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Applebee’s ‘underwhelming’ $9.99 meal deal draws downgrade for Dine Brands - MarketWatch

Feb 28, 2025, 8:25 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The downgrade and reduced sales forecast signal investor concerns. Historical examples include similar downgrades leading to stock price declines.

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Dine Brands' meal deal failed to boost Applebee’s sales, analyst says. Wedbush analyst downgraded DIN from outperform to neutral, targeting $28. Applebee’s same-store sales expected to drop by 1.5% this quarter. Full-year sales projection for Applebee's revised to a 0.3% increase. Dine Brands shares fell 1.9% in premarket trading amid negative forecasts.

Dine Brands' meal deal failed to boost Applebee’s sales, analyst says.
Wedbush analyst downgraded DIN from outperform to neutral, targeting $28.
Applebee’s same-store sales expected to drop by 1.5% this quarter.
Full-year sales projection for Applebee's revised to a 0.3% increase.
Dine Brands shares fell 1.9% in premarket trading amid negative forecasts.

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