, 4:47 pm
Summary
Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenues increasing to $225.2 million from $214.8 million in the prior year. Applebee's saw a 1.9% increase in domestic same-restaurant sales, while IHOP's sales remained flat. Net income available to common stockholders was $7.2 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting comparable sales growth for Applebee's and IHOP.
Key Highlights
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Dine Brands Global's total revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased to $225.2 million, compared to $214.8 million for the first quarter of 2025.
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Applebee’s domestic same-restaurant sales increased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2026.
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IHOP’s domestic same-restaurant sales remained flat for the first quarter of 2026.
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Net income available to common stockholders was $7.2 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $50.8 million, compared to $54.7 million for the first quarter of 2025.
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The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting Applebee’s domestic system-wide comparable same-restaurant sales to range between 0% and 2%.
Management Comments
John Peyton
Dine Brands reported improved comp sales versus the prior year with all brands outperforming Black Box, driven by our focus on everyday value, culturally relevant marketing, and disciplined execution. We’re confident in the progress of our strategy and continue to make great progress on our dual brand opportunity where we remain on track to achieve approximately 80 domestic restaurants by the end of the year.”
Vance Chang
Our continued investment in dual brand development, remodels, and our company owned portfolio is driven by the positive feedback from our franchisees and our guests. Our asset lite model allows us to fund long term value creation initiatives while providing support to our franchisees and returning capital to shareholders concurrently. We remain committed to our capital allocation priorities.”
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