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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC

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πŸ† #529 by market capEarnings Dec 16US Equity
$195.90β–Ό $1.12 (βˆ’0.57%)
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24hβ–Ό 0.6%
7dβ–Ό 8.3%
14dβ–Ό 6.3%
30dβ–Ό 9.2%
ytdβ–² 6.5%
1yβ–² 1.5%
🏦Market Cap
$22.44B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+9.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
69.4%
High
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
7.9%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.7x
Cheap
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$194.37 – $199.37
52-Week Range
$169.00 – $229.76
Volume
$2.33B
Avg Volume
$2.84B
Shares Outstanding
114.5M
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$13.21B
Last Q Revenue
$3.20B
P/E Ratio
19.4
P/S Ratio
1.7x
EPS (TTM)
$10.41
Dividend Yield
3.06%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’1.3%

Why Investors Own DRI

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +56.9% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 54% gross margin and 21% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$13.2Bβ–² +9.4% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
69.4%β–² +217.3% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.6Bβ–² +16.2% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$1.1Bβ–² +8.1% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
115.2Mβ–Ό βˆ’1.3% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$5.8Bβ–² +$349M YoY
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About DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC

Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$195.06
β–Ό βˆ’0.4% Downside
High Target$227.92
Low Target$177.18
Based on 10 analysts

Latest News & Updates

24/7 Wall StreetΒ·2d ago

Better Dividend Bet: DRI or SBUX? The Cash Flow Numbers Reveal a Clear Winner

Both Darden and Starbucks just got cheaper after steep selloffs, but one of them is quietly struggling to fund its own dividend from free cash flow while the other keeps raising payouts and buying back stock.

MarketBeatΒ·3d ago

Darden Restaurants Serves Up Fresh Catalysts for a Stock Price Rally

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BenzingaΒ·4d ago

Darden Is Winning Share, but One Analyst Says the Stock Is Already Fairly Priced

Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:DRI) stock is trading lower Friday after the company reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter results Thursday that narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for both revenue and earnings.

Seeking AlphaΒ·4d ago

Darden: Don't Expect Much Out Of The Stock

Darden Restaurants is holding up but appears fairly valued amid macroeconomic pressures. Q1 2027 saw revenue up 5.1% to $3.20B and blended same-restaurant sales rise 3.1%, with Yard House and LongHorn outperforming. Marg

BenzingaΒ·4d ago

These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Darden After Q1 Results

Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) on Thursday reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.

Seeking AlphaΒ·5d ago

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript