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Dine Brands Global (DIN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $241M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.5%, net earnings $4.3M (1.8% of revenue).
Dine Brands Global, Q2 2026: revenue $241M (+4% year over year), operating margin 2.5%, net earnings $4.3M, operating cash flow $12.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $241M | +7% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $91.2M | +4% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $6.0M | -41% | -68% |
| Net earnings | $4.3M | -42% | -69% |
| Operating cash flow | $12.4M | +65% | -66% |
| Free cash flow | $1.3M | — | -96% |
What changed
Revenue was $240.9M in Q2 2026, up 4% year over year and up 7% from the previous quarter. Royalties, franchise fees and other was the largest line at 39% of revenue. Franchise and development fees declined 26%.
Gross margin was 37.9%, down 2.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $6.0M, a 2.5% margin (down 5.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $12.9M even though revenue rose $10.1M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 16% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+32%). Net earnings were $4.3M, down 69% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.3%.
Operating cash flow was $12.4M (down 66% year over year), 288% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $11.9M of depreciation and amortization and $3.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $7.2M. Capital expenditures of $11.1M left free cash flow of $1.3M.
Questions
What was Dine Brands Global's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $241M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before.
Was Dine Brands Global profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $6.0M (2.5% of revenue) and net earnings $4.3M.
Source: Dine Brands Global 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.