Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for DRI?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for DRI is "Buy" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for DRI?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for DRI is $222.00, representing an upside of 1.5% from the current price of $218.66.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 23, 2026	Nick Setyan	Mizuho	Upgrades	Buy	$195.00 → $235.00 +40.00 (20.5%)
Jan 21, 2026	Brian Vaccaro	Raymond James	Downgrades	Hold	-
Jan 8, 2026	Jake Bartlett	Truist	Downgrades	Hold	$240.00 → $207.00 -33.00 (-13.8%)
Jan 7, 2026	Jeffrey Bernstein	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$230.00 → $227.00 -3.00 (-1.3%)
Jan 6, 2026	Andrew Strelzik	BMO Capital	Maintains	Hold	$205.00 → $220.00 +15.00 (7.3%)
Dec 22, 2025	Nick Setyan	Mizuho	Maintains	Hold	$185.00 → $195.00 +10.00 (5.4%)
Dec 19, 2025	Jim Salera	Stephens	Reiterates	Hold	$205.00 → $205.00 +0.00 (0.0%)
Dec 19, 2025	Peter Saleh	BTIG	Reiterates	Strong Buy	$225.00 → $225.00 +0.00 (0.0%)
Dec 17, 2025	Greg Francfort	Guggenheim	Maintains	Strong Buy	$235.00 → $230.00 -5.00 (-2.1%)
Dec 15, 2025	Andy Barish	Jefferies	Maintains	Hold	$210.00 → $200.00 -10.00 (-4.8%)
Dec 12, 2025	Brian Harbour	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Buy	$238.00 → $236.00 -2.00 (-0.8%)
Dec 11, 2025	Jim Salera	Stephens	Maintains	Hold	$215.00 → $205.00 -10.00 (-4.7%)
Dec 9, 2025	David Palmer	Evercore ISI Group	Maintains	Buy	$240.00 → $225.00 -15.00 (-6.3%)
Dec 3, 2025	Jon Tower	Citi	Maintains	Strong Buy	$239.00 → $232.00 -7.00 (-2.9%)
Nov 24, 2025	Nick Setyan	Mizuho	Maintains	Hold	$190.00 → $185.00 -5.00 (-2.6%)

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