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Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN)

149 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DIN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — DIN

Based on 150 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DIN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
150 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 188 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
8 fewer hedge funds hold DIN compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

71 buying75 selling
Last quarter: 75 funds reduced or exited vs 71 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DIN position: 21 → 31 → 20 → 32. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 17% new
90 out of 150 hedge funds have held DIN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +46% but shares only +10% — price-driven

Value
+45%
Shares
+9%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +46%, but actual share count only changed +10%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~32 new funds/quarter

37 → 21 → 31 → 20 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 31 → 20 → 32. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 155 holders: 103 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 149 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in DIN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DIN

In 2026 Q2, 71 hedge funds were net buyers of DIN (32 opened a new position, 39 added to an existing one), while 75 reduced or exited (52 trimmed, 23 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 49% of total institutional value in DIN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 150.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DIN

How many hedge funds hold DIN — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DIN vs. share price

Market Analysis: DIN

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Company Profile: DIN

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DIN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 52d ago
DIN
-4.2%
XLY
-0.5%

DIN outperformed XLY by -3.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 7d ago
DIN
-2.6%
XLY
-1.2%

Since the filing became public, DIN outperformed XLY by -1.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DIN
149 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 149 141 5.67%
13F Shares 13M 12M 9.56%
Total Value $417M $286M 45.75%
New Positions 32 20 +12
Increased Positions 36 42 -6
Closed Positions 23 36 -13
Reduced Positions 51 47 +4
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

149 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in DIN. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 DIN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Seven Six Capital Management, LLC 5.52% 168,250 $6.0M
2 Monimus Capital Management, LP 2.70% 324,429 $11.6M
3 Mork Capital Management, LLC 2.18% 95,000 $3.4M
4 Divisar Capital Management LLC 1.37% 165,637 $5.9M
5 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 0.60% 30,106 $1.1M
6 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.58% 30,203 $1.1M
7 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.31% 170,553 $6.1M
8 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 0.19% 100,267 $3.6M
9 CastleKnight Management LP 0.16% 325,911 $11.7M
10 Atom Investors LP 0.15% 47,034 $1.7M
11 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.14% 15,200 $546K
12 Connective Capital Management, LLC 0.12% 4,686 $168K
13 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.11% 20,907 $751K
14 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.09% 38,601 $1.4M
15 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.06% 21,418 $769K
16 ING Groep NV 0.05% 300,000 $10.8M
17 Inceptionr LLC 0.05% 5,650 $203K
18 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.05% 25,201 $905K
19 Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. 0.04% 2,000 $72K
20 Cibc World Market INC. 0.04% 702,291 $25.2M
21 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.04% 18,718 $672K
22 Axq Capital, LP 0.03% 8,374 $301K
23 Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund 0.03% 599,500 $21.5M
24 Aquatic Capital Management LLC 0.03% 22,325 $801K
25 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 46,422 $1.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DIN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DIN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for DIN?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 75 funds reduced or exited vs 71 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for DIN holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 149 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in DIN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DIN?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 90 out of 150 hedge funds have held DIN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DIN has moved -2.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.2% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), DIN has gained -4.2% vs -0.5% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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