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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 - $220.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume234.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.39M
Market Cap
$23.13B
Enterprise Value$30.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$219.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
2.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.46
Shares Outstanding114,535,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,651,800
30 Day Avg. Volume1,386,620
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)10.45
Price to Sales (P/S)1.75
P/FCF Ratio20.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$228.50Price Target Upside13.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)11.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationDRI's FCF of roughly $1.67B TTM and rising operating cash flow demonstrate durable cash conversion and earnings quality. Consistent cash generation supports reinvestment, dividends, share repurchases and debt servicing, underpinning long-term financial flexibility.
Scale And Brand-level OutperformanceA diversified portfolio with high-performing concepts (LongHorn, Olive Garden) and continued unit expansion (71 openings FY2026; 75–80 planned) implies durable competitive advantages: strong AUVs, marketing leverage, and scalable operations that support steady revenue and margin resilience.
Disciplined Capital Returns And AllocationConsistent shareholder returns—meaningful dividends and buybacks—reflect strong cash generation and management discipline. Coupled with targeted capex guidance, this signals a balanced capital allocation strategy that sustains growth while rewarding shareholders over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageHigh leverage (debt-to-equity near 2.94x) increases sensitivity to operating volatility or a downturn. While returns on equity are strong, elevated debt limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing and interest-risk, and constrains ability to absorb sustained margin pressure.
Commodity Inflation And Margin PressureSignificant beef and commodity inflation materially compressed restaurant-level margins. If input cost volatility persists or cannot be fully passed to guests, margin recovery could be constrained and profitability would remain vulnerable to supply-cost shocks over the medium term.
Demographic And Delivery ChallengesWeaker engagement among under-35 guests and cautious stance on third-party delivery limit structural addressable growth and digital monetization. These trends can slow traffic upside and constrain long-term sales mix improvement unless product and channel strategies adapt.
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 $220.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s market cap?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s market cap is $23.13B.
When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 25, 2026. The company reported $3.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.633 by $0.027.
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 $1.62 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 2.05.
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 $3.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.633. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.323%.
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:
$228.50 (13.64% Upside)
$228.50 (13.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DRI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 39.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.48%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive operational and financial picture: strong top-line growth, robust same-restaurant sales outperformance versus industry, notable brand-level momentum (especially LongHorn and Olive Garden), solid earnings and cash returns to shareholders, and continued unit growth and international franchising. Headwinds include elevated commodity (notably beef) inflation that compressed restaurant-level margins for the year, one-time conversion and pre-opening costs, some younger-guest softness, and near-term fuel/utility impacts. Management provided a constructive FY2027 outlook with moderate same-restaurant sales guidance (2.5%–3.5%), continued unit growth, and EPS guidance above FY2026 levels, while signaling confidence in cost management and franchise expansion. Overall, positives (growth, margin recovery in Q4, cash returns, brand momentum, disciplined strategy) outweigh the lowlights (inflation, conversion costs, cohort softness), supporting a favorable outlook.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
$228.50
▲(13.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.30% Insiders
37.94% Mutual Funds
1.03% Other Institutional Investors
31.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors