Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

Currency in USD
208.88
-5.74(-2.67%)
Closed·
207.73-1.15(-0.55%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
207.63214.97
52 wk Range
169.00228.27
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
214.62
Open
213.65
Day's Range
207.63-214.97
52 wk Range
169-228.27
Volume
2.08M
Average Volume (3m)
1.57M
1-Year Change
12.006%
Book Value / Share
17.89
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
219.47
Upside
+5.07%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
27 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

Darden Restaurants Inc Company Profile

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.

Darden Restaurants Inc SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
Darden Restaurants demonstrates strong market performance with a 34% return over the past year, showcasing its ability to navigate industry challenges effectively
Brand Portfolio Dynamics
Explore the varied performance across Darden's restaurant segments, from Olive Garden's resilience to challenges in Fine Dining, shaping the company's overall strategy
Strategic Growth Initiatives
Delve into Darden's proactive approach to expansion, including delivery services rollout and accelerated unit growth plans, poised to drive long-term revenue
Market Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $190 to $255, reflecting diverse views on Darden's potential amid economic uncertainties and industry-wide pressures
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Darden Restaurants Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Darden Restaurants reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of $3.1 billion (+7% YoY), exceeding forecasts by 0.98%, while EPS of $2.08 missed expectations of $2.11, yet stock rose 4.73% pre-market.
  • Same-restaurant sales grew 4.3%, outperforming the casual dining industry average of 1.3%, with the company opening 17 new restaurants, surpassing planned openings for the fiscal year.
  • The company returned $396 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while reporting adjusted EBITDA of $466 million.
  • Management projects FY2026 total sales growth of 8.5%-9.3%, same-restaurant sales growth of 3.5%-4.3%, and mid-single-digit EPS growth for Q3.
  • Key challenges include 3% labor inflation, potential impacts from GLP-1 medications on dining habits, beef price inflation, and regional performance disparities in New England and Pacific Northwest.
Last Updated: 2025-12-18, 10:28 a/m
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DRI
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.4x8.7x11.2x
PEG Ratio
2.330.030.02
Price/Book
11.6x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x0.3x1.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.0%0.0%22.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
33 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 219.47
(+5.07% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Buy---MaintainJan 13, 2026
Truist Securities
Hold207.00-0.90%240.00DowngradeJan 08, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy235.00+12.50%250.00MaintainJan 07, 2026
Barclays
Buy227.00+8.67%230.00MaintainJan 07, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold220.00+5.32%205.00MaintainJan 06, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.55%
Dividend Yield
2.87%
Industry Median 1.93%
Annualized payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+37.50%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 18, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.08 / 2.11
Revenue / Forecast
3.10B / 3.07B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DRI Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Darden Restaurants stock price today is 208.88

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."

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

The Darden Restaurants dividend yield is 2.87%.

What Is the Darden Restaurants Market Cap?

As of today, Darden Restaurants market cap is 24.05B.

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

The Darden Restaurants EPS (TTM) is 9.55.

When Is the Next Darden Restaurants Earnings Date?

Darden Restaurants will release its next earnings report on Mar 19, 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 197924 employees.

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

As of Jan 21, 2026, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is trading at a price of 208.88, with a previous close of 214.62. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 207.63 to 214.97, while its 52-week range spans from 169.00 to 228.27.

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

The average 12-month price target for Darden Restaurants is USD219.47, with a high estimate of USD261 and a low estimate of USD160. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.07% Upside potential.

What Is the DRI Premarket Price?

DRI's last pre-market stock price is 211.38. The pre-market share volume is 170.00, and the stock has decreased by -3.24, or -1.51%.

What Is the DRI After Hours Price?

DRI's last after hours stock price is 207.73, the stock has decreased by -1.15, or -0.55%.
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