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Dine Brands Global (DIN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $249M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +15% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.7%, net earnings $4.6M (1.8% of revenue).
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 follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $249M | +3% | +15% |
| Gross profit | $84.7M | -7% | +0.1% |
| Operating profit | $6.7M | +12% | -33% |
| Net earnings | $4.6M | +7% | -37% |
| Operating cash flow | $17.9M | +44% | -41% |
| Free cash flow | $10.1M | +677% | -45% |
What changed
Revenue was $248.9M in Q3 2026, up 15% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Royalties, franchise fees and other was the largest line at 37% of revenue. Royalties declined 2%.
Gross margin was 34.0%, down 5.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $6.7M, a 2.7% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $3.3M even though revenue rose $32.8M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 5% against revenue growth of 15%. Net earnings were $4.6M, down 37% year over year. The effective tax rate was 31.3%.
Operating cash flow was $17.9M (down 41% year over year), 389% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $12.8M of depreciation and amortization and $3.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $3.1M. Capital expenditures of $7.8M left free cash flow of $10.1M.
Questions
What was Dine Brands Global's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Dine Brands Global (DIN) reported revenue of $249M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +15% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Dine Brands Global profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $6.7M (2.7% of revenue) and net earnings $4.6M.
Source: Dine Brands Global 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.