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Dine Brands Global Inc. (DIN) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$35.16 +1.38% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Dine Brands Global Inc. (DIN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $445.1M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DIN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.5%

CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±11.5%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (DIN)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for DIN.

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DIN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +26.57%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $34.86H $36.07L $34.29C $35.16VOL 961.9K

RES: $37.78SUP: $25.87SMA50: $30.91SMA200: $31.63

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

19.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #388 of 1011 ⚔️ KRUS vs DIN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DIN vs. KRUS, LOCO, PTLO, BRCB)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Dine Brands Global Inc. (DIN) ranks #388 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #599 by equity capitalization ($445.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LOCO leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while LOCO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.7% ROIC and — gross margin. LOCO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with DIN at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DIN ACTIVE Dine Brands Global Inc.	C-	61/100	26.0x	40.9%	—	+1.38%	$445.1M	Benchmark Subject
KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A)	D-	36/100	—	—	-1.9%	+6.59%	$424.4M	/krus-vs-din →
LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.	C+	66/100	17.7x	—	11.7%	+2.40%	$467.8M	/loco-vs-din →
PTLO Portillo's Inc. (Class A)	D	46/100	17.9x	—	4.9%	+10.96%	$376.7M	/ptlo-vs-din →
BRCB Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc. (Class A)	D	44/100	—	—	1.6%	+3.82%	$530.3M	/brcb-vs-din →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-28 • CIK 0000049754

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28), Dine Brands Global Inc. (DIN) reported GAAP revenue of $879.3M (+8.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $812.3M , and +5.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $17.1M, operating cash flow of $89.0M, and free cash flow of $53.4M (-43.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, DIN closed FY2025 with $1.74B in total assets against $1.19B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-28	$879.3M	$17.1M	$89.0M	$53.4M	$1.74B	$1.19B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$812.3M	$64.9M	$108.2M	$94.1M	$1.79B	$1.09B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$831.1M	$97.2M	$131.1M	$131.1M	—	—

3. DIN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DIN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Dine Brands Global Inc. (NYSE: DIN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $35.16 (+1.38% 1D, market cap $445.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DIN ranks #388 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DIN compare to KRUS and LOCO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), DIN carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.0x, gross margin of 40.9%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, KRUS (Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.9%, cap $424.4M) and LOCO (El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 17.7x, ROIC 11.7%, cap $467.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LOCO leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while LOCO leads on capital efficiency (11.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DIN?

Per DIN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000049754), Dine Brands Global Inc. generated $879.3M in revenue (+8.2% YoY), $17.1M in net income, and $53.4M in free cash flow against $1.74B in total assets and $1.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (41% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DIN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DIN last traded at $35.16 (+1.38% on volume of 2,123,829 shares), positioning the stock +13.75% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.91) and +11.16% above its 200-day simple moving average ($31.63). Across its 52-week range of $23.23 to $39.68, DIN sits at the 72.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 70.1 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.5% ($31.12 to $39.20).

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What is DIN's options positioning and volatility profile?

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