NASDAQ:DENN Denny's - DENN 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. $12.50 +0.02 (+0.16%) (As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.30▼$12.5750-Day Range$8.89▼$12.6052-Week Range$8.46▼$16.97Volume474,686 shsAverage Volume638,239 shsMarket Capitalization$715.38 millionP/E Ratio7.49Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.90 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Denny's MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.8% Downside$11.90 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.09% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.01Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.08 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth30.00%From $0.50 to $0.65 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.2.03 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector105th out of 213 stocksEating Places Industry24th out of 42 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDenny's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $11.90, Denny's has a forecasted downside of 4.8% from its current price of $12.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageDenny's has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.09% 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 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Denny's has recently decreased by 9.57%, 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 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDenny's has a news sentiment score of -0.01. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Denny's this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for DENN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 0% 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 $3,079,126.00 in 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 30.00% in the coming year, from $0.50 to $0.65 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 7.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.42.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Denny's is 7.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 41.87.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDenny's has a PEG Ratio of 2.12. 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 offers offers a wide selection of lunch and dinner items including burgers, sandwiches, salads and skillet entrées, along with an assortment of beverages, appetizers, and desserts. 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 HeadlinesJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.com“He got a lot of his style playing with Ringo, because Ringo’s a very basic drummer" - Denny Laine on Wings as a three-piece with Paul McCartney on drumsJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.comHeartbroken man dies days after wife was crushed to death by 2600lb Denny’s signFebruary 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)“Future Fuel” will unleash $11 trillion wave of wealthThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…January 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 82% of the companyJanuary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results and Conference Call on February 13, 2023January 21, 2023 | msn.comKentucky woman killed by Denny's sign, two others hurtJanuary 21, 2023 | msn.comDenny's responds to deadly sign fall in Elizabethtown: 'Safety is our top priority'January 21, 2023 | foxnews.comDenny's sign in Kentucky kills 1, injures 2 after falling on carFebruary 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)“Future Fuel” will unleash $11 trillion wave of wealthThe next major energy revolution is unfolding right now. And it could hand early investors as much as 46,700% gains…January 21, 2023 | msn.comDenny’s sign falls onto car, killing woman and injuring two others in KentuckyJanuary 21, 2023 | msn.com1 Dead, 2 Injured After Denny's Sign Falls On CarJanuary 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation Releases Preliminary Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022January 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s stock slides premarket after it offers guidance that lags consensusJanuary 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation to Present at the 2023 Annual ICR Conference on January 10, 2023November 27, 2022 | msn.comMichael Jordan and Denny Hamlin Turned a Faulty Report Into 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup SeriesNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past three years for Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) investors has not been profitableNovember 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation to Participate at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on November 17, 2022November 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Salutes Military Heroes with Free Grand Slams for Veterans on Nov. 11November 7, 2022 | msn.comRL Today: Denny Solomona return ruled out & Tom Burgess’ interest to play in Super LeagueNovember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation Reports Results For Third Quarter 2022October 26, 2022 | msn.comThe Denny's Racism Scandal You May Not Be Aware OfOctober 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Drops a Hot New Set of Creator Meal CollabsOctober 25, 2022 | msn.comPolice: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting inside Orlando Denny'sOctober 25, 2022 | msn.comWhere were the lights in Bryant-Denny Stadium during Alabama vs. Mississippi State?October 25, 2022 | msn.comBermuda Championship power rankings: Thomas Detry, Denny McCarthy on topOctober 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateOctober 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDenny’s Corporation Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2022 Results and Conference Call on November 1, 2022See More Headlines 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 DENN Company Calendar Last Earnings8/03/2021Today2/04/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/13/2023Fiscal 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$11.90 High Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$10.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-4.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.67 Trailing P/E Ratio7.49 Forward P/E Ratio25.00 P/E Growth2.12Net Income$78.07 million Net Margins23.78% Pretax Margin32.00% Return on Equity-58.33% Return on Assets7.31% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.54 Quick Ratio0.45 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$398.17 million Price / Sales1.80 Cash Flow$0.78 per share Price / Cash Flow15.94 Book Value($1.03) per share Price / Book-12.14Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,230,000Free Float54,085,000Market Cap$715.38 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.66 Social Links Key ExecutivesKelli ValadePresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRobert P. VerostekChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentMichael L. FurlowChief Information Officer & Executive VPStephen C. DunnChief Global Development Officer & Executive VPGail Sharps MyersSecretary, EVP, Chief Legal & People OfficerKey CompetitorsBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRIChuy'sNASDAQ:CHUYRuth's Hospitality GroupNASDAQ:RUTHBiglariNYSE:BHNathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSG Americas Securities LLCSold 26,244 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.043%Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLCBought 10,089 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.018%Simplex Trading LLCSold 2,800 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.000%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Sold 2,452 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.013%Rice Hall James & Associates LLCSold 1,694 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.132%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 analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Denny's in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" DENN shares. 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 DENN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Denny's' stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Denny's' shares. Their DENN share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $11.90 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.8%. 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 stock has increased by 35.7% and is now trading at $12.50. 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 Monday, February 13th 2023. View our DENN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Denny's' earnings call? Denny's will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, February 13th 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) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.06. The restaurant operator earned $106.17 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $97.98 million. Denny's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.33% and a net margin of 23.78%. 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (13.05%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.54%), North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.22%), Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.13%), SG Americas Securities LLC (0.04%) and Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Brenda J Lauderback, Christopher D Bode, Donald C Robinson, F Mark Wolfinger, 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 $12.50. How much money does Denny's make? Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) has a market capitalization of $715.38 million and generates $398.17 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $78.07 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.67 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. 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