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Dine Brands Global (DIN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $225M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +5% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 4.5%, net earnings $7.4M (3.3% of revenue).
Dine Brands Global, Q1 2026: revenue $225M (+5% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $7.4M, operating cash flow $7.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $225M | — | +5% |
| Gross profit | $87.3M | — | -3% |
| Operating profit | $10.2M | — | -20% |
| Net earnings | $7.4M | — | -10% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.5M | — | -53% |
What changed
Revenue was $225.2M in Q1 2026, up 5% year over year.
Gross margin was 38.8%, down 3.3 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $10.2M, a 4.5% margin (down 1.4 points year over year). Operating profit fell $2.6M even though revenue rose $10.4M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses fell 1% while revenue rose 5%. Net earnings were $7.4M, down 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.5%.
Operating cash flow was $7.5M (down 53% year over year), 101% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $11.9M of depreciation and amortization and $4.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $15.9M. Capital expenditures of $12.1M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$4.6M.
Questions
What was Dine Brands Global's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $225M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +5% from a year earlier.
Was Dine Brands Global profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $10.2M (4.5% of revenue) and net earnings $7.4M.
Source: Dine Brands Global 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.