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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
:DRI
DRI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$155.18 - $228.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$21.93B
Enterprise Value$32.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$211.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Dec 12, 2025EPS Estimate
2.12Next Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 10, 2025Dividend Yield3.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.97
Shares Outstanding116,594,900
10 Day Avg. Volume2,148,143
30 Day Avg. Volume1,331,088
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 Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$227.10Price Target Upside20.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand PerformanceDarden delivered 4.7% same-store sales, topping consensus estimates, with positive traffic and growth across all income cohorts.
Market StrategyManagement's strategy to under-price competitors and inflation is resonating with consumers, setting up a stronger sales outlook.
Sales GrowthDRI raised F26 guidance for sales growth to 7.5-8.5%, indicating confidence in the company's ability to generate higher revenue.
Bears Say
Commodity CostsRising beef prices are expected to weigh on 2QF26 results, with full-year EPS guidance unchanged, as the stronger same-store sales trend is offset by a higher commodity inflation outlook.
Cost ManagementHigher labor and other operating expenses contributed to the miss in restaurant level margin, challenging cost management efforts.
Earnings PerformanceAdjusted EPS were slightly below expectations, which may concern investors focusing on earnings performance.
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 $155.18 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 $21.93B.
When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 12, 2025 which is in 74 days.
How were Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. released its earnings results on Sep 18, 2025. The company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.001 by -$0.031.
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 3.03%. See more information on Darden Restaurants, Inc. dividends here
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.12.
How many shares outstanding does Darden Restaurants, Inc. have?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. has 116,594,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.97 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.001. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.687%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Darden Restaurants, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DRI
Darden Restaurants Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$227.10 (20.72% Upside)
$227.10 (20.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DRI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 216.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a prominent American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company operates several well-known dining chains, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, and The Capital Grille, among others. Darden's portfolio spans casual dining, fine dining, and fast-casual sectors, providing a diverse range of cuisines and dining experiences to its customers. The company focuses on high-quality food and exceptional service, catering to families and dining enthusiasts alike.
DRI Company Deck
DRI Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Darden's first quarter of fiscal 2026 was marked by strong growth in sales and earnings, particularly in Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, driven by strategic initiatives and successful first-party delivery. However, challenges such as increased commodity costs and fine dining segment performance present areas to address. Overall, the company is well-positioned for continued growth with a robust development pipeline.View all DRI earnings summariesDRI Sales Breakdown
43.16% Olive Garden
25.05% LongHorn Steakhouse
10.80% Fine Dining
20.98% Other
DRI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$227.10
▲(20.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.33% Insiders
38.88% Mutual Funds
26.28% Other Institutional Investors
7.17% Public Companies and Individual Investors