DENNY'S (DENN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$6.25
-0.01 (-0.16%)
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5d:
+0.16%
30d:
+0.64%
90d:
+27.55%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (66%)
Quality Score
45/100
Position
FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
15.9x
FAIR
vs 15.5x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$6.13
-2.0% vs target
Options IV & Volume
UNKNOWN Vol
UNKNOWN volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$6.21 / $6.26
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: DENN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.0% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$11.85
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$7.36
15.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DENN is currently trading at $6.25, which is considered fair based on recent price action. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.9) is in line with its historical norms (15.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DENN is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.21. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DENN is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.21. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Company Quality Score
45/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
UNKNOWN
Confidence Score
66.2%
Trading Range & Key Levels
Support Level
$6.21
Resistance Level
$6.26
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jan 16, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($6.12)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.0% growth with 1.3% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 45/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.92
Wall Street Target
$6.13
(-2.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-91.7%
Profit Margin
2.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.0% premium
PE vs Historical
15.9 vs 15.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$6.31
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$6.38
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$6.44
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â16)
PE COMPRESSION
$6.27
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 64.1%)
$8.94
(+43%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.9, Growth: 64.1%)
$6.37
(+2%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.5, Growth: 64.1%)
$5.42
(-13%)
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bloggers & journalists: you are free to use our charts with attribution.Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (DENN)
Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Feb 6, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
A bullish StockTwits message suggests that $DENN may be the next company to go private, with proposed prices lower than the current stock price. No recent news articles were found.
Key Retail Themes:
Go-private play
Proposed prices
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