NASDAQ:DENN Denny's (DENN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Bitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS Instead (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free DENN Stock Alerts $8.06 -0.07 (-0.86%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.03▼$8.1350-Day Range$8.06▼$10.3752-Week Range$8.03▼$12.53Volume414,850 shsAverage Volume463,835 shsMarket Capitalization$427.99 millionP/E Ratio23.03Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.92 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Denny's alerts: Email Address Denny's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside47.8% Upside$11.92 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.47% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.29Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$327,071 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth14.06%From $0.64 to $0.73 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.61 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector92nd out of 198 stocksEating Places Industry20th out of 40 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDenny's has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDenny's has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.47% of the float of Denny's has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDenny's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Denny's has recently decreased by 6.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDenny's does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthDenny's does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DENN. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDenny's has a news sentiment score of 0.29. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Denny's this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for DENN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Denny's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Denny's insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $327,071.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.20% of the stock of Denny's is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.07% of the stock of Denny's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Denny's are expected to grow by 14.06% in the coming year, from $0.64 to $0.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 23.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 147.65.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 23.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDenny's has a PEG Ratio of 1.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressAI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.I put together this personal video [HERE]… About Denny's Stock (NASDAQ:DENN)Denny's Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates franchised full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's and Keke's Breakfast Cafe brands in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. and changed its name to Denny's Corporation in July 2002. Denny's Corporation was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Read More DENN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DENN Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDenny's (NASDAQ:DENN) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comApril 19, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin's "Irrational Confidence" at Texas Is What Was Detrimental to His FinishApril 19, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.April 18, 2024 | bizjournals.comDenny Triangle life sciences project used to be secret Amazon office, permits showApril 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Denny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) Drops By 6.7%April 17, 2024 | msn.comStacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2024 Talladega Geico 500 DFS, Betting PicksApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comDenny's Unveils New Spring Menu Featuring the Berry Waffle Slam®, BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich, and Brownie Sundae with Oreo® Pieces!April 17, 2024 | msn.com'Barrel of bourbon a month,' farm-to-table food makes historic Siskiyou dining spot shineApril 19, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.April 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDenny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesApril 16, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin: ‘There were some lucky people’ during race at TexasApril 16, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin calls out Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Ty Gibbs for ‘playing grabass’ before late cautionApril 15, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin's late crash shows how far drivers will go for a winApril 15, 2024 | msn.comDuo robs Akron Denny’s at gunpoint: PoliceApril 15, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin's six-word reaction sums him up after spinning out of NASCAR Texas raceApril 15, 2024 | msn.comDenny's Olympic challenge as discus world record brokenApril 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTruist Financial Keeps Their Buy Rating on Denny’s (DENN)April 14, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin's winning bid ends in Texas-sized heartbreakApril 14, 2024 | msn.comTwo Shot; Vehicle Crashes into Denny’s in LakewoodApril 14, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin Recalls the Only Incident Where Coach Joe Gibbs Yelled at HimApril 13, 2024 | msn.comDenny Hamlin Bluntly Trashes Rumors Surrounding Michael Jordan’s SHR Charter Take-OverApril 13, 2024 | msn.comMD native Denny McCarthy honors late Good Counsel golfer at The MastersApril 13, 2024 | msn.comBirdies and yellow rubber duckies: Denny McCarthy honors 16-year-old at 2024 Masters who died of cancerApril 13, 2024 | msn.comA week ago Matt Denny had COVID. Now he’s smashed a national recordApril 13, 2024 | msn.comDenny McCarthy honors ‘sweetest girl,’ whose memory lives on at Augusta NationalApril 13, 2024 | msn.comDenny smashes his own discus national recordApril 12, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comDenny McCarthy honors 'sweetest girl,' whose memory lives on at Augusta NationalSee More Headlines Receive DENN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Denny's and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/13/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/30/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:DENN CUSIP24869P10 CIK852772 Webwww.dennys.com Phone(864) 597-8000Fax864-597-8743Employees3,500Year Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.92 High Stock Price Target$16.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+47.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.35 Trailing P/E Ratio23.03 Forward P/E Ratio12.59 P/E Growth1.43Net Income$19.94 million Net Margins4.30% Pretax Margin5.81% Return on Equity-70.78% Return on Assets6.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.43 Quick Ratio0.41 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$463.92 million Price / Sales0.92 Cash Flow$0.88 per share Price / Cash Flow9.13 Book Value($1.18) per share Price / Book-6.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares53,100,000Free Float50,870,000Market Cap$427.99 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.93 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Kelli F. Valade (Age 54)CEO & Director Comp: $977.05kMr. Robert P. Verostek (Age 52)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $758.06kMs. Gail Sharps Myers (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $760.88kMr. Stephen C. Dunn (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Global Development Officer Comp: $651.71kMr. Alex WilliamsSenior VP & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Jay C. Gilmore (Age 55)Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller Mr. Pankaj K. Patra (Age 46)Executive VP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer Mr. Curtis L. Nichols Jr.Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & AnalysisMs. Sherri LandrySenior VP & Chief Marketing OfficerStephanie J. DavidsonChief People OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBiglariNYSE:BHHabit RestaurantsNASDAQ:HABTChuy'sNASDAQ:CHUYCarrols Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:TASTNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 34,535 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 15.177%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 27,261 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 6.113%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 361,272 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 5.962%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 28,502 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.524%American International Group Inc.Sold 1,754 shares on 2/28/2024Ownership: 0.048%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions DENN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Denny's stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Denny's in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DENN shares. View DENN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Denny's' stock price target for 2024? 6 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Denny's' shares. Their DENN share price targets range from $9.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $11.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 47.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DENN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DENN shares performed in 2024? Denny's' stock was trading at $10.88 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, DENN stock has decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $8.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Denny's? Denny's saw a drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,230,000 shares, a drop of 6.7% from the March 15th total of 2,390,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 488,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.6 days. Currently, 4.5% of the company's stock are sold short. View Denny's' Short Interest. When is Denny's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024. View our DENN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Denny's' earnings call? Denny's will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Denny's' earnings last quarter? Denny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 13th. The restaurant operator reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.03. The restaurant operator had revenue of $115.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $115.67 million. Denny's had a net margin of 4.30% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 70.78%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.18 earnings per share. What ETF holds Denny's' stock? First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund holds 150,325 shares of DENN stock, representing 0.96% of its portfolio. What is John Miller's approval rating as Denny's' CEO? 799 employees have rated Denny's Chief Executive Officer John Miller on Glassdoor.com. John Miller has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. 55.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Denny's to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Denny's own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Denny's investors own include Tejon Ranch (TRC), Tesla (TSLA), Boeing (BA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Bank of America (BAC), CVS Health (CVS), Walt Disney (DIS), General Electric (GE), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Who are Denny's' major shareholders? Denny's' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (15.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Brenda J Lauderback, Donald C Robinson, F Mark Wolfinger, Gail Sharps Myers, John C Miller, Robert P Verostek and Stephen C Dunn. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Denny's? Shares of DENN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Denny's have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Denny's: DFO LLC, Denny's Inc., Denny's Realty LLC, and East Main Insurance Company.Read More This page (NASDAQ:DENN) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25Banyan Hill PublishingBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorDTIForget Bitcoin. Crypto Millionaire Predicts 8,788% Gains For THISParadigm PressHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap ProfitsThe "Smart Money" Is Ready for May 1st Are You?Stansberry ResearchUrgent alert: open this for a huge profit potentialTimothy SykesThe #1 Crypto for 2024InvestorPlaceHow Biden has already won 2024Porter & Company Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Denny's Co. 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