Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

NYSE
Currency in USD
199.10
-1.34(-0.67%)
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After Hours
200.50+1.40(+0.70%)
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DRI Scorecard
Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
197.78201.08
52 wk Range
135.87211.00
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
200.44
Open
199.22
Day's Range
197.78-201.08
52 wk Range
135.87-211
Volume
811.76K
Average Vol. (3m)
1.28M
1-Year Change
27.19%
Book Value / Share
18.81
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
206.72
Upside
+3.83%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
11 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Darden Restaurants Inc Company Profile

Darden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, and Capital Burger brand names. Darden Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Darden Restaurants Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
Analyst price targets range from $165 to $235, reflecting varied views on Darden's growth potential and ability to overcome sector-wide headwinds.
Market Positioning
Delve into Darden's competitive landscape, examining its outperformance of industry benchmarks and strategies to mitigate inflationary pressures and shifting consumer behaviors.
Financial Outlook
Explore Darden's mixed financial performance, with EPS guidance of $9.45-9.52 for FY25 and projected revenue growth, despite softer comparable sales in some segments.
Strategic Resilience
Darden's diverse brand portfolio and strategic initiatives, including partnerships with Uber for delivery, position the company to navigate industry challenges and capture market share.
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Darden Restaurants Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Q3 2025 EPS of $2.80, slightly below forecast but up 6.9% YoY; revenue at $3.2B, marginally under projections
  • Stock surged 5.71% post-earnings; Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse showed strong sales growth
  • Chuy's acquisition boosted "Other Business" segment by 20.2%; $217M returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks
  • Q4 outlook: sales $3.23B-$3.26B, same-restaurant growth >3%, adjusted EPS $2.88-$2.95
  • FY2026 plans: 60-65 new restaurants, $675M-$725M total capex for expansion, maintenance, and technology
Last Updated: 03/20/2025, 09:53 AM
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Compare DRI to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
DRI
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
22.0x0.0x10.4x
PEG Ratio
5.610.000.02
Price / Book
10.6x0.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x0.0x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.0%0.0%29.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
31 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 206.72
(+3.83% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.95%
Dividend Yield
2.81%
Industry Median 1.09%
Annualized Payout
5.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.20%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 20, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.80 / 2.81
Revenue / Forecast
3.20B / 3.22B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The Darden Restaurants stock price today is 199.10

What Stock Exchange Does Darden Restaurants Trade On?

Darden Restaurants is listed and trades on the NYSE 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 2.81%.

What Is the Darden Restaurants Market Cap?

As of today, Darden Restaurants market cap is 23.30B.

What is Darden Restaurants Earnings Per Share?

The Darden Restaurants EPS is 8.95.

What Is the Next Darden Restaurants Earnings Date?

Darden Restaurants will release its next earnings report on Jun 19, 2025.

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 Buy.
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