Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Currency in USD
203.49
+1.82(+0.90%)
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After Hours
202.88-0.61(-0.30%)
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Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years
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Fair Value
Day's Range
200.17204.02
52 wk Range
140.10228.27
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
201.67
Open
200.74
Day's Range
200.17-204.02
52 wk Range
140.1-228.27
Volume
1.16M
Average Volume (3m)
1.51M
1-Year Change
40%
Book Value / Share
19.75
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
232.78
Upside
+14.39%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Darden Restaurants Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

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


Financial Resilience
Darden's robust performance amid market shifts, with $1.05B free cash flow and 5% revenue growth, showcases its adaptability and strategic prowess
Delivery Expansion
Explore Darden's innovative push into delivery services, including Uber Direct for Olive Garden, positioning the company for incremental sales growth
Analyst Optimism
Discover why analysts project 12% EPS growth for FY26, with price targets ranging from $190 to $235, reflecting confidence in Darden's future prospects
Competitive Edge
Delve into Darden's market dominance, boasting a 48% return on equity and outperforming industry benchmarks, despite ongoing economic challenges
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Darden Restaurants Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Q4 EPS of $2.98 beat forecasts, up 12.5% YoY; revenue hit $3.3B, exceeding expectations by 1.23%
  • Stock rose 4.15% pre-market; company returned $215M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks
  • FY2026 outlook: 7-8% total sales growth, 2-3.5% same-store sales growth, 60-65 new restaurants planned
  • FY2026 EPS guidance: $10.50-$10.70, including $0.20 benefit from 53-week fiscal year
  • CEO emphasized strategic focus, not pushing Uber Direct; CFO stressed long-term growth strategy
Last Updated: 20/06/2025, 15:10
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Compare DRI to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
22.7x40.8x11.2x
PEG Ratio
5.27−3.050.02
Price/Book
10.3x8.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.5%0.0%21.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
11 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
30 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 232.78
(+14.39% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.94%
Dividend Yield
2.95%
Industry Median 1.92%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+16.23%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jun 20, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.98 / 2.94
Revenue / Forecast
3.30B / 3.26B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DRI Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Darden Restaurants Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Darden Restaurants?

The stock symbol for Darden Restaurants is "DRI."

What Is the Darden Restaurants Market Cap?

As of today, Darden Restaurants market cap is 23.82B.

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

The Darden Restaurants EPS (TTM) is 8.94.

When Is the Next Darden Restaurants Earnings Date?

Darden Restaurants will release its next earnings report on 17 Sept 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 Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Darden Restaurants Stock Split?

Darden Restaurants has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Darden Restaurants Have?

Darden Restaurants has 197924 employees.

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

As of 02 Aug 2025, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is trading at a price of 203.49, with a previous close of 201.67. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 200.17 to 204.02, while its 52-week range spans from 140.10 to 228.27.

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

The average 12-month price target for Darden Restaurants is USD232.77778, with a high estimate of USD255 and a low estimate of USD157. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.39% Upside potential.
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