Denny's Corporation

Denny's Corporation

DENNยทNASDAQ

$6.25

+0.0000%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$321.87M
EPS0.4100
P/E Ratio14.72
Earnings Date02/09/2026
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Denny's Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that DENN stock may decline over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00.

Lowest Target
4.00
-36.00%
Consensus Target
5.00
-20.00%
Highest Target
6.00
-4.00%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-20.0%

Significant downside risk. Stock trading well above analyst consensus suggests elevated valuation concerns and potential correction.

Analyst Agreement

40.0% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.11x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
452.33M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
472.33M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
469.50M - 475.15M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
21.57M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
20.98M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
19.58M - 22.37M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.8%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread13%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.41
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
$0.40
FY 2025
Estimate Range
$0.37 - $0.43
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.5%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread13%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
47.22M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
73.01M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
72.57M - 73.45M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+54.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
62.08M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
91.07M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
90.53M - 91.62M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+46.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Denny's Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
80.20M
FY 2024
Avg Estimate
80.80M
FY 2025
Estimate Range
80.31M - 81.28M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+0.7%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Denny's Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $1.84M and sold $10.78M worth of DENN shares, resulting in $8.94M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

412.9K

1.84M

Sold

2.2M

10.78M

Net Activity

-8.9M

-$8.94M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
JCIL

Jumana Capital Investments Llc

Other: See Footnote 1

412.9K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$1.84M

Top Sellers

1
JCIL

Jumana Capital Investments Llc

Other: See Footnote 1

2.2M sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$10.78M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $8.94M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.17:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Insider Participation

Balanced

1 insider buyers and 1 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.