NASDAQ:DENN Denny's Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Denny's Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $9.20 +0.13 (+1.43%) (As of 07/5/2022 01:57 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$8.79▼$9.2250-Day Range$8.66▼$13.2752-Week Range$8.46▼$17.40Volume20,727 shsAverage Volume848,989 shsMarket Capitalization$567.73 millionP/E Ratio7.73Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.36 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Denny's MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside58.1% Upside$14.36 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.42% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.07Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth15.00%From $0.60 to $0.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.1.92 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector148th out of 284 stocksEating Places Industry33rd out of 55 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDenny's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $14.36, Denny's has a forecasted upside of 58.1% from its current price of $9.08.Amount of Analyst CoverageDenny's has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.42% 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.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Denny's has recently increased by 9.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DENN. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDenny's has a news sentiment score of 0.07. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Denny's this week, compared to 4 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 Follows1 people have added Denny's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Denny's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Denny's is held by insiders. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Denny's are expected to grow by 15.00% in the coming year, from $0.60 to $0.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 7.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 81.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 7.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 27.12.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDenny's has a PEG Ratio of 1.68. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 About Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) StockDenny's Corporation, through its subsidiary, Denny's, Inc., owns and operates full-service restaurant chains under the Denny's brand. As of December 29, 2021, it had 1,640 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants worldwide. The company was formerly known as Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. and changed its name to Denny's Corporation in 2002. Denny's Corporation was founded in 1953 and is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Read More DENN Stock News HeadlinesJune 30, 2022 | globenewswire.comFormer Red Robin CEO Denny Marie Post Named Co-President of Nextbite - GlobeNewswireJune 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comDenny's Co. Forecasted to Earn Q2 2022 Earnings of $0.13 Per Share (NASDAQ:DENN)June 26, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comDenny's (NASDAQ:DENN) Downgraded by WedbushJune 24, 2022 | seekingalpha.comDenny's downgraded at Wedbush as sales slow, margin pressures mount (NASDAQ:DENN) - Seeking AlphaJune 24, 2022 | benzinga.comWedbush Downgrades Denny's to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $10 - Benzinga - BenzingaJune 23, 2022 | ftw.usatoday.comHow to Watch Denny McCarthy at the Travelers Championship: Live Stream, TV Channel, OddsJune 17, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Denny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) Price Target at $16.50June 16, 2022 | nypost.comFour killed in shooting during birthday celebration at Denny's in Juarez, Mexico - New York Post June 16, 2022 | benzinga.comCitigroup Maintains Neutral on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $10 - Benzinga - BenzingaJune 16, 2022 | seekingalpha.comDenny's falls as price target lowered to $10 from $13 at Citi - Seeking AlphaJune 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe three-year underlying earnings growth at Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) is promising, but the shareholders are still in the red over that timeJune 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Joins "Pathways" Program to Support Black Franchise OwnershipJune 10, 2022 | seekingalpha.comDenny's: Early Signs Of A Turnaround, But Issues Remain (NASDAQ:DENN) - Seeking AlphaJune 9, 2022 | seekingalpha.comDenny's: Early Signs Of A Turnaround, But Issues RemainJune 7, 2022 | ftw.usatoday.comNASCAR: Chastain's aggressive race created feud with Hamlin, Elliott - For The WinJune 6, 2022 | usatoday.comDenny Hamlin says payback due Ross Chastain after Sunday NASCAR race - USA TODAYJune 3, 2022 | benzinga.comWhat 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Denny's - Benzinga - BenzingaMay 29, 2022 | msn.comDenny’s employee hospitalized after shooting south of EverettMay 29, 2022 | msn.comEmployee shot at Everett Denny's Saturday morning, suspect arrestedMay 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCalling All Besties - Denny's is Hiring Best Friends and Offering Them a Chance to Win "The Perfect Weekend Off"May 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe 48th Annual Denny's Orange Blossom Classic: Remixed - Yahoo FinanceMay 12, 2022 | benzinga.comDenny's's Return on Invested Capital InsightsMay 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Board Chair Brenda Lauderback to Receive the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from The White HouseMay 7, 2022 | washingtonpost.comHometown favorite Denny McCarthy in contention for first PGA Tour win - The Washington PostMay 6, 2022 | bizjournals.comDenny's buys Keke's Breakfast Cafe restaurant chainSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:DENN CUSIP24869P10 CIK852772 Webwww.dennys.com Phone(864) 597-8000Fax864-597-8743Employees3,300Year Founded1953Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2022Today7/05/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$14.36 High Stock Price Forecast$19.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$10.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+56.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.42857142857143 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.19 Trailing P/E Ratio7.73 Forward P/E Ratio15.33 P/E Growth1.68Net Income$78.07 million Net Margins18.24% Pretax Margin24.43% Return on Equity-52.44% Return on Assets9.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.66 Quick Ratio0.53 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$398.17 million Price / Sales1.43 Cash Flow$0.79 per share Price / Cash Flow11.59 Book Value($1.03) per share Price / Book-8.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares61,710,000Free Float58,318,000Market Cap$567.73 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.62 Social Links Denny's Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Denny's stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Denny's in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Denny's stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DENN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View analyst ratings for Denny's or view top-rated stocks. What is Denny's' stock price forecast for 2022? 7 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Denny's' shares. Their DENN stock forecasts range from $10.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict Denny's' share price to reach $14.36 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 56.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Denny's or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Denny's' stock price performed in 2022? Denny's' stock was trading at $16.00 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, DENN shares have decreased by 42.6% and is now trading at $9.18. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Denny's' next earnings date? Denny's is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 2nd 2022. View our earnings forecast for Denny's. How were Denny's' earnings last quarter? Denny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $103.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $102.13 million. Denny's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 52.44% and a net margin of 18.24%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 27.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.01 earnings per share. View Denny's' earnings history. Who are Denny's' key executives? Denny's' management team includes the following people: Mr. Robert P. Verostek, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 50, Pay $800.21k)Mr. Christopher D. Bode, Exec. VP & COO (Age 59, Pay $763.71k)Mr. John William Dillon, Exec. VP & Chief Brand Officer (Age 50, Pay $765.26k) (LinkedIn Profile)Ms. Kelli A. Valade, CEO & Pres (Age 52)Mr. Jay C. Gilmore, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corp. Controller (Age 53) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Michael L. Furlow, Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 64)Mr. Curtis L. Nichols Jr., VP of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & AnalysisMs. Gail Sharps Meyers, Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer, Chief People Officer & Sec. (Age 52)Ms. Laurie R. Curtis, VP of Marketing & Menu InnovationMr. Stephen C. Dunn, Exec. VP & Chief Global Devel. Officer (Age 57) What is John Miller's approval rating as Denny's' CEO? 552 employees have rated Denny's CEO John Miller on Glassdoor.com. John Miller has an approval rating of 80% among Denny's' employees. Who are some of Denny's' key competitors? Some companies that are related to Denny's include McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Yum! Brands (YUM), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Wendy's (WEN), Papa John's International (PZZA), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Jack in the Box (JACK), Dine Brands Global (DIN) and Brinker International (EAT). View all of DENN's competitors. 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). What is Denny's' stock symbol? Denny's trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "DENN." How do I buy shares of Denny's? Shares of DENN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Denny's' stock price today? One share of DENN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.18. How much money does Denny's make? Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) has a market capitalization of $566.50 million and generates $398.17 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $78.07 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.19 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Denny's have? Denny's employs 3,300 workers across the globe. 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 When was Denny's founded? Denny's was founded in 1953. How can I contact Denny's? Denny's' mailing address is 203 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC, 29319. The official website for Denny's is www.dennys.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (864) 597-8000, via email at ir@dennys.com, or via fax at 864-597-8743. This page (NASDAQ:DENN) was last updated on 7/5/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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