Dine Brands Global, Inc. — Form 8-K
Filed August 5, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▼ Likely negative
significance 48/100
What the filing says
Dine Brands reported Q2 2026 revenues of $240.9M (+4.4% YoY) but diluted EPS fell to $0.35 from $0.89 YoY; adjusted EPS flat at $1.16 vs $1.17. IHOP same-store sales +1.5%, Applebee's -1.8%. Critically, adjusted free cash flow for H1 2026 collapsed to $3.7M from $48.7M YoY (down 92%), driven by operating cash flow decline from $53.1M to $19.9M and capex increase to $23.2M from $9.3M. Company acquired 60 restaurants from franchisees in H1 2026 (12 in Feb, 48 in June); G&A expenses rose 5.5% YoY to $55.6M. Maintained FY2026 guidance.
Why this rating
EPS decline and 92% FCF collapse material relative to $371.7M market cap. Rising debt leverage offset by modest IHOP growth.
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