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Applebee's owner Dine Brands beats Q3 sales estimates on value, menu innovation

By Reuters News


Overview

  • U.S. restaurant franchisor's Q3 revenue rose and beat analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 increased year-over-year to $0.82

  • Company repurchased $6.5 mln in stock during the quarter


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current quarter or full year


Result Drivers

  • COMPANY-OWNED RESTAURANTS - Co said revenue growth was primarily driven by increased company-owned restaurant revenues from acquisitions and openings since Q3 2025

  • MENU INNOVATION AND MARKETING - CEO said positive growth at Applebee's and IHOP was attributed to everyday value, menu innovation, culturally relevant marketing, and sharper operational execution

  • DUAL-BRAND INITIATIVES - Co invested in expanding dual-brand program and accelerating remodel pipeline, contributing to operational focus


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

Beat

$248.90 mln

$239.71 mln (6 Analysts)

Q3 EPS

$0.37

Q3 Adjusted EBITDA

$49 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the restaurants & bars peer group is "buy."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Dine Brands Global, Inc. is $36.50, about 3.4% above its November 3 closing price of $35.31

  • The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

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  • Nov 3 - First Watch Q3 revenue slightly beats estimates on new restaurant openings


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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