Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)

NYSE: DRI · Real-Time Price · USD
195.75
+5.12 (2.69%)
Apr 8, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap22.42B -4.3%
Revenue (ttm)12.76B +8.5%
Net Income1.11B +4.9%
EPS9.46 +6.7%
Shares Out 114.54M
PE Ratio20.64
Forward PE17.16
Dividend$6.00 (3.07%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 10, 2026
Volume1,273,448
Open194.59
Previous Close190.63
Day's Range193.99 - 198.52
52-Week Range169.00 - 228.27
Beta0.63
AnalystsBuy
Price Target226.50 (+15.71%)
Earnings DateMar 19, 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.

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date May 5, 1995
Employees 197,124
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol DRI
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Darden Restaurants's revenue was $12.08 billion, an increase of 6.03% compared to the previous year's $11.39 billion. Earnings were $1.05 billion, an increase of 2.14%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for DRI stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $226.5, which is an increase of 15.71% from the latest price.

Price Target
$226.5
(15.71% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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18 days ago - CNBC

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Darden Restaurants Following Upbeat Results

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) on Thursday posted better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter.

19 days ago - Benzinga

‘We're not too worried about gas prices': Retailers like Darden and Dollar General say their customers are fine, for now

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20 days ago - Market Watch

Darden Serves Up A Win — LongHorn Steakhouse Is The Star Dish

The results offered investors some reassurance, even as analysts said questions still linger over margins, costs, and consumer spending trends.

20 days ago - Benzinga

Darden Sales Rise, Boosted by LongHorn Steakhouse

Darden Restaurants reported higher third-quarter sales, led by growth in its LongHorn Steakhouse brand.

20 days ago - WSJ

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook

ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 22, 2026.

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you'd expect

Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants reports earnings this week amid concerns over rising oil prices and a strike at a large U.S. meatpacking plant.

22 days ago - Market Watch

Why DRI And QSR Are Outpacing McDonald's Stock

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27 days ago - Benzinga

Darden Restaurants to Release Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results on March 19, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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Bahama Breeze restaurant chain closing after nearly 30 years in business

Darden Restaurants said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze's 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands.

2 months ago - New York Post

Bahama Breeze is closing all locations, but Olive Garden parent will convert some restaurants. See the full list

Olive Garden parent company Darden Restaurants has announced that it will shut down its Bahama Breeze restaurant chain for good. But in an unusual move, some current Bahama Breeze locations will live ...

2 months ago - Fast Company

Bye-bye, Bahama Breeze: Olive Garden parent gives up on restaurant chain after years of struggles

The Bahama Breeze restaurant chain is closing, with half of the restaurants being shuttered and the other half converting to parent company Darden's other brands.

2 months ago - Market Watch

Darden Stock Gains As It Plans To Close 14 Bahama Breeze Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) shares traded higher on Tuesday after the company finalized its review of the Bahama Breeze brand.

2 months ago - Benzinga

Darden Restaurants Completes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives for Bahama Breeze

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. ("Darden") (NYSE: DRI) today announced that it has completed its exploration of strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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3 months ago - CNBC

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3 months ago - CNBC

This Restaurant Stock Is Rising After Earnings. Americans Are Still Dining Out.

Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, had a big jump in same-restaurant sales growth.

3 months ago - Barrons

Darden Posts Higher Profit, Shrugging Off Beef Inflation

Darden Restaurants reported higher fiscal second-quarter sales and profit and raised its full-year sales-growth guidance as it shrugged off impacts from soaring beef prices.

3 months ago - WSJ

Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants hikes revenue outlook for second straight quarter

Darden Restaurants reported strong demand for Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The restaurant company raised its full-year outlook for revenue growth for the second straight quarter.

3 months ago - CNBC

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook

ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 23, 2025.

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Darden Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) will release earnings results for its second quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Dec. 18.

4 months ago - Benzinga