Zacks has added three stocks to its Strong Sell list today: Criteo, a performance display advertising company with a 12.9% downward earnings revision; Dine Brands Global, which operates Applebee's and IHOP with a 7.8% downward earnings revision; and Light & Wonder, a games and entertainment company with a 7% downward earnings revision over the last 60 days.

Dine Brands Global (DIN) and Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) are compared as franchise-oriented restaurant operators with different portfolios and scales. DIN operates IHOP, Applebee's, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop with stronger recent performance and more diversified exposure, while RAVE focuses on Pizza Inn and Pie Five. DIN is recommended as the better buy due to superior valuation metrics, stronger stock performance, and lower execution risk from its diversified brand portfolio.

Analysts provide insights on consumer stocks with high dividend yields, highlighting mixed ratings and price target adjustments for companies in the consumer discretionary sector.

Cracker Barrel abandoned its new logo after widespread criticism, with the company quickly reverting to its original design following negative public and social media reactions. The incident highlighted ongoing challenges for the restaurant chain, which has experienced stagnant revenue and declining profits.

Dine Brands Global reported mixed Q2 2025 results with revenue exceeding expectations but earnings per share falling short. Applebee's showed sales growth while IHOP and Fuzzy's Taco Shop experienced declines, reflecting ongoing challenges in the restaurant franchise market.

Toast, a cloud-based software and service provider for the restaurant industry, has seen its stock surge 41% in the past 7 weeks. While the company has shown strong growth, it faces potential risks from a possible recession and competition from larger players. Investors should consider the industry backdrop and valuation before deciding whether to invest in Toast.

Dine Brands Global, the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, is expanding its global presence by opening its first dual-branded restaurant in Honduras. The company has entered into a multi-unit development agreement with a franchisee to open the new restaurant, which aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency for franchisees.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy. Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) Dividend Yield: 5.31% Barclays analyst Jeff Kessler maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $57 to $54 on May 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%. Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $48 to $46 on May 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 83%. Recent News: On May 8, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Although the revenue and EPS for Dine Brands (DIN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Dine Brands (DIN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -16.35% and 2.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Dine Brands (DIN), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2024.