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Darden Restaurants(NYSE) DRI

Market Cap$24.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+7,164%
5 Year+84%
1 Year+8%
1 Month+13%
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$221.97
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After hours$221.66-$0.31 (-0.14%)
Darden Restaurants last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 217.952026-08-20
Darden Restaurants stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.48%USD 223.502026-08-13
1 month+12.7%USD 193.392026-07-21
3 month+7.96%USD 201.882026-05-22
Year to date+21.21%USD 179.812025-12-31
1 year+8.37%USD 201.112025-08-20
3 year+54.74%USD 140.852023-08-21
5 year+84.42%USD 118.182021-08-20
Since inception+7,163.84%USD 3.001995-05-09

Darden Restaurants Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$24.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$13.21B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.21B

EPS (TTM)

$10.39

P/E Ratio

20.98

Dividend

$6.12

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$221.97

Volume

759,973.575

Open

$217.94

Previous Close

$221.60

Daily Range

$217.57 - $222.08

52-Week Range

$169.00 - $229.76

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 17, 2026

DRI News

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Six Darden Executives Sold Within a Week. Here's What to Make of It

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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A Darden Executive Kept Just 742 Shares Directly After Selling. Here's What Investors Should Know

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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Olive Garden's President Cashed In Options Struck at $124. Here's What to Know

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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LongHorn's President Sold Darden Stock After a 9.5% Sales Jump. Here's What to Know

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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A Darden Insider Cut His Direct Holdings. Here's How Long-Term Investors Should Read It

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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Darden's CEO Sold Stock With Options Struck at $124. Here's How to Read It

Jonathan PoncianoAug 9, 2026
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CEO of Popular Restaurant Group Sells 17,449 Shares for Tax Withholding, According to Recent SEC Filing

Jake LerchJul 31, 2026
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A Darden Insider Sold Shares as the Company Returned $310 Million to Owners

Jonathan PoncianoJul 30, 2026
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About Darden Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc. runs many full-service dining brands across America. These brands help people find convenient places to eat and drink. The company manages all operations for its various restaurant locations.

What Is on the Menu?

  • Olive Garden: Italian restaurant brand featuring pasta and signature salad; generated $5.59 billion in sales for fiscal 2026.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse: Western-themed dining brand serving steaks and chicken; produced $3.42 billion in sales for fiscal 2026.
  • Fine Dining: High-end brands including Ruth’s Chris, The Capital Grille, and Eddie V’s; accounted for $1.38 billion in sales for fiscal 2026.
  • Other Business: Collection of casual brands such as Yard House and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen; generated $2.82 billion in sales for fiscal 2026.

Recent Strategic Moves

  • Acquired 100% of the equity interest in Chuy’s Holdings Inc. for $649.1 million in October 2024.
  • Purchased the Ruth’s Chris brand in June 2023 to expand its fine-dining portfolio.
  • Sold eight Olive Garden locations in Canada to Recipe Unlimited Corporation in July 2025.
  • Completed the permanent closure of approximately half of its Bahama Breeze restaurants on April 5, 2026.

Why Darden Stays Ahead

Darden operates a central support center that manages the supply chain and information technology for all its brands. This scale allows the company to negotiate with more than 1,400 suppliers across 30 different countries.

The Numbers in Focus

  • Total sales reached $13.21 billion in fiscal 2026, up 9.4% year over year.
  • Net earnings from continuing operations rose 15.5% to $1.21 billion in fiscal 2026.
  • The company owned and operated 2,202 restaurants in the United States as of May 31, 2026.
  • Dividends declared for fiscal 2026 rose to $6.00 per share, up from $5.60 in fiscal 2025.
  • Capital expenditures hit $734.0 million in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026.

A Unified Strategy

Darden has transformed from a single restaurant brand into a major owner of diverse dining chains. By using a shared support system, the company maintains multiple brands while leveraging its national scale.

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Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

209,931

CEO

Ricardo Cardenas, MBA, CPA

Website

www.darden.com

Headquarters

Orlando, FL 32837, US

DRI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

69.43%

Operating Margin

11.98%

Net Income Margin

9.13%

Return on Equity

56.01%

Return on Capital

19.16%

Return on Assets

9.38%

Earnings Yield

4.77%

Dividend Yield

2.81%

Payout Ratio

57.43%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$24.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

113.54M

Volume

759.97K

Avg. Volume

1.34M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$9.17B

Operating Income

$1.58B

EBITDA

$2.34B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.85B

Capital Expenditure

-$734.00M

Free Cash Flow

$1.12B

Cash & ST Invst.

$219.50M

Total Debt

$6.05B

Darden Restaurants Performance Analysis

Darden Restaurants annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-05-31USD 10,487,800,0008.9%
20242024-05-31USD 11,390,000,0008.6%
20252025-05-31USD 12,076,700,0006.0%
20262026-05-31USD 13,210,900,0009.4%
Darden Restaurants sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-08-24-6.9%
Q22025-11-231.9%
Q32026-02-227.8%
Q42026-05-3111.2%
Darden Restaurants annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-05-31USD 7.998.2%
20242024-05-31USD 8.516.5%
20252025-05-31USD 8.864.2%
20262026-05-31USD 10.3817.0%
Darden Restaurants sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-08-24-15.1%
Q22025-11-23-7.3%
Q32026-02-2230.5%
Q42026-05-3132.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.72B

+13.7%

Gross Profit

$4.32B

+464.4%

Gross Margin

1.16%

N/A

Market Cap

$24.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$117.88K

N/A

Employees

209,931

N/A

Net Income

$404.90M

+33.3%

EBITDA

$907.90M

+74.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$219.50M

-8.5%

Total Debt

$6.05B

-22.1%

Accounts Receivable

$129.90M

+38.5%

Inventory

$326.30M

+4.7%

Long Term Debt

$5.36B

-28.8%

Short Term Debt

$693.60M

+184.4%

Return on Assets

9.38%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.06%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$161.90M

-156.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$572.10M

+25.4%

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Questions About DRI

What is the current price of Darden Restaurants?

Darden Restaurants is trading at $221.60 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Darden Restaurants?

Over the past 52 weeks, Darden Restaurants has traded between $169.00 and $229.76.

How much debt does Darden Restaurants have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Darden Restaurants reported total debt of $8.01B.

How much cash does Darden Restaurants have on hand?

Darden Restaurants reported $227.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Darden Restaurants’s dividend yield?

Darden Restaurants currently has a dividend yield of 2.81%.

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