Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.11Last Year’s EPS
1.03Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflected a balanced tone: clear operational and brand-level wins (revenue growth, brand comp outperformance, strong marketing results, dual-brand momentum, and maintained guidance) alongside near-term financial pressures (EBITDA decline, negative free cash flow, higher CapEx, commodity inflation, and some franchisee-specific disruptions). Management emphasized strategic investments and confidence in the long-term upside while acknowledging short-term headwinds and turnaround costs.Company Guidance
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total revenues increased 4.8% year-over-year to $225.2 million in Q1 2026 (vs. $214.8M prior year), driven primarily by company-owned restaurant acquisitions.
Same-Restaurant Sales Outperformance
All three brands delivered flat-to-positive comp sales and outperformed the Black Box benchmark: Applebee's comps +1.9%, IHOP comps flat (0%), and Fuzzy's posted positive comps for the first time in three years.
Off-Premise Momentum
Off-premise comp sales grew: Applebee's ~+3.5% and IHOP +2.6%. Off-premise represented ~23.9% of Applebee's sales and ~21.5% of IHOP sales, with digital/delivery contributing meaningfully to visibility and sales.
Marketing & Menu Success (Applebee's OM Cheeseburger)
OM Cheeseburger drove major engagement (reported ~9 billion impressions; reached ~96M people; ~80x typical organic reviews), became the highest-ordered burger on the 2 for $25 platform, and produced Applebee's highest single-day sales volume ever.
IHOP Engagement & Operational Improvements
IHOP saw strong cultural marketing results (National Pancake Day engagement +316% YoY), improved speed (table turns ~6% faster vs Q4), fewer guest complaints YoY, and sustained off-premise growth and catering (~16% improvement in catering comp sales early).
Dual Brand Traction and Unit Economics
Dual-brand concept gaining traction: 43 dual brands open with 13 under construction and ~80 targeted domestically by year-end. Many duals generate ~1.5–2.5x sales versus stand-alone, guests ordering from both brands on 62% of dine-in tickets, and cross-brand purchasers spend ~24% more on average.
Development & Remodel Progress
Opened 24 new restaurants in Q1 (vs. 10 year-ago), completed 11 Applebee's remodels this quarter, and company-owned conversions/remodels advancing (20 remodels and 4 dual conversions since takeover), supporting system refresh and growth pipeline.
Shareholder Returns and EPS
Returned material capital to shareholders: management highlighted ~$20–24M returned in Q1 (Vance reported $22M share repurchases in Q1, ~5% of shares outstanding; $52M total repurchased across Q4 and Q1). Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.07 from $1.03 (+~3.9%).
Guidance Maintained and Strategic Confidence
Management maintained full-year financial guidance and reiterated confidence in value-led strategy, dual-brand expansion, remodel programs, and operational investments to navigate near-term headwinds.
DE:IHP Earnings History
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DE:IHP Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | €22.57 | €23.74 | +5.20% |
Feb 25, 2026 | €25.47 | €25.27 | -0.77% |
Nov 05, 2025 | €20.62 | €21.01 | +1.91% |
Aug 06, 2025 | €17.97 | €17.97 | 0.00% |
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FAQ
When does Dine Brands (DE:IHP) report earnings?
Dine Brands (DE:IHP) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:IHP EPS forecast?
DE:IHP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.11.