How did DIN's Q4 2024 earnings surprise analysts?

Dine Brands Global's (DIN) Q4 2024 earnings fell short of analysts' expectations, with a net income of $5.17 million reported, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.65 million. This marked the fourth quarter in a row where earnings fell below expectations, raising concerns about the company's performance and profitability.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Net Income YoY|Net Income|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|DIN|DIN.N|Dine Brands Global|2024 Q1|-36.253192265596496|1.7473E7|169|
|DIN|DIN.N|Dine Brands Global|2024 Q2|27.038579570363876|2.3182E7|169|
|DIN|DIN.N|Dine Brands Global|2024 Q3|3.1495210779804097|1.9061E7|169|
|DIN|DIN.N|Dine Brands Global|2024 Q4|-84.33971972517328|5174000|169|