DIN Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

DIN has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.77%
Payout Ratio 58.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 44.00%
Consistency Lifetime 70.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.82%
Payout FCF 36.0%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 64.66%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.1%
Total Return 5y: -40.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 25,155 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 3.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%
DRI 25,155 M 13.9% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

DIN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-23 2025-12-23 2026-01-07 Quarterly 0.19 -62.7% 0.57%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-10-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 2.13%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-07-09 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.91%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.51 0% 2.08%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-01-07 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.75%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-10-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.69%
2024-06-20 2024-06-20 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.37%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.1%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% 1.04%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.95%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.84%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.78%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.76%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.71%
2022-06-16 2022-06-20 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.51 10.9% 0.77%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.46 15% 0.59%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2022-01-07 Quarterly 0.4 -47.4% 0.56%
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-03 Quarterly 0.76 10.1% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2019-06-19 2019-06-20 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.69 9.5% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-09-19 2018-09-20 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.63 -35.1% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-10-06 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-19 2017-07-07 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2017-03-16 2017-03-20 2017-04-07 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.97 5.4% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-10-07 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.92 5.1% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.875 0% N/A
2014-12-01 2014-12-03 2014-01-09 Quarterly 0.875 16.7% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2014-06-16 2014-06-18 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.75 200% N/A
2008-10-27 2008-10-29 2008-11-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2008-07-29 2008-07-31 2008-08-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2008-04-29 2008-05-01 2008-05-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2008-01-30 2008-02-01 2008-02-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

DIN Dividend FAQ

Dine Brands Global Inc. (NYSE:DIN) owns, franchises, and operates three restaurant concepts-Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar (casual dining), IHOP (family dining), and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (fast-casual)-through four business segments: franchise operations, rental operations, financing operations, and company-owned restaurant operations. The firm licenses its brands to franchisees across the United States and internationally, while also maintaining a portfolio of company-run locations.

What is the Dividend Yield of DIN?

As of February 2026, DIN`s dividend yield is 6.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 36.00.

Does DIN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DIN paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does DIN pay dividends?

DIN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DIN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.

DIN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DIN for the next 4 payments are between 0.372 (+95.8%) and 0.401 (+111.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will DIN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dine Brands Global (DIN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DIN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dine Brands Global (DIN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DIN?

DIN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 44.0% per year.
Strong growth: DIN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DIN?

DIN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.82%. If you bought DIN's shares at 60.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DIN?

DIN Payout Consistency is 70.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Dine Brands Global has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DIN have a good Dividend Yield?

DIN`s 6.77% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DIN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DIN is 58.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DIN?

DIN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.66%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DIN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DIN's Outstanding Shares?

Dine Brands Global's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.33% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has DIN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 28, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 10,842,000
1991 17,746,000 +63.68%
1992 17,930,000 +1.04%
1993 18,108,000 +0.99%
1994 18,344,000 +1.3%
1995 18,716,000 +2.03%
1996 19,034,000 +1.7%
1997 19,628,000 +3.12%
1998 19,848,000 +1.12%
1999 20,076,000 +1.15%
2000 20,048,000 -0.14%
2001 20,771,000 +3.61%
2002 21,313,000 +2.61%
2003 21,406,000 +0.44%
2004 19,991,000 -6.61%
2005 18,421,000 -7.85%
2006 17,842,000 -3.14%
2007 17,200,000 -3.6%
2008 16,842,000 -2.08%
2009 17,011,000 +1%
2010 17,697,000 +4.03%
2011 17,682,000 -0.08%
2012 18,637,000 +5.4%
2013 19,062,000 +2.28%
2014 18,741,000 -1.68%
2015 18,475,000 -1.42%
2016 17,916,000 -3.03%
2017 17,764,000 -0.85%
2018 17,785,000 +0.12%
2019 16,698,000 -6.11%
2020 16,232,000 -2.79%
2021 16,991,000 +4.68%
2022 15,370,000 -9.54%
2023 15,106,000 -1.72%
2024 14,904,000 -1.34%
2025 14,410,000 -3.31%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40