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Denny's

DENN · NASDAQ

$6.25−$0.01 (−0.16%)TodayMarket closed ·
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DENN analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 3 analysts over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.
  • Strong buy0
  • Buy0
  • Hold3
  • Underperform0
  • Sell0

12-month price target · 7 analysts

Average $6.32 (+1.2% upside)

Low
$5.81
Now
$6.25
High
$7.35

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

DENN analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
FirmDateActionRating
BenchmarkNov 5, 2025DowngradeBuy → Hold
Truist SecuritiesNov 4, 2025DowngradeBuy → Hold
MizuhoOct 28, 2025InitiatesNeutral

The case for and against

Updated Jan 19, 2026

Bull case

Denny's Corp displays a positive outlook as it has recently experienced improving sales trends, particularly in light of previously choppy same-store sales for the industry. The company benefits from a highly franchised operational model, which provides a resilient revenue stream from both food and beverage sales as well as franchise-related earnings, despite some challenges in stabilizing its operating model. Additionally, the growth potential of the Keke's Breakfast Cafe brand presents a significant opportunity for expansion and revenue diversification in the competitive restaurant sector.

Bear case

Denny's Corp has reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 same-store sales (SSS) guidance to range between a decline of 2.0% and an increase of 1%, with management indicating expectations toward the lower end, suggesting a challenging operating environment for the family dining segment. The company's second quarter saw a domestic systemwide SSS decline of 1.3% in its core brand, coupled with an EBITDA miss attributed to SSS declines and increased general and administrative costs, signaling difficulties in maintaining profitability. Additionally, concerns regarding the Keke's Breakfast Cafe brand's unproven performance outside Florida and a significant deceleration in sales trends further emphasize the adverse macroeconomic conditions affecting Denny's core lower-income consumer base.

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