Dine Brands Global (DIN) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN) in the last few weeks:

• 1/9/2026 – Dine Brands Global had its price target raised by analysts at Mizuho from $28.00 to $34.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – Dine Brands Global had its price target raised by analysts at Barclays PLC from $26.00 to $40.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – Dine Brands Global had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $21.00 to $35.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – Dine Brands Global had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – Dine Brands Global had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/15/2025 – Dine Brands Global had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/9/2025 – Dine Brands Global had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/3/2025 – Dine Brands Global was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating.
• 12/3/2025 – Dine Brands Global was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating.

Dine Brands Global Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 23rd were issued a dividend of $0.19 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 23rd. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. Dine Brands Global’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.93%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Howard M. Berk bought 4,082 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $24.50 per share, for a total transaction of $100,009.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 41,947 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,027,701.50. This represents a 10.78% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Richard J. Dahl acquired 3,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $27.47 per share, for a total transaction of $98,892.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at $98,892. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased 8,332 shares of company stock valued at $220,455 in the last three months. 4.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Dine Brands Global, Inc is a leading franchisor and operator of full‐service restaurants in the casual dining and breakfast segments. The company’s primary brands include IHOP®, known for its wide variety of breakfast offerings and pancakes, and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, a casual dining concept featuring a range of American entrées, appetizers and cocktails. Through its franchise model, Dine Brands works with independent restaurant owners to develop, market and support both domestic and international locations.

The origins of Dine Brands Global date back to the founding of the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in 1958 in California.