Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
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- symbol DRI
- Rev/Share 108.5116
- Book/Share 17.95
- PB 10.5777
- Debt/Equity 3.0796
- CurrentRatio 0.3937
- ROIC 0.1199
- MktCap 22148329424.0
- FreeCF/Share 13.277
- PFCF 14.3932
- PE 19.6096
- Debt/Assets 0.4951
- DivYield 0.0305
- ROE 0.5089
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | DRI | Mizuho | -- | Neutral | -- | $190 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DRI | Goldman | Neutral | Buy | -- | $225 | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| Initiation | DRI | Melius | -- | Hold | -- | $240 | July 14, 2025 |
| Reiterated | DRI | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | $230 | $250 | June 18, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DRI | Jefferies | Underperform | Hold | -- | $210 | June 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DRI | Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | $180 | $215 | Jan. 22, 2025 |
| Initiation | DRI | Goldman | -- | Neutral | -- | $183 | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Upgrade | DRI | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | $165 | $205 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
| Downgrade | DRI | Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | $190 | $180 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
News
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Darden: Still A Quality Hold
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is rated a quality Hold at current ~$200 levels, reflecting fair valuation. DRI's Q2 saw strong 7.3% revenue growth and positive comps across all segments, led by LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden. Margin pressure persists from high commodity costs, with EPS missing by $0.02 despite higher sales and positive guidance.
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Darden Restaurants raises sales outlook after strong Q2, but profit pressure persists
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants Inc, the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, on Thursday raised its full-year sales forecast for the second consecutive quarter after posting stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings, though rising commodity costs continue to weigh on profits. For the second quarter, total sales increased 7.3% to $3.1 billion, driven by a 4.3% same-restaurant sales (SRS) gain and revenue from 30 net new restaurants.
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Darden Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Surpass, Stock Up
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
DRI second-quarter EPS missed estimates, but revenues beat on 7.3% sales growth and 4.3% comps, sending shares up 5% in premarket trading.
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Darden Q2 Review: Resilient Sales Despite Margin Pressure (Downgrade)
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants delivered resilient Q2 sales and reaffirmed guidance, despite margin pressure from elevated beef costs. LongHorn and Olive Garden posted strong same-store sales; beef-driven margin compression was most acute at LongHorn, but easing commodity pressures are expected. DRI maintains robust free cash flow, a secure 3.2% dividend, and a disciplined capital return strategy supported by a strong balance sheet.
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Compared to Estimates, Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Darden Restaurants (DRI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Darden Restaurants (DRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.03 per share a year ago.
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Darden Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) will release earnings results for its second quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Higher Beef Prices Are Here: Best Steakhouse Stocks for 2026
Published: December 16, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
The holiday season is a time when many people indulge in food and drink—and for some, that includes a night out at a premium steakhouse. But steak dinners will cost more this year.
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Darden Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: Here's What You Must Know
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
DRI is set to report Q2 FY26 earnings on Dec. 18. EPS is projected at $2.10, with Olive Garden and LongHorn expected to lead revenue growth amid cost pressure.
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Countdown to Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Darden Restaurants (DRI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended November 2025.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants (DRI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Yum Triples Darden's Margins by Franchising While Darden Buys More Restaurants
Published: November 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) and Yum!
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2 Restaurant Stocks Struggling After Chipotle's Dismal Results
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
The shares of fast-casual restaurant chains CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) and Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) are both moving lower today, after sector peer Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported dismal top-line quarterly results and slashed its full-year revenue forecast.
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Darden Restaurants: Growth Should Start To Reaccelerate (Rating Upgrade)
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants (DRI) is upgraded to a buy rating after a recent pullback creates an attractive entry point and growth prospects improve. Strategic initiatives like first-party delivery and smaller portion offerings are expanding DRI's addressable market and driving strong same-store-sales growth at Olive Garden and LongHorn. Management's upgraded FY26 guidance, resilient consumer demand, and accelerating top-line growth support the case for a valuation re-rating and potential upside.
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Sprouts, Darden Offer High-Upside Setups for Risk-Takers
Published: September 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
With the major equity indices continuing to sit around record highs, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's been smooth sailing for investors. But dig a little deeper, especially in non-tech names, and plenty of individual stocks are being punished.
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Olive Garden Sales Grow Amid Spike in Food Costs
Published: September 18, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants is seeing sales grow in the face of spiking food costs. The company, which owns chains that include Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, posted quarterly earnings Thursday (Sept.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 18, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Courtney Aquilla Ricardo Cardenas - CEO, President & Director Rajesh Vennam - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jon Tower - Citigroup Inc., Research Division David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division James Salera - Stephens Inc., Research Division Eric Gonzalez - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division David Tarantino - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Sara Senatore - BofA Securities, Research Division Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Bank PLC, Research …
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Olive Garden sees success with smaller, cheaper portions as diners try to save money
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The restaurant is offering a “lighter portion” section of its menu in an attempt to drive more customer traffic.
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Darden Restaurants: Margin Fears Create Opportunity (Upgrade)
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants is upgraded to a "Buy" after a recent pullback on Q1 results, making valuation more attractive for long-term investors. DRI's Olive Garden and LongHorn brands continue to drive strong same-restaurant sales growth, offsetting weakness in fine dining and minor brands. Margin pressures from rising food and labor costs are expected to limit further expansion, but DRI remains highly cash generative with ongoing buybacks and a 3% dividend yield.
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Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Pre-market futures are up to start the first trading session since the Fed lowered interest rates 25 basis points (bps) yesterday. New data out this morning sees futures rolling off their early tops, but ultimately the reports are good.
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Pre-market Futures Up After 1st Rate Cut of 2025
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
New data out this morning sees futures rolling off their early tops, but ultimately the reports are good.
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Darden Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Top, Stock Down
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
DRI's first-quarter earnings miss expectations while revenues beat, sending the stock down 8% despite a raised sales outlook.
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Darden Restaurants stock drops on 1Q earnings miss
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) shares slid 10% to $189.11 in early trading on Thursday after the restaurant chain reported mixed financial results for its first quarter 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings per share for the period of $1.97, falling short of the $2 consensus analyst forecast provided by LSEG.
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Olive Garden Parent Burned By Weak Earnings Report
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) are down 9.7% this morning to trade at $188.61, after the Olive Garden parent posted earnings of $1.97 per share, missing expectations, while revenue of $3.04 billion came in line with forecasts.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Darden Restaurants (DRI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended August 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Darden Restaurants (DRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.75 per share a year ago.
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Will Darden's Earnings Trigger Another 5.8% Stock Surge?
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), the casual dining powerhouse behind Olive Garden and LongHorn, is set to announce its fiscal Q1 2025 results (with a May year-end) on Thursday, September 18. Analysts anticipate earnings of $2.01 per share on $3.04 billion in revenue, indicating a 15% growth in EPS and a 10% increase in sales compared to last year's earnings of $1.75 per share on $2.76 billion.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q1 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Darden Restaurants (DRI), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended August 2025.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants (DRI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
- IPO Date 1995-05-09
- Website https://www.darden.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO Ricardo Cardenas
- Employees 191105