Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Currency in USD
226.35
-2.32(-1.01%)
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226.30-0.05(-0.02%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
223.32230.31
52 wk Range
169.00233.98
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
226.35
Open
223.82
Day's Range
223.32-230.31
52 wk Range
169-233.98
Volume
1.09M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.09M
1-Year Change
27.1201%
Book Value / Share
18.22
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
233.44
Upside
+3.13%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
18 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Darden Restaurants Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 233.44
(+3.13% Upside)
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Buy237.00+4.71%-MaintainOct 02, 2026
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Buy225.00-0.60%250.00MaintainOct 02, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy230.00+1.61%-MaintainSep 28, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold220.00-2.81%225.00MaintainSep 25, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy225.00-0.60%225.00MaintainSep 25, 2026

Darden Restaurants Inc SWOT Analysis


Growth Trajectory
EPS projections of $10.57-$10.65 for FY2026 and $11.25-$11.50 for FY2027 demonstrate measured expansion amid resilient casual dining demand
Pricing Power Edge
The company's higher-income customer base and premium steakhouse positioning enable effective cost pass-through without significant traffic erosion
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $206 to $230, averaging $221, reflecting confidence in the company's pricing power and demographic advantages
Inflation Challenge
Darden faces commodity inflation of 4.5% in FY2026, with beef costs pressuring margins at steak concepts like LongHorn Steakhouse
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Darden Restaurants Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Darden Q1 EPS of $2.05 matched estimates; revenue of $3.2B missed by 0.3%, sending shares down 1.22% to $211.08 in premarket trading.
  • Same-restaurant sales rose 3.2%, outpacing industry's 2.4%; LongHorn posted 22nd consecutive quarter of positive growth at 6.8%.
  • Company reaffirmed full-year fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $11.10-$11.35; expects pricing to moderate to low-mid 2% range by Q4.
  • Returned $406M to shareholders via $184M dividends and $222M buybacks; maintained 32-year dividend streak with 3.03% yield.
  • Added 53 net new restaurants including 20 Olive Gardens and 29 LongHorns; management cited resilient consumer spending in casual dining.
Last Updated: 09/24/2026, 09:53 AM
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Darden Restaurants investor slides for Q1/2027
Darden Q1 FY2027 slides
Last Update: Sep 24, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 24, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.05 / 2.05
Revenue / Forecast
3.2B / 3.21B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.37
Dividend Yield
2.86%
Industry Median 2.13%
Annualized Payout
6.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+18.22%
Growth Streak

DRI Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.5x28.0x9.4x
PEG Ratio
2.180.000.02
Price / Book
12.4x2.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x0.4x0.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.1%0.0%30.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Darden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Chuy’s, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, Darden and Darden Restaurants brand names. Darden Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
61.28M54.16%13.87B
Other Institutional Investors
52.64M45.84%11.92B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
113.92M100.00%25.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company14.11%15,968,7403,614,524
BlackRock, Inc.8.65%9,781,6062,214,067

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FAQ

What Is the Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Price Today?

The Darden Restaurants stock price today is 226.35 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Darden Restaurants Trade On?

Darden Restaurants is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Darden Restaurants?

The stock symbol for Darden Restaurants is "DRI."

Does Darden Restaurants Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Darden Restaurants dividend yield is 2.9%%.

What Is the Darden Restaurants Market Cap?

As of today, Darden Restaurants market cap is 25.87B USD.

What Is Darden Restaurants's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Darden Restaurants EPS (TTM) is 10.37.

When Is the Next Darden Restaurants Earnings Date?

Darden Restaurants will release its next earnings report on Dec 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DRI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Darden Restaurants Stock Split?

Darden Restaurants has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Darden Restaurants Have?

Darden Restaurants has 209931 employees.

What is the current trading status of Darden Restaurants (DRI)?

As of Nov 07, 2026, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is trading at a price of 226.35 USD, with a previous close of 226.35 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 223.32 USD to 230.31 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 169.00 USD to 233.98 USD.

What Is Darden Restaurants (DRI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Darden Restaurants is 233.44 USD, with a high estimate of 276 USD and a low estimate of 163 USD. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.13% Upside potential.

What Is the DRI Premarket Price?

DRI's last pre-market stock price is 232.48 USD. The pre-market share volume is 90.00, and the stock has decreased by 3.81, or 1.67%.

What Is the DRI After Hours Price?

DRI's last after hours stock price is 226.30 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.02%.
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