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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
NYSE:DRI
DRI Stock Chart & Stats
$199.33
-$1.29(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$199.33
-$1.29(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$169.00 - $228.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.66M
Market Cap
$22.62B
Enterprise Value$29.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$224.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.6
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Mar 19, 2026EPS Estimate
2.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.08
Shares Outstanding115,139,250
10 Day Avg. Volume1,373,135
30 Day Avg. Volume1,657,893
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.44
Price to Book (P/B)10.37
Price to Sales (P/S)1.99
P/FCF Ratio23.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$224.41Price Target Upside12.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)10.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And ValuationTargeted share repurchases alongside a trading multiple below long-term average can bolster EPS growth and make the stock an attractive entry for long-term investors.
Comparable Sales And Market ShareStrong comparable-sales performance led by Olive Garden and LongHorn drove industry outperformance, supporting continued top-line momentum and market-share gains.
Menu Innovation And DeliveryRollout of smaller-portion menu and expansion of first-party delivery through Uber Direct improved guest affordability and frequency, providing a clear lever to sustain transaction growth.
Bears Say
Beef And Commodity InflationPersistent beef inflation and higher commodity costs are compressing margins and may force additional pricing actions that pressure profitability.
Labor Costs And Margin PressureRising labor expenses are eroding restaurant-level margins and could keep earnings modestly below analyst expectations.
Valuation And Downside RiskPremium valuation versus peers increases downside risk if traffic or mix trends weaken, leaving shares vulnerable to a multiple contraction.
Darden Restaurants News
DRI FAQ
What was Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. lowest stock price was $169.00 and its highest was $228.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s market cap?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s market cap is $22.62B.
When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 18, 2025. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.103 by -$0.023.
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Darden Restaurants, Inc. pay dividends?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.06%. See more information on Darden Restaurants, Inc. dividends here
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.95.
How many shares outstanding does Darden Restaurants, Inc. have?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. has 115,139,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.103. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.767%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Darden Restaurants, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DRI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Darden Restaurants Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$224.41 (12.58% Upside)
$224.41 (12.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DRI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 6.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
54.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, it owned and operated 1,867 restaurants, which included 884 under the Olive Garden brand, 546 under the LongHorn Steakhouse brand name, 172 under the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen brand, 85 under the Yard House brand name, 62 under The Capital Grille brand, 45 under the Seasons 52 brand name, 42 under the Bahama Breeze brand, 28 under the Eddie V's Prime Seafood brand name, and 3 under the Capital Burger brand; and franchised 60 restaurants comprising 35 under the Olive Garden brand, 18 under the LongHorn Steakhouse brand name, 4 under the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen brand, 2 under The Capital Grille brand name, and 1 under the Bahama Breeze brand.Darden Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Orlando, Florida.
DRI Company Deck
DRI Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong performance with notable growth in same restaurant sales, successful promotions, and expansion efforts. However, challenges with commodity and labor costs impacted margins, particularly in the fine dining segment. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment remains positive due to strong sales growth and operational execution.View all DRI earnings summariesDRI Sales Breakdown
43.16% Olive Garden
25.05% LongHorn Steakhouse
10.80% Fine Dining
20.98% Other Business
DRI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$224.41
▲(12.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.33% Insiders
36.00% Mutual Funds
1.06% Other Institutional Investors
33.45% Public Companies and Individual Investors