NASDAQ:DENN Denny's (DENN) Stock Forecast, Price & News $11.73 -0.10 (-0.85%) (As of 06/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.58▼$11.8350-Day Range$10.52▼$11.8352-Week Range$8.46▼$13.13Volume276,593 shsAverage Volume505,859 shsMarket Capitalization$657.35 millionP/E Ratio13.18Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.70 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Denny's MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.6% Upside$13.70 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.73% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.03Based on 27 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth16.39%From $0.61 to $0.71 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.08 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector90th out of 208 stocksEating Places Industry15th out of 44 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDenny's has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.70, Denny's has a forecasted upside of 16.6% from its current price of $11.75.Amount of Analyst CoverageDenny's has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.73% 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 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Denny's has recently increased by 1.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. 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 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDenny's has a news sentiment score of -0.03. 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 27 news articles for Denny's this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for DENN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 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.Percentage Held by Institutions90.65% 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 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Denny's are expected to grow by 16.39% in the coming year, from $0.61 to $0.71 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 13.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.89.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 13.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 35.32.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDenny's has a PEG Ratio of 2.11. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) StockDenny's Corp. engages in the operation of restaurants and franchised, and licensed restaurants. It operates through the Denny's and Keke's segments. The Denny's segment includes franchised and licensed Denny's restaurants. The Keke's segment refers to the other company and franchise restaurants. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.Read More 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 DENN Stock News HeadlinesJune 8, 2023 | msn.comChase Elliott Reacts To Suspension From NASCAR After Denny Hamlin IncidentJune 7, 2023 | msn.comReport: Denny's near Swede Hill could be turned into high-rise towerJune 8, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Sell Every Stock, Except ONE (Ticker Revealed)We saw one of the longest bull markets in history, with the S&P surging well over 800% But now the chickens have come home to roost. However, Jeff Clark couldn’t care less because he ignores almost every single stock in the market.June 7, 2023 | bizjournals.comCondo tower could replace Denny’s near downtown AustinJune 6, 2023 | msn.comKatherine Heigl wanted Denny's death on 'Grey's Anatomy' to be as 'heart-wrenching' as possible, so she thought about her own brother dying when she was 7June 6, 2023 | msn.comDenny Hamlin reacts to criticism from Twitter usersJune 6, 2023 | msn.comShipping Containers At Vernon Plaza Not For Denny's: OfficialsJune 5, 2023 | reuters.comKyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin to win Enjoy Illinois 300June 8, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.June 5, 2023 | msn.com'I'm heartbroken right now.' After leading most of Sunday, Denny McCarthy loses in playoffJune 5, 2023 | usatoday.comWhat you need to know about golfer Denny McCarthy, the 2023 Memorial Tournament leaderJune 5, 2023 | afr.comWhy rich lister Tony Denny made the leap into farmingJune 5, 2023 | sfgate.comKyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. LouisJune 4, 2023 | msn.comKyle Busch fends off Denny Hamlin to win NASCAR Cup Series race outside St. LouisJune 4, 2023 | msn.comDenny Hamlin The Favorite To Win Gateway After Strong PracticeJune 4, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com‘I made a decision to move Denny’: Chastain breaks down 2022 race at St. LouisJune 4, 2023 | msn.comThere’s a Big Development on Denny Hamlin and His Future at Joe Gibbs Racing in 2024, According to New ReportJune 4, 2023 | sports.yahoo.comDenny McCarthy showing eagle eye on both golf course and basketball courtJune 4, 2023 | golfweek.usatoday.comTwo eagles propel Denny McCarthy into contention at the 2023 Memorial TournamentJune 3, 2023 | sportsbookwire.usatoday.comDenny McCarthy odds, tips and betting trends for The Memorial Tournament presented by WorkdayJune 3, 2023 | news.yahoo.com'Buzz'-ing: Veterans Village, Denny's closes, old Shasta Lake City Hall revivedJune 2, 2023 | msn.comDenny Hamlin calls out Bubba Wallace for childish behaviorJune 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNew Denny's Welcomes Bellflower Residents with Free Gifts for the First 100 GuestsJune 2, 2023 | msn.comDenny McCarthy's Jumper Is WetJune 2, 2023 | golfweek.usatoday.comThe Memorial Tournament presented by Workday TV coverage: How to stream or watch Denny McCarthy | June 1- 4June 1, 2023 | news.yahoo.comDenny Hamlin Roasts Chase Elliott after Coca-Cola 600 Crash: He "Shouldn’t Be Racing" (UPDATED)June 1, 2023 | detroitnews.comHenning: Denny Stolz was emblematic of MSU football’s wild ridesSee More Headlines DENN Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DENN Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2023Today6/08/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, 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 Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$13.70 High Stock Price Forecast$17.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+16.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.89 Trailing P/E Ratio13.18 Forward P/E Ratio19.23 P/E Growth2.11Net Income$74.71 million Net Margins11.35% Pretax Margin15.09% Return on Equity-69.18% Return on Assets6.86% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.60 Quick Ratio0.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$456.43 million Price / Sales1.44 Cash Flow$0.83 per share Price / Cash Flow14.15 Book Value($0.65) per share Price / Book-18.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares56,040,000Free Float52,962,000Market Cap$657.35 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.70 Social Links Key ExecutivesKelli ValadeChief Executive Officer & DirectorJohn W. DillonPresidentAlex WilliamsChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentRobert P. VerostekChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentJim Batchler SmithVice President-Information TechnologyKey CompetitorsRuth's Hospitality GroupNASDAQ:RUTHBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRIChuy'sNASDAQ:CHUYBiglariNYSE:BHDine Brands GlobalNYSE:DINView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNew York State Common Retirement FundBought 61,612 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.180%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 2,097 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.127%State Street CorpBought 1,956 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 2.130%Jane Street Group LLCBought 6,008 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.030%First Horizon Advisors Inc.Bought 1,065 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions DENN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Denny's stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Denny's in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" DENN shares. View DENN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Denny's' stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Denny's' shares. Their DENN share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $13.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.8% 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 2023? Denny's' stock was trading at $9.21 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, DENN shares have increased by 27.4% and is now trading at $11.73. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Denny's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 1st 2023. View our DENN earnings forecast. How were Denny's' earnings last quarter? Denny's Co. (NASDAQ:DENN) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.01. The restaurant operator had revenue of $117.47 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $114.47 million. Denny's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 69.18% and a net margin of 11.35%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.11 earnings per share. What ETFs hold Denny's' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) and Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO).iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC). 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). What is Denny's' stock symbol? Denny's trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "DENN." Who are Denny's' major shareholders? Denny's' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (13.54%), Wellington Management Group LLP (9.44%), BlackRock Inc. (7.34%), Bank of America Corp DE (4.88%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.33%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.27%). Insiders that own company stock include Brenda J Lauderback, Donald C Robinson, F Mark Wolfinger, Gail Sharps Myers, Jay C Gilmore, John C Miller, John William Dillon and Robert P Verostek. 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 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 $11.73. How much money does Denny's make? Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) has a market capitalization of $657.35 million and generates $456.43 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $74.71 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.89 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Denny's have? The company 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 How can I contact Denny's? Denny's' mailing address is 203 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC, 29319. The official website for the company 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 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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