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- symbol DRI
- Rev/Share 103.1315
- Book/Share 19.7378
- PB 11.1598
- Debt/Equity 2.5725
- CurrentRatio 0.4172
- ROIC 0.1166
- MktCap 25777317020.0
- FreeCF/Share 9.0606
- PFCF 24.2953
- PE 24.5771
- Debt/Assets 0.4724
- DivYield 0.0254
- ROE 0.4809
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | DRI | Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | $190 | $180 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
| Upgrade | DRI | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | $165 | $205 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
News
4 Upcoming Dividend Increases
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I track companies with consistent dividend growth, focusing on those with strong financial health and above-average yields versus the S&P 500. This week's highlighted stocks average a 3.1% dividend increase and a 12.5-year growth streak, but only Darden Restaurants stands out for performance. SCHD ETF remains my preferred broad dividend growth holding, outperforming most individual names except Darden over the past decade.
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Buybacks Galore: Repurchases From the Oval Office to Olive Garden
Published: June 30, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Several notable stocks, associated with everything from President Trump to pasta dinners, are significantly boosting their buybacks. Together, these newly announced programs add over $10 billion in fresh repurchase capacity to the stock market.
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The Big 3: IBM, HD, DRI
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Jason Brown (@brownreport) joins Trading 360 with a trio of stocks on his radar. For IBM Corp. (IBM), he says the name is one to watch in the A.I.
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Darden Restaurants: Don't Bet Against The Jewel Of FSRs
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants delivered strong Q4 FY25 results, driven by robust same-store sales at Olive Garden and LongHorn, plus successful Uber Direct partnerships. Management's FY26 guidance calls for 7-8% sales growth, 2-3.5% same-store sales gains, and 60-65 new restaurant openings, supporting continued margin expansion. Valuation models suggest a $240 price target, offering 6% upside, with total annual returns near 10% when including dividends and buybacks.
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Darden Stock Set to Sizzle After Blowout Q4 and $1B Buyback
Published: June 23, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
There are several reasons Darden Restaurants' NYSE: DRI stock price can trend higher this year, including, but not limited to, top- and bottom-line outperformance, guidance, growth, acceleration, the dividend, and share buybacks. The net result is a strong tailwind for the price action, which is gaining momentum.
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Darden's Olive Garden Lifts Restaurant Stock
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants (DRI) beat on its top and bottom-line earnings metrics, and touched a new 52-week high. Its strong same-store sales and in-line guidance stood out in its latest earnings report.
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Olive Garden is on a roll. Here's what's driving the fastest sales growth in 2 years.
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The parent company of Olive Garden's stock touched an all-time high before pulling back, after sales at the Italian restaurant chain rose the most in more than two years.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call June 20, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Courtney Aquilla - Corporate Participant Rajesh Vennam - Senior VP & CFO Ricardo Cardenas - CEO, President & Director Conference Call Participants Andrew Strelzik - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Andrew Michael Charles - TD Cowen, Research Division Brian James Harbour - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Brian Michael Vaccaro - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Christopher Thomas O'Cull - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Danilo Gargiulo - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.
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Darden Stock Up on Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DRI stock rises as fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and sales top estimates, fueled by strong comps and new restaurant contributions.
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Olive Garden and LongHorn help Darden beat earnings as Americans keep dining out
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive
It seems Americans can't get enough of Olive Garden's never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks: The chain's parent company reported quarterly results on Friday that buck a broader slump in dining out trends.
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Darden Restaurants beats quarterly estimates on strong sales growth at Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI), the parent company of popular dining chains including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, saw its shares move higher on Friday as it reported better-than-expected financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter. Revenue for the quarter ending May 25 was up 10.6% from the year-ago quarter to $3.27 billion, ahead of the Wall Street consensus estimate of $3.26 billion.
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Darden Restaurants Stock Hits All-Time High on Strong Olive Garden Sales
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Darden Restaurants (DRI) traded at an all-time high Friday as the restaurant chain operator beat earnings and revenue estimates and announced a new stock buyback as it got a boost from same-restaurant sales and growth in the number of locations.
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Darden Restaurants Stock Hits Record After Earnings Beat
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants, Inc. ( NYSE:DRI) stock hit a record high of $228.27 out of the gate today, and was last seen up 1.6% at $226.29, following a well-received earnings report and a shareholder-friendly announcement.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants (DRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.65 per share a year ago.
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Ca$htag$: Darden Restaurants (DRI)
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
@LikeFolio's Landon Swan covers consumer sentiment data on Darden Restaurants (DRI). He gives his expectations for its earnings on Friday morning and compares it to peers.
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Darden Restaurants Expected to Have Stronger 4Q as Consumers, Economy Remain Stable -- Earnings Preview
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results Friday before the market opens. Here is what you need to know.
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Q4 Feast Ahead? Analysts Bet On Olive Garden To Boost Darden
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants Inc. DRI shares are trading slightly lower on Wednesday.
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Darden to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DRI's fiscal fourth-quarter results may reflect strong brand momentum and delivery gains. Yet, rising costs can pressure margins.
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Unlocking Q4 Potential of Darden Restaurants (DRI): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: June 16, 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 May 2025.
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Darden Restaurants price target boosted on Olive Garden turnaround optimism
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI), Olive Garden's owner, has seen its price target boosted by Jefferies analysts who have renewed confidence in the company's ability to increase traffic at its flagship restaurant. The analysts upped their price target to $210 from $165.
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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: June 13, 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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Darden's Triumph Amid QSR Woes (Q4 Earnings Preview)
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
This earnings season has been dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions and potential tariffs, overshadowing the actual financial results. Darden, however, seems particularly insulated from tariffs. Moreover, it is seeing strong traffic growth, even though consumers are more cautious.
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Brinker Vs Darden: Which Restaurant Stock Should You Consider Now?
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Brinker and Darden have both outperformed. Find out which restaurant stock offers a better balance of growth, value and momentum in today's market.
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Olive Garden Parent Hits All-Time High as Market Rally Gathers Steam
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Darden CEO Rick Cardenas emphasized the fact that changes in consumer sentiment aren't being reflected in consumer spending.
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Darden Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Same-Store Sales Rise Y/Y
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
DRI's third-quarter fiscal 2025 top-line benefits from strong segmental contributions and new restaurant openings.
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Darden: Still Growing, Still Holding
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
We maintain a hold rating on Darden Restaurants, Inc., viewing it as a house position for long-term wealth creation. Darden's fiscal Q3 2025 showed mixed results with a slight revenue miss but a one-penny EPS beat; comparable sales were up 0.7%. DRI continues to benefit from strong performance in LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, despite weaker fine dining and other business segments.
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Darden: Q3 Results Shake Off Recession Fears
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s shares surged over 6% despite mixed quarterly results, with the stock now near a 52-week high, reflecting investor relief that results were not worse. The company reported $2.80 EPS, slightly beating estimates, and $3.16 billion in revenue, $60 million short, indicating modest consumer spending growth. Darden's strong cash generation, healthy balance sheet, and growth ambitions, including plans to open 60-65 new restaurants, underscore its confidence in consumer resilience.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call March 20, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Courtney Aquilla - Senior Director, Finance and Investor Relations Rick Cardenas - President and Chief Executive Officer Raj Vennam - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jon Tower - Citi David Palmer - Evercore ISI Eric Gonzalez - KeyBanc Capital Markets Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer Sara Senatore - Bank of America Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Dennis Geiger - UBS David Tarantino - Baird Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Tyler Klaus - Stephens Lauren Silberman - Deutsche Bank Danilo Gargiulo - Bernstein Peter …
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Markets Await Leading Indicators Data
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
We had bounced off early-morning lows in today's pre-market trading, but it was very temporary and indexes look what looked like it may have been a hard turn lower. It's not: things are now pretty steadily in the red.
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Olive Garden Parent Rallies Despite Mixed Quarter As Uber Deliveries Expand
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Positive
Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants matched profit views, but sales of $3.158 billion, up 6.2%, missed expectations for $3.214 billion. The post Olive Garden Parent Rallies Despite Mixed Quarter As Uber Deliveries Expand appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
- IPO Date 1995-05-09
- Website https://www.darden.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO Rajesh Vennam
- Employees 191105