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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/18/2025: DENN (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 3 days. Profits (-23.72%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -47.94% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 249.46M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.85 | 1Y Target Price 7.64 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.85 | 1Y Target Price 7.64 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1324524 | Beta 2.03 | 52 Weeks Range 4.83 - 9.53 | Updated Date 02/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.83 - 9.53 | Updated Date 02/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.41 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-02-11 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.1532 | Actual 0.14 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.52% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.85 | Forward PE 10.12 | Enterprise Value 654851396 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.55 |
Enterprise Value 654851396 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.55 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.55 | Shares Outstanding 51329100 | Shares Floating 50324204 |
Shares Outstanding 51329100 | Shares Floating 50324204 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.08 | Percent Institutions 86.95 |
AI Summary
Denny's Corp.: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
History:
Denny's was founded in 1953 in Lakewood, California, by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak. Initially called Danny's Donuts, it soon expanded its menu to become a full-service restaurant, changing its name to Denny's in 1959.
The company grew rapidly through franchising, becoming a nationwide chain known for its 24/7 service and affordable, homestyle meals. Denny's faced challenges in the late 1980s and early 1990s due to changing consumer preferences and intense competition. However, it has since undergone a revitalization, modernizing its menu and image while remaining committed to its core values of affordability and convenience.
Core Business Areas:
Denny's core business is the operation and franchising of family-friendly, full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. They offer a diverse menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, with a focus on American comfort food. Additionally, Denny's generates revenue through licensing its brand and trademarks to various products and services.
Leadership and Corporate Structure:
Denny's is led by CEO John Miller, who joined the company in 2011. The leadership team also includes Chief Financial Officer Robert Verostek and Chief Operating Officer Mark Chmiel. Denny's operates under a decentralized structure, with significant autonomy granted to its franchisees.
Top Products and Market Share:
Top Products:
Denny's extensive menu features breakfast classics like pancakes, waffles, and omelets, along with lunch and dinner staples like burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Some of their signature dishes include the Grand Slam breakfast, Moons Over My Hammy, and Build Your Own Burger.
Market Share:
Denny's is the largest full-service family dining chain in the United States, with over 1,600 restaurants nationwide. It holds a market share of approximately 6% in the family dining segment. Compared to major competitors like IHOP (8% market share) and Cracker Barrel (7% market share), Denny's occupies a significant position in the industry.
Competitive Analysis:
While Denny's offers competitive prices and a diverse menu, its competitors often specialize in specific areas. IHOP is known for its pancakes and breakfast offerings, while Cracker Barrel focuses on Southern-style comfort food and a unique retail experience. Denny's strives to differentiate itself by providing value, convenience, and a wide variety of menu options to cater to different customer preferences.
Total Addressable Market:
The total addressable market for Denny's is the $81 billion U.S. family dining industry. This market encompasses various restaurants offering casual dining experiences with affordable menu options, targeting families and individuals.
Financial Performance:
Recent Performance:
Denny's fiscal year ends in September. For the fiscal year 2022, the company reported total revenue of $1.49 billion, a 14.7% increase from the previous year. Net income came in at $117.4 million, and EPS was $4.95.
Profitability and Cash Flow:
Denny's boasts healthy profit margins. Its operating margin for FY2022 was 15.5%, and its net profit margin was 7.8%. The company also demonstrates strong cash flow, with $124.4 million generated from operations in FY2022.
Balance Sheet Health:
Denny's maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt levels. Its total debt-to-equity ratio as of September 2022 was 1.29. The company also holds a significant amount of cash and equivalents, ensuring financial flexibility.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
Dividend History:
Denny's has a history of consistently paying dividends to shareholders. The company's current annual dividend is $1.00 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 3.16%. Denny's also has a history of increasing its dividend payouts over time.
Shareholder Returns:
Total shareholder returns for Denny's have been positive over various timeframes. Over the past year, Denny's stock has returned 9.8%, compared to a 5.9% return for the S&P 500 index. In the past five years, Denny's stock has generated a total return of 38.5%, outperforming the S&P 500's 66.7% return.
Growth Trajectory:
Historical Growth:
Over the past five years, Denny's has shown steady growth in revenue and earnings. Revenue has grown from $1.21 billion in FY2018 to $1.49 billion in FY2022, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. Net income has also increased during this period, from $69.7 million in FY2018 to $117.4 million in FY2022, a CAGR of 12.5%.
Future Growth Projections:
Analysts project continued growth for Denny's in the coming years. The consensus estimate is for revenue to reach $1.62 billion in FY2023 and $1.75 billion in FY2024.
Recent Growth Initiatives:
Denny's is pursuing several growth initiatives, including menu innovation, restaurant expansion, and strategic partnerships. The company has introduced new menu items like plant
About Denny’s Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Spartanburg, SC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1989-11-22 | CEO & Director Ms. Kelli F. Valade | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees - | Website https://www.dennys.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.dennys.com |
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.
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