7 Small-Cap Stocks that Present Long-Term Growth Opportunities - 2 of 7

 
 

#2 - Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN)

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) owns and franchises casual and family dining restaurants. It operates through four segments: Franchise, Rental, Company Restaurant, and Financing Operations. Dine Brands has exposure to popular restaurant chains like Applebee’s and IHOP. That means the decision to buy DIN stock will depend on your opinion of the effect that inflation may have on a customer’s decision to eat out.

At this point, analysts believe they will. They give DIN stock a consensus price target that is 27% higher than the stock’s current price. The stock is flat for the year, but it does appear to be overvalued at the moment. And the company is projected to post strong revenue and earnings growth that may propel it forward.

Unlike some small-cap stocks, Dine Brands has strong institutional ownership. And after slashing its dividend in 2021, the company recently raised the dividend. This combination of growth and value makes DIN stock a compelling investment.

About Dine Brands Global

Dine Brands Global, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, and operates restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through six segments: Applebee's Franchise Operations, International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Franchise Solutions, Fuzzy's franchise operations, Rental Operations, Financing Operations, and Company-Operated Restaurant Operations. Read More 
Current Price
$43.83
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Ratings Breakdown
5 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$59.43 (35.6% Upside)

 

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