Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
NYSE:DRI
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DRI Stock Chart & Stats
$201.07
-$1.29(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$201.07
-$1.29(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$169.00 - $228.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
$23.91B
Enterprise Value$29.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$248.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Jun 25, 2026EPS Estimate
3.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.51
Shares Outstanding114,535,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,067,519
30 Day Avg. Volume1,029,730
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 Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$230.25Price Target Upside14.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)11.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained free cash flow near $1.6B provides durable internal funding for new restaurant openings, maintenance capex, dividends and buybacks. Strong cash conversion improves financial flexibility and funds growth without immediate reliance on external financing, supporting unit expansion plans.
Unit Growth & ScaleAggressive, multi-brand unit expansion and planned conversions leverage Darden's centralized purchasing and distribution, improving per-unit economics over time. Consistent openings expand footprint, deepen brand penetration and create durable operating leverage across sourcing and marketing investments.
Resilient Revenue & MarginsMulti-year revenue recovery and stable operating margins demonstrate the durability of Darden's full-service portfolio and pricing/mix power. Consistent profitability across brands supports cash returns and reinvestment, indicating a fundamentally resilient business model versus volatile, single-brand peers.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage materially increases financial risk and reduces flexibility to absorb shocks or pursue opportunistic investments. Interest and principal obligations constrain free-cash-flow allocation, heighten refinancing risk, and amplify downside in slower demand or margin compression environments.
Commodity Cost ExposurePersistent beef and commodity inflation directly pressures restaurant-level margins in steak- and protein-heavy concepts. Structural volatility in key input prices forces either ongoing menu price increases that risk frequency or margin erosion if competitive dynamics prevent full recovery.
Underperforming Brand ActionsPermanent closures and conversions signal structural underperformance in parts of the portfolio, requiring capital and execution to re-position sites. Conversions carry execution, timing and team-placement risks and suggest some brands lack sustainable demand or unit-level economics.
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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 $23.91B.
When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 25, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported $2.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.944 by $0.006.
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 3.63.
How many shares outstanding does Darden Restaurants, Inc. have?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. has 114,535,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.944. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.849%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Darden Restaurants, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DRI
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Darden Restaurants Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$230.25 (14.51% Upside)
$230.25 (14.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DRI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 39.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
DRI Company Deck
DRI Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a clearly positive operational and financial performance: meaningful top-line growth, brand-level outperformance (notably LongHorn and Olive Garden), EPS growth, strong unit growth plans, and disciplined capital returns. Headwinds include elevated commodity (beef) costs, modest margin compression, weather-related disruption, and strategic restructuring of Bahama Breeze. Management provided constructive guidance for Q4 and FY26 and signaled prudent flexibility on pricing and marketing. On balance, positive achievements and guidance materially outweigh the listed challenges.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
$230.25
▲(14.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.30% Insiders
37.82% Mutual Funds
24.81% Other Institutional Investors
7.60% Public Companies and Individual Investors