In the second quarter of this year, Nordea Investment Management AB demonstrated confidence in the future prospects of Dine Brands Global, Inc. by increasing its stake in the company’s shares by 2.9%. This information was disclosed in Nordea’s Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The investment firm now owns 159,821 shares of Dine Brands Global, representing approximately 1.02% of the company’s total value.
Dine Brands Global is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, owning and operating popular chains such as Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP (International House of Pancakes). The company enjoys a strong presence in the American market and continues to expand its brand globally.
Alongside its stake increase, Nordea Investment Management AB has also acknowledged Dine Brands Global’s commitment to shareholders through the announcement of a quarterly dividend payment. This dividend will amount to $0.51 per share and will be distributed on September 29th to investors holding shares as of September 19th. With an ex-dividend date of September 18th, interested investors should ensure that they hold shares before this cut-off date to be eligible for the upcoming dividend.
At an annualized dividend rate of $2.04 per share, Dine Brands Global offers a yield of 3.83%. This payout represents approximately 41.30% of the company’s earnings, indicating a sustainable payout ratio that allows room for growth and further dividends in the future.
Dine Brands Global has demonstrated consistent dedication to its shareholders by consistently offering dividends over time while maintaining a reasonable payout ratio. Dividends provide investors with a tangible return on their investment and often indicate stability within a company.
Investors seeking exposure to the dynamic restaurant industry may find Dine Brands Global an intriguing opportunity to consider. Its diverse portfolio of popular chain restaurants coupled with its commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividends is certainly noteworthy.
Please note that this article is based on information available as of September 20, 2023, and investors should perform thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Institutional Investors Show Growing Interest in Dine Brands Global, But Mixed Analyst Opinions Reflect Uncertainty
Institutional investors have shown varying levels of interest in Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) recently. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake in the restaurant operator by 57% during the third quarter, indicating a potentially bullish sentiment towards the stock. Tower Research now owns 1,094 shares of Dine Brands Global valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 397 shares. Similarly, Captrust Financial Advisors also raised their position in Dine Brands Global by an impressive 132.3% during the first quarter, owning 929 shares worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 529 shares.
The trend continued with Point72 Middle East FZE acquiring a new position in Dine Brands Global during the fourth quarter for approximately $79,000. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd followed suit during the first quarter with a new investment worth about $85,000. Finally, Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC obtained a new position in the company during the first quarter worth approximately $94,000. These figures indicate a significant inflow of institutional investment into Dine Brands Global and highlight the confidence some investors have in its potential.
Taking these shareholders into account shows that institutional investors hold an overwhelming majority of Dine Brands Global’s stock approximately 90.61% – further highlighting their belief in its growth prospects.
Research analysts have been closely monitoring Dine Brands Global’s performance and providing insights on its stock. Barclays decreased their price target from $80.00 to $75.00 but maintained an “overweight” rating on the stock as of August 4th. Truist Financial also reduced their price target from $92.00 to $78.00 and reiterated their “buy” rating on August 4th.
However, not all analysts were positive about Dine Brands Globals prospects as 888 issued a “downgrade” rating on June 14th for the company’s stock. UBS Group initiated coverage on Dine Brands Global on September 5th, giving it a “buy” rating and setting a price objective of $68.00. Wedbush reiterated their “neutral” rating on August 4th and set a price objective of $65.00 for the stock.
With such varied opinions, Bloomberg data reveals that the consensus rating for Dine Brands Global is currently deemed to be a “Moderate Buy.” Additionally, analysts have set a consensus price target of $69.50, which suggests moderate growth potential in the near future.
As for its recent performance on the market, Dine Brands Global saw shares open at $53.28 as of September 20, 2023. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $828.50 million, with a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio of 10.79 and a beta of 1.83, indicating slightly higher volatility compared to the market.
Examining its moving averages, Dine Brands Global had a fifty-day moving average price of $56.39 and a two-hundred-day moving average price of $61.41, demonstrating slight declines over time.
On August 3rd, Dine Brands Global released its earnings report for the quarter ending in August. The restaurant operator exceeded expectations by reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82 for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 an impressive difference of $0.29 per share.
However, despite beating EPS estimates, Dine Brands Global experienced a decline in revenue during the same period with figures reaching $208.40 million compared to analysts’ expectations of $209.60 million down by 12.4% year-over-year.
Dine Brands Global’s net margin stood at around 9.03%, while return on equity was negative at 36%. It is important to note that during the corresponding quarter last year, the company gained $1.65 earnings per share.
Equity research analysts forecast that Dine Brands Global, Inc. will post an EPS of 6.46 for the current fiscal year.
In conclusion, institutional investors have shown great interest in Dine Brands Global recently. The addition and reduction of stakes by hedge funds and other financial institutions indicate varying levels of confidence in the stock’s future performance. Analysts have provided mixed opinions on Dine Brands Global, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $69.50. Although the company outperformed EPS expectations in its latest earnings report, it experienced a decline in revenue compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, with ongoing market volatility and movements in moving averages, Dine Brands Global continues to be followed closely by investors and analysts alike.
