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Denny's Corp. (DENN)
NASDAQ:DENN
DENN Stock Chart & Stats
$6.22
-$0.32(-5.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.22
-$0.32(-5.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.85 - $7.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume175.72K
Average Volume (3M)1.64M
Market Cap
$319.81M
Enterprise Value$694.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$417.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.8
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding51,498,993
10 Day Avg. Volume1,401,324
30 Day Avg. Volume1,642,943
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.03
Price to Book (P/B)-9.06
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio335.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.69Price Target Upside-8.52% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$483.29M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition PremiumThe agreed all-cash takeout of $6.25 per share represents a substantial premium to the prior market price, delivering immediate value uplift for shareholders.
Buyer Consortium SupportParticipation by established investment firms alongside a major DENN franchisee signals experienced financial backing and operational alignment that could support a smoother transition post-close.
Competitive Sale ProcessThe Board's outreach to a broad set of potential buyers and receipt of multiple bids indicates a competitive process that likely helped maximize deal proceeds for shareholders.
Bears Say
Capital Expenditure PressureHigher capital spending to develop co-owned units increases financial strain and makes it harder to absorb operational headwinds.
Franchisee ProfitabilityDeclining profitability among franchisees has led to accelerated closures of franchised units, which could erode system sales and weaken long-term brand presence.
Valuation VisibilityThe company's valuation trades at a discount versus franchised peers amid limited visibility into achieving sustained annual EBITDA growth, which may suppress investor confidence.
Denny's News
DENN FAQ
What was Denny's Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Denny's Corp. lowest stock price was $2.85 and its highest was $7.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Denny's Corp.’s market cap?
Denny's Corp.’s market cap is $319.81M.
When is Denny's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Denny's Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Denny's Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Denny's Corp. released its earnings results on Nov 03, 2025. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.103 by -$0.023.
Is Denny's Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Denny's Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Denny's Corp. pay dividends?
Denny's Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Denny's Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Denny's Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Denny's Corp. have?
Denny's Corp. has 51,498,993 shares outstanding.
What happened to Denny's Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Denny's Corp. reported an EPS of $0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.103. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 50.365%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Denny's Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DENN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Denny's Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.69 (-8.52% Downside)
$5.69 (-8.52% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DENN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 932.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Denny's Corp.
Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiary, Denny's, Inc., owns and operates full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's brand. As of December 29, 2021, it had 1,640 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants worldwide. The company was formerly known as Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. and changed its name to Denny's Corporation in 2002. Denny's Corporation was founded in 1953 and is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
DENN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.69
▼(-8.52% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.69% Insiders
27.61% Mutual Funds
19.39% Other Institutional Investors
29.92% Public Companies and
Individual Investors