20 Underperforming Stocks Targeted By Short Sellers

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6. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN)

Short interest: 17.68%

6 months’ performance: -34.93%

Dine Brands Global, Inc. operates as an owner, franchisor, and operator of restaurants. It operates in the company restaurant operations, Rental operations, Franchise operations, and Financing operations segments.

The firm’s Q4 2024 quarterly earnings shattered investor sentiment, something that didn’t significantly improve after yesterday’s Q1 2025 earnings call either. The company reported a 4.1% revenue growth, which finally broke the 7-quarter falling revenue streak. EOS came in at $1.03, missing estimates by $0.21 while revenue clocked in at $214.8 million, missing estimates by $0.29 million.

As per the guidance, the management expects the Applebee’s same-store sales growth in a range of -2% to 1% year-over-year. IHOP same-store sales are anticipated to be between -1% to 2% year-over-year.

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