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Dine Brands Global (DIN) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
Dine Brands Global's revenue rose $8.0M (+3%) from $241M in Q2 2026 to $249M in Q3 2026. Gross margin 34.0% against 37.9% (-3.8 pts).
Dine Brands Global, Q3 2026: revenue $249M (+15% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $4.6M, operating cash flow $17.9M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 34.0% | 37.9% | -3.8 pts |
| Operating margin | 2.7% | 2.5% | +0.2 pts |
| Net margin | 1.8% | 1.8% | +0.1 pts |
| Free cash flow margin | 4.1% | 0.5% | +3.5 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $249M | $241M | $8.0M | +3% |
| Gross profit | $84.7M | $91.2M | −$6.5M | -7% |
| Cost of revenue | $164M | $150M | $14.5M | +10% |
| Operating profit | $6.7M | $6.0M | $700K | +12% |
| Operating expenses | $78.0M | $85.2M | −$7.2M | -8% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $6.7M | $6.0M | $700K | +12% |
| General & admin | $51.6M | $55.6M | −$4.0M | -7% |
| Other operating costs | $26.4M | $29.6M | −$3.2M | -11% |
| Net earnings | $4.6M | $4.3M | $300K | +7% |
| Income tax | $2.1M | $1.7M | $400K | +24% |
| Depreciation & amortization | $12.8M | $11.9M | $900K | +8% |
| Share-based compensation | $3.6M | $3.4M | $200K | +6% |
| Working capital & other | $3.1M | $7.2M | −$4.1M | -57% |
| Operating cash flow | $17.9M | $12.4M | $5.5M | +44% |
| Free cash flow (OCF − capex) | $10.1M | $1.3M | $8.8M | +677% |
| Capital expenditures | $7.8M | $11.1M | −$3.3M | -30% |
Questions
How much did Dine Brands Global's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
Dine Brands Global's revenue rose $8.0M (+3%) from $241M in Q2 2026 to $249M in Q3 2026. Gross margin 34.0% against 37.9% (-3.8 pts).