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Denny's Corp is America's franchised full-service restaurant chains based on the number of restaurants. The company owns and operates the Denny's brand and the Keke's Breakfast Cafe brand. It provides Pancakes, Appetizers & Soups, Sandwiches & Salads, Breakfast Melts, Omelets, and others. The company generates its revenue from two sources: the sale of food and beverages and the collection of royalties, advertising revenue, initial and other fees, including occupancy revenue, from restaurants operated by their franchisees. Geographically operates in USA states as well as globally like Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Indonesia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and others. Maximum revenue is from USA and Canada.

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Tech giant NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/03/37879478/humble-beginnings-like-nvidia-reddit-was-founded-inside-a-restaurant">was founded in a Denny's </a>restaurant by friends Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem.
Today, the company is worth more than 3 trillion and Huang is one of the richest people in the world.
What Happened: The connection between Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) and Nvidia will remain a part of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45482864/nvidias-jensen-huang-doesnt-want-you-to-order-a-shake-at-dennys-get-a-coke-he-says">the company's history, </a>with the company being founded at a restaurant location in California.
Huang also previously worked as a dishwasher, busboy and waiter at Denny's, with his LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhsunhuang/">profile </a>famously listing his work experience at Denny's from 1978 to 1983 and his role as Founder and CEO of NVIDIA from 1993 to present.
While the two companies are historically connected, their stock performance over the last few decades is extremely different and disconnected.
Denny's stock, which went public in 1997, has fallen 45% in the last year, is down 64% over the last five years and is down over 50% since going public.
Nvidia stock, which<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/43140861/if-you-invested-1000-in-nvidia-stock-at-ipo-heres-how-much-youd-have-today-2"> went public in 1999</a>, is up 21% over the last year, up over 1,400% over the last five years and a top performer since going public with gains of over 334,000%.
With the increase in Nvidia's stock price, the wealth of Huang has also risen.
Today, the Nvidia CEO is the 12th richest person in the world worth $122 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. While Huang has a ways to go ($24 billion) to re-enter the top 10 list, he is worth significantly more than many people around the world and worth more than many companies.
In fact, Huang is now worth 604.9x Denny&#8217;s current market capitalization ($201.7 million), a multiple that could bring the connection between the two companies full circle.
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Why It's Important: A company founded by friends inside a Denny's booth is now worth more than $3 trillion and the company's CEO is 604.9x richer than the value of the entire Denny's restaurant company.
Huang has often recalled the famous breakfast meeting with the other Nvidia co-founders that led to the company's creation.
&#8220;It had all the coffee you could drink and no one could chase you out,&#8221; Huang recalled of the Denny&#8217;s meeting.
The famous Denny&#8217;s location also paid tribute to its connections to the business launch, with a plaque unveiled in September 2023.
Huang&nbsp;<a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-dennys-trillion/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">visited&nbsp;</a>the Denny&#8217;s location in 2023 and recalled the famous meeting while speaking with Denny&#8217;s CEO&nbsp;Kelli Valade.
&#8220;Denny&#8217;s has taught me so many lessons,&#8221; Huang said.
The Nvidia co-founder recalled having his first job at a Denny&#8217;s in Portland when he was 15 years old.
&#8220;I was a dishwasher, I was a busboy, I waited tables. No one can carry more coffee cups than I can.&#8221;
Huang encouraged people to get their first job in the restaurant business.
&#8220;It teaches you humility, it teaches you hard work, it teaches you hospitality.&#8221;
The three co-founders dreamed up the idea of creating a chip that would help make 3D graphics realistic on personal computers.
The plaque reads &#8220;the booth that launched a $1 trillion company.&#8221;
A post on X<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37299226/alexis-ohanian-says-jensen-huangs-trillion-dollar-nvidia-brainwave-at-dennys-is-better-than-his-bill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;highlighted the connection&nbsp;</a>between Nvidia and Denny&#8217;s.
&#8220;Nvidia was founded during a breakfast meeting at Denny&#8217;s. Today, Nvidia makes more money in four hours than Denny&#8217;s makes in a year,&#8221; Jon Ehrlichman tweeted in February 2024.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>NWTN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) stock rose 26.2% to $0.64 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $184.1 million. </li>
<li>Purple Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPL#NASDAQ">PRPL</a>) shares moved upwards by 19.98% to $0.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $96.6 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Mingteng International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTEN#NASDAQ">MTEN</a>) shares rose 17.67% to $14.42. The company's market cap stands at $98.5 million. </li>
<li>Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) stock increased by 16.11% to $4.54. The company's market cap stands at $232.6 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Steven Madden (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOO#NASDAQ">SHOO</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.79% to $23.31. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECDA#NASDAQ">ECDA</a>) shares increased by 15.69% to $0.37. The company's market cap stands at $12.9 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>WW International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WW#NASDAQ">WW</a>) stock decreased by 36.0% to $0.51 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $40.5 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) stock fell 24.97% to $5.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $182.5 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) shares decreased by 21.38% to $0.19. The company's market cap stands at $76.1 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Jeffs Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JFBR#NASDAQ">JFBR</a>) stock fell 20.19% to $0.87. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>Lixiang Education Hldg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) shares declined by 19.92% to $2.79. The company's market cap stands at $3.2 million. </li>
<li>Greenlane Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares fell 19.24% to $0.01. 
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Oppenheimer analyst Michael Tames maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $7 to $6.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $6

Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 11.11 percent. This is a 27.27 percent decrease over earnings of $0.11 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $111.64 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $109.85 million by 1.62 percent. This is a 1.51 percent increase over sales of $109.97 million the same period last year.

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Denny's Q1 Adj. EPS $0.08 Misses $0.09 Estimate, Sales $111.64M Beat $109.85M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 5, 2025

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $7 to $6.25.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $6.25

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<li>CNN reports that casual dining chains are in crisis, as evidenced by a 0.9% drop in sales over 2024</li>
<li>One contributing factor to the decline is rising prices, which have gone up by 34% over the last five years</li>
<li>Meanwhile, fast-casual restaurants have seen a 0.6% increase in sales, and fast food restaurants have seen a 1% increase in sales</li>
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Casual dining chains, a staple of the American restaurant industry, are facing a crisis, according to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/business/hooters-red-lobster-tgi-fridays/index.html">CNN</a>. Four well-known establishments—TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, Hooters and Buca di Beppo— have iled for bankruptcy in the last few months. And several others, like Applebee's, Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>), Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Red Robin Gourmet Burger.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRGB#NASDAQ">RRGB</a>), and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>), have seen a sharp drop in sales.&nbsp;
This downturn, CNN reports, is due to a number of factors, including hiking prices, shrinking incomes, and general mismanagement.
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Chains like Red Robin and TGI Fridays have long been favorites among lower and middle-income families who want a sit-down dinner without a several-hundred-dollar price tag. But as disposable incomes shrink and the threat of a recession increases, CNN says, these diners find themselves less willing to spring for a full meal out. Instead, they're opting to cook at home or visit fast food and fast casual chains like McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>).&nbsp;
Data from the <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SEFV">US Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> also shows that restaurant prices have increased 34% since 2019, outpacing the overall growth of inflation. This has undoubtedly played a role in the 0.9% drop in sales at casual dining chains in 2024, that CNN reports, as well as the 0.6% and 1% increases at fast casual and fast food chains, respectively, where prices are already more affordable.
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But shrinking incomes and rising prices aren't the only reasons these dining institutions are struggling. Strategy mistakes and a reluctance to invest in location and service updates have also marred the chains' once-bright futures. For example, Hooters' racy atmosphere and reputation have become less appealing to diners over the few years, contributing to decreased sales. One of its prospective buyers recently told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-27/hooters-bankruptcy-founders-to-welcome-families-end-bikini-nights?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a> it intends to give the establishment a family-friendly makeover. Only time will tell if the revamp will be enough or too little, too late.&nbsp;
Clarence Otis Jr., a former CEO of Darden Restaurants (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>), told CNN the struggling chains "got dated in terms of their menu offering, the look and feel of the restaurants, and how they reach consumers."&nbsp;
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While many chain restaurants are struggling, a few have managed to find the right recipe. Chili's, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>) are all seeing rising profits, thanks to their investments in labor and facilities and their dedication to keeping prices low, according to CNN.&nbsp;
Chili's, CNN says, has invested $400 million into their restaurants, simplifying the menu, adding more staff, and renovating existing locations. As a result, it's gone viral on social media apps like TikTok and has increased sales by 31% over the last quarter, its third consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth.&nbsp;
"There's a widening gap between winners and losers in the casual dining category," and "brands that are investing in labor and the quality of guest experience are winning," Raymond James analyst Brian Voccaro told CNN.&nbsp;
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Egg prices have been all over the news lately, and for good reason. The cost of a dozen eggs hit $4.95 in January, almost double what it was a year earlier at $2.52, according to<a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/"> </a>the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-average-price-data.htm">U.S Bureau of Labour Statistics.</a> It's wild to think how something as basic as eggs could suddenly become a luxury item.&nbsp;
The situation has gotten so serious that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/the-u-s-plans-to-import-more-eggs-will-that-help-tame-rising-prices-71839968">recently announced</a> that the government is considering temporarily importing eggs to help consumers catch a break. The idea is more of a short-term fix rather than a long-term solution.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Really Going On?</h2>
<a href="https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/02/26/usda-invests-1-billion-combat-avian-flu-and-reduce-egg-prices">The approach to fixing the egg shortage</a> isn't just about bringing in more from other countries. There's talk of loosening some regulations that have made it tough for domestic farmers to ramp up production.&nbsp;
On top of that, there's a push to invest more in biosecurity to keep poultry safe from disease. Efforts to rebuild the laying hen population are also in motion, along with research into better vaccines and treatments.&nbsp;
These steps are meant to help stabilize the industry over time, even though the immediate concern is simply getting more eggs onto store shelves.
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One of the biggest factors behind the price spike is the ongoing avian flu outbreak. Since early 2022, over 160 million birds have been culled,<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/data-map-commercial.html"> </a>according to <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-why-the-u-s-is-not-working-to-vaccinate-birds-against-avian-flu-b5daa56d">MarketWatch</a>. Fewer hens mean fewer eggs, and that's been a major hit to supply.&nbsp;
At the same time, the <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2025-02-12/us-eggs-prices-hit-a-record-high-of-4-95-and-are-likely-to-keep-climbing">cost of feed has shot up</a>. Add in inflation, supply chain snags, and rising transportation costs, and it's no wonder eggs are so expensive right now.
Not everyone is convinced that the government's current approach will actually solve the problem. Experts point out that bringing in eggs from other countries might offer quick relief but could also discourage investment in domestic production.&nbsp;
There are also concerns that deregulation will push prices down in the short term but at the expense of <a href="https://www.health.com/food-recalls-2024-more-deaths-11685472">food safety</a>. Simplifying red tape might be of some benefit, but it will do nothing to fix deeper issues like biosecurity risks and structural issues the sector is facing.&nbsp;
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The effects of all this are easy to see. Some grocery stores are limiting how many egg cartons customers can buy, and popular restaurant chains like Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) and Waffle House have added extra charges to their egg-based dishes to keep up with costs.&nbsp;
In an interesting twist, cage-free eggs—which used to be the pricey option—are now selling for less than regular eggs in some places.
Despite the chaos, there's some hope on the horizon. Rollins remains optimistic, saying, "We see a significant plan with significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43084861/mark-cubans-29-million-shark-tank-portfolio-from-200k-in-dude-wipes-to-200m-for-beatbox-beverages-im-killing-it">funds</a> moving ahead, and relief is coming right around the corner." Unless the avian flu outbreak eases up and domestic production gets back on track, egg prices could increase by around <a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings">41% in 2025</a>.&nbsp;
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Egg Prices Hit Record $4.95 Per Dozen – Agriculture Secretary Blames 'Overregulation' For Skyrocketing Cost

Restaurant giant McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) is celebrating 50 years of breakfast with specials and promotions that brush off the egg surcharges other restaurant chains have added with the breakfast commodity<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43663963/record-high-egg-prices-drive-inflation-higher-in-january"> hitting record highs.</a>
What Happened: While restaurants like Waffle House and Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43511263/high-egg-prices-drive-waffle-house-to-add-50-cent-surcharge">adding egg surcharges </a>to pass the rising costs of eggs back to consumers, McDonald's is offering some relief for its customers.
The company <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/celebrate-50years-ofmornings-atmcd-special-deals-breakfast-favorites.html">announced </a>its celebration of 50 years of the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich with special deals and increased breakfast options.
McDonald's launched the Egg McMuffin nationwide in 1975 and will celebrate the 50th anniversary with National Egg McMuffin Day on March 2. On that day, McDonald's app users can get an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for $1.
"50 years later, it's still the GOAT. In honor of this golden anniversary, the Golden Arches are doubling down on breakfast – offering fans even more reasons to wake up with McDonald's and save on their favorites," the restaurant company said.
Another promotion running March 3 through March 30 offers buy one get one free on Sausage McMuffin with Egg sandwiches using McDelivery through the McDonald's app.
The restaurant company also announced its bagel sandwiches are now available nationwide, including options like the Bacon, Egg &amp; Cheese and the Steak, Egg &amp; Cheese. McDonald's is also expanding its partnership with Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) to offer donuts in New York, its latest expansion. By the end of 2025, over half of the U.S. McDonald's locations are expected to have Krispy Kreme donuts.
"At McDonald's, breakfast isn't just a meal; it's a cherished tradition and cornerstone of our brand," McDonald's USA president Joe Erlinger said. "Every morning when we open our doors, we are a breakfast restaurant."
Erlinger added that McDonald's customers can count on the company's "one-of-a-kind breakfast experience, anchored in great value and high-quality ingredients."
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Why It's Important: Waffle House recently announced a 50 cent surcharge on eggs due to the record highs. Denny's followed with a plan to add a temporary surcharge on eggs based on individual markets.
McDonald's North American chief impact officer Michael Gonda took a shot at the other restaurants in a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelgonda_breakfastcomesfirst-activity-7300205561386610689-65GH/">post </a>celebrating McDonald's new breakfast promotions.
"While many in the U.S. are talking about [eggs], we've had something in the works for a while and the timing couldn't be better (important side note: unlike others making news recently, you definitely WON'T see McDonald's USA issuing surcharge on eggs, which are 100% cage-free and sourced in the U.S.)," Gonda said.
The timing of McDonald's breakfast themed promotions could be a catalyst to watch for investors after the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43592025/fast-food-major-mcdonalds-stocks-rise-despite-q4-sales-miss-details">fourth-quarter financial results</a> missed estimates.
The company reported a 0.3% year-over-year sales decline in the fourth quarter with U.S. comparable sales down 1.4% year-over-year.
McDonald's is seeing increased user counts for its app and the breakfast promotions could add to that total, giving the restaurant giant another way to market its products and promotions to a large user base.
"We're playing to win, focusing on our customers with outstanding value, exciting menu innovation and culturally relevant marketing," McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said during the third-quarter financial results.
MCD Price Action: McDonald's stock is down 1% to $307.73 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $243.53 to $317.90. McDonald's stock is up 4% over the last year.
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Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $7 to $6.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $6

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $8 to $7.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $7

Oppenheimer analyst Michael Tames maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $8 to $7.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $7

Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintains Denny's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $10 to $8.5.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on Denny's, Lowers Price Target to $8.5

Denny's shares are trading lower following worse-than-expected Q4 reported financial results.

Shares of restaurant chain Denny&#8217;s Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DENN#NASDAQ">DENN</a>) are trading lower on Wednesday.
The company reported fourth-quarter sales decline of 0.6% year-on-year to $114.7 million, missing the analyst consensus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43652731/dennys-corporation-reports-results-for-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $115.663 million</a>.
Denny&#8217;s domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales grew 1.1% and Keke&#8217;s climbed 3%.
The operating income for the quarter surged 88% to $14.5 million, with an operating margin of 12.6%.
Total general and administrative expenses decreased 3.1% to $18.65 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.1% Y/Y to $22.2 million.
Adjusted EPS of $0.14 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15.</a>
Denny&#8217;s has approximately $89.2 million remaining under its existing repurchase authorization.
&#8220;Looking ahead to 2025, there is still work to be done within our brands, particularly as we navigate near-term consumer sentiment that has been affected by macroeconomic factors. With the actions we are taking to maintain our position as a value leader, invest in our brands, reduce costs, and drive traffic, we are well positioned to deliver shareholder value,&#8221; said CEO Kelli Valade.
The company held $1.7 million in and equivalents as of December 25, 2024.
Outlook: Denny&#8217;s sees FY25 domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">(2.0%) &#8211; 1.0%.</a>
The company sees consolidated restaurant openings of 25 &#8211; 40 and commodity inflation between 2.0% &#8211; 4.0%.
Denny&#8217;s expects to repurchase $15 million &#8211; $25 million worth of shares in FY25.
Price Action: DENN shares are trading lower by 21.7% at $5.26 at the last check Wednesday.

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Restaurant Chain Owner Denny's Q4 Earnings: Miss Expectations, Soft Sales And Consumer Headwinds Loom Large

Denny's Sees FY25 Domestic System-Wide Same-Restaurant Sales (2.0%) To 1.0%, Sees FY25 Adjusted EBITDA $80M-$85M

Denny's Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.14 Misses $0.15 Estimate, Sales $114.7M Miss $115.663M Estimate

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