| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 240.90 | 7.0% | 4.4% |
| Total Income | 240.90 | 7.0% | 4.4% |
| Expenditure | 234.90 | 9.3% | 10.9% |
| PBT | 6.00 | 40.6% | 68.3% |
| Net Profit | 4.30 | 41.9% | 68.9% |
| OPM | — | ||
| NPM | 1.78% | 1.50pp | 4.20pp |
| EPS | 0.35 | 40.7% | 60.7% |
Dine Brands Global Reports Q2 2026 Results
05 Aug 2026 · 5 Aug, 4:47 pm
Summary
Dine Brands Global announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenues reaching $240.9 million, up from $230.8 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by higher company-owned restaurant sales. Net income available to common stockholders decreased to $4.2 million ($0.35 per diluted share) from $13.2 million ($0.89 per diluted share) in Q2 2025, while Adjusted EBITDA was $54.2 million, down from $56.2 million year-over-year. The company maintained its fiscal 2026 guidance, with management expressing confidence in long-term growth initiatives.
Key Highlights
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Total revenues for the second quarter of 2026 were $240.9 million, an increase from $230.8 million in the second quarter of 2025.
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IHOP's year-over-year comparable domestic same-restaurant sales increased 1.5% for the second quarter of 2026.
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Applebee’s year-over-year comparable domestic same-restaurant sales decreased 1.8% for the second quarter of 2026.
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Net income available to common stockholders was $4.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $13.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was $54.2 million compared to $56.2 million for the second quarter of 2025.
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Total revenues for the first six months of 2026 were $466.1 million compared to $445.5 million for the first six months of 2025.
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Development activity for the second quarter of 2026 resulted in 13 new restaurant openings and 30 restaurant closures, including nine net dual-branded openings.
Management Comments
John Peyton
In the second quarter, our brands made meaningful progress in an environment in which consumers remain focused on affordability and value, highlighted by IHOP’s third consecutive quarter of industry outperformance on both sales and traffic. Across all our brands, our everyday value platform, barbell marketing strategy, and continued investment in the guest experience are working, and we are entering the second half of the year with confidence in our long-term growth initiatives, including the continued expansion of our dual brand program.
Vance Chang
Our asset-lite model continues to provide the financial flexibility to invest in our brands and we are encouraged by the positive momentum we are seeing across our growth initiatives. We remain committed to our capital allocation priorities and creating long-term value for shareholders.
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