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DIN

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

DIN

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · Stock · quarterly payer

$32.02

Overvalued · -18% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.37%

Annual Dividend

$0.76

Payout Ratio

177%

5-Yr Growth

-10.8%

Ex-Date

Sep 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DIN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) has a forward dividend yield of 2.37%, based on an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and a share price of $32.02.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (54 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • DIN last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • DIN's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026, for a dividend of $0.19 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN pays out 177% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DIN's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 10.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN's 2.37% yield is 37% below its five-year average yield of 3.76%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DIN is $26.20 per share, 18% below the $32.02 share price, so DIN screens as overvalued.
  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 3 times across the 72 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 62.7% cut to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 23, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DIN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DIN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) yields 2.37% ($0.76 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (54/100).

Is DIN a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.37% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (177%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    2.37%
    Payout Ratio
    177%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.76
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -10.8%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 16, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.99
    Market Cap
    $405.3M
    P/E Ratio
    52.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -55%
    52-Week Range
    $23.23 – $39.68
    Dividend Safety
    C · 54/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    DIN dividend raises and cuts

    Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 3 times across the 72 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 62.7% cut to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 23, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Dec 23, 2025Cut$0.510 → $0.190−62.7%
    Jun 16, 2022Raise$0.460 → $0.510+10.9%
    Mar 18, 2022Raise$0.400 → $0.460+15.0%
    Dec 17, 2021Cut$0.760 → $0.400−47.4%
    Mar 19, 2020Raise$0.690 → $0.760+10.1%
    Mar 19, 2019Raise$0.630 → $0.690+9.5%
    Mar 16, 2018Cut$0.970 → $0.630−35.1%
    Dec 14, 2016Raise$0.920 → $0.970+5.4%
    Dec 9, 2015Raise$0.875 → $0.920+5.1%
    Dec 1, 2014Raise$0.750 → $0.875+16.7%
    Every DIN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    DIN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DIN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is DIN a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.37% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is DIN undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DIN's fair value is about $26.20 versus a $32.02 share price — so it looks overvalued (-18% vs. fair value).

    Is DIN's dividend safe?

    DIN has a dividend-safety grade of C (54/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is DIN's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for DIN is about $26.20 per share, about 18% below the current $32.02 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is DIN a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DIN screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.37% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will DIN cut its dividend?

    DIN earns a dividend-safety grade of C (54/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does DIN pay a dividend?

    Yes. Dine Brands Global, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.76 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.37%.

    What is DIN's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN's forward dividend yield is 2.37%, based on a $0.76 annual dividend and a $32.02 share price.

    What is DIN's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN pays $0.76 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is DIN's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN's payout ratio is 177% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has DIN grown its dividend?

    DIN does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next DIN ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DIN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 16, 2026, for $0.19 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.76 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$19.00
    Annual$76.00
    Monthly avg$6.33

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