Dine Brands Global

Dine Brands Global (DIN) Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Nov 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$0.73

MISS 26.26%

Est. $0.99

Q3 25 Revenue

$216.2M

MISS 2.00%

Est. $220.6M

Market Reaction

Did DIN Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Dine Brands Global delivered a disappointing third quarter, missing on both the top and bottom lines as profitability eroded sharply despite a healthy revenue gain. The parent of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop posted adjusted EPS of $0.73, f… Read more Dine Brands Global delivered a disappointing third quarter, missing on both the top and bottom lines as profitability eroded sharply despite a healthy revenue gain. The parent of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop posted adjusted EPS of $0.73, falling well short of the $0.99 consensus estimate by 26.26%, while revenue of $216.17 million trailed the $220.58 million forecast by 2.00%, even as sales grew 10.8% year over year. The earnings shortfall traced largely to surging general and administrative expenses, which climbed to $50.20 million from $45.40 million a year ago, alongside lower segment profit and costs tied to the company's dual brand expansion initiative. Brand performance was mixed, with Applebee's domestic comparable sales rising 3.1% while IHOP's slipped 1.5%. In response, management announced a pivot in capital allocation, cutting the quarterly dividend to $0.19 per share and committing to repurchase at least $50 million in stock over the next two quarters, a move reflecting conviction that shares are undervalued amid broader concerns about governance and long-term value creation.

Key Takeaways

  • Applebee's domestic comparable same-restaurant sales increased 3.1% in Q3 2025
  • Everyday value platforms and innovative new menu offerings driving positive sales and traffic trends
  • High-impact marketing resonating with guests
  • Company-owned restaurant sales increased significantly due to acquisition of 59 Applebee's and 10 IHOP restaurants
  • Off-premise sales accounted for 22.9% of Applebee's sales mix and 20.4% of IHOP sales mix
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DIN YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings

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DIN Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q2 25 Q1 26

“In the third quarter, Dine Brands sustained positive sales and traffic trends, driven by our everyday value platforms, innovative new menu offerings, and high-impact marketing that continues to resonate with guests.”

— John Peyton, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release