Darden Restaurants, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $24.30B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.55
- Forward P/E
- 19.78
- Dividend yield
- 2.87%
- 52-week range
- $169.00$229.76
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.25M
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $211.20 - $217.40 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $229.76 |
| 52-Week Low | $169.00 |
| Open | $216.12 |
| Volume (last close) | 692.07K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.25M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 13.37B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.18B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.03B |
| EPS (TTM) | $10.23 |
| Profit Margin | 8.85% |
| Operating Margin | 11.69% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 57.16% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.20 |
| Annual Dividend | $6.24 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.97% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 24.30B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 114.40M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.55 |
| Forward P/E | 19.78 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.82 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 11.75 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 |
| 50-Day MA | $211.58 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $205.18 |
| 1-Year Change | +16.68% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Darden Restaurants at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a market capitalization of $24.30B. The stock trades at 20.6× trailing earnings, 19.8× forward earnings and 1.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.18B on revenue of $13.37B (a 8.8% profit margin) and generated $1.03B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $220.50M in cash and securities against $6.63B of debt, a net debt position of $6.41B.
Darden Restaurants pays a quarterly dividend totaling $6.24 per share a year, a 2.87% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 61% payout ratio and 10 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 16.7% over the past year. At $212.40 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $169.00 to $229.76, above its 200-day moving average of $205.18.
Based on 23 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $236.84, 11.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darden Restaurants
What is the current stock price for DRI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, DRI stock trades at $212.40. The 52-week range is $169.00–$229.76, with a day range of $211.20–$217.40.
What is the P/E ratio for DRI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Darden Restaurants's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 20.6, meaning investors pay $20.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 19.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Darden Restaurants operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does DRI pay dividends?
Yes, Darden Restaurants pays a 2.87% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($6.24 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 61.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 9, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for DRI?
Based on ratings from 23 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for DRI is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $236.84, a 11.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $212.40.
What is the market cap of DRI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Darden Restaurants's market capitalization is $24.30B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Darden Restaurants operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.