Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
| Market Cap | 25.03B +2.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 13.21B +9.4% |
| Net Income | 1.21B +15.0% |
| EPS | 10.38 +17.0% |
| Shares Out | 113.54M |
| PE Ratio | 21.23 |
| Forward PE | 19.55 |
| Dividend | $6.48 (2.94%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Volume | 700,224 |
| Open | 224.56 |
| Previous Close | 225.56 |
| Day's Range | 220.24 - 224.88 |
| 52-Week Range | 169.00 - 229.76 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 228.54 (+3.69%) |
| Earnings Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
About DRI
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.
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Darden Restaurants's revenue was $13.21 billion, an increase of 9.39% compared to the previous year's $12.08 billion. Earnings were $1.21 billion, an increase of 14.97%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 28 analysts, the average rating for DRI stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $228.54, which is an increase of 3.69% from the latest price.
News
Darden upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird
Baird analyst Chris O’Cull upgraded Darden (DRI) to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of $250, up from $220, after assuming coverage of the name. The firm views Darden…
Darden Restaurants Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Darden Restaurants filed a proxy statement on August 10, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Darden Restaurants Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Darden Restaurants filed a proxy statement on August 10, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Portillo’s appoints Kevin Kalicak as CFO
Portillo’s (PTLO) announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as CFO and treasurer, effective September 7. Kalicak joins Portillo’s serving in various roles with Darden (DRI) for more than 25 years.
Darden price target raised to $245 from $240 at Argus
Argus raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $245 from $240 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s buying power enables it to purchase food…
Darden price target raised to $236 from $230 at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $236 from $230 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Darden price target raised to $212 from $208 at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $212 from $208 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Darden reported Q4 results and…
Darden price target raised to $240 from $230 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $240 from $230 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Brand momentum should support 2027 guidance, the analyst tells…
Darden price target raised to $235 from $225 at BTIG
BTIG raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $235 from $225 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s Q4 comps came in better than expected,…
Darden price target raised to $216 from $210 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $216 from $210 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares after the company reported a “solid” Q4 and…
Darden price target raised to $220 from $210 at Baird
Baird raised the firm’s price target on Darden (DRI) to $220 from $210 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q4 results as…
Thursday's Morning Movers: CRWV Buy Rating, AFRM Downgrade, DRI Earnings
Sam Vadas takes us through this morning's biggest movers at the opening bell. She highlights Darden Restaurants (DRI) after the company reported a jump in fourth quarter sales, CoreWeave's (CRWV) new ...
Darden Restaurants Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Fourth quarter and fiscal year results exceeded expectations, with strong same-restaurant sales and traffic growth across all major brands. Fiscal 2027 guidance projects continued sales and earnings growth, robust new unit development, and increased dividends, while maintaining industry outperformance and financial discipline.
Darden Restaurants Slides: Q4 2026
Darden Restaurants has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 25, 2026.
Darden Restaurants Earnings release: Q4 2026
Darden Restaurants released its Q4 2026 earnings on June 25, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Darden Restaurants Annual report: Q4 2026
Darden Restaurants has published its Q4 2026 annual report on June 25, 2026.
Darden Restaurants Shareholder letter: Q4 2026
Darden Restaurants has published a letter to shareholders covering Q4 2026, which was released on June 25, 2026.
Stephens expects Darden shares ‘down modestly today’ on Olive Garden weakness
Stephens notes Darden (DRI) reported Q4 results that topped consensus with core concepts Olive Garden and LongHorn showing a sequential deceleration and acceleration, respectively. The FY27 outlook ca...
Darden Restaurants Posts Higher Profit, Sales
Darden Restaurants reported higher profit and sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, once again led by its LongHorn Steakhouse brand.
Darden Restaurants earnings beat estimates but Olive Garden growth weakens
Darden Restaurants reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, but its revenue missed Wall Street's estimates. Same-store sales growth at the company's fine-dining restaurants and Olive Garden f...
Darden raises quarterly dividend 8% to $1.62 per share
Darden’s (DRI) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.62 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock, an 8.0% increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program; and Provides Fiscal 2027 Outlook
ORLANDO, Fla., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, which included a 53rd w...
Inflation Data, FedEx, Micron, KB Home, Darden, and More to Watch This Week
Paychex, Trip.com, and McCormick will also report earnings. Economic date this week include the Fed's preferred inflation gauge and new-home sales.
Darden Restaurants to Release Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on June 25, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Ju...