NYSE : DRI

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

$203.58 USD

-$3.39 (-1.64%)

Volume
1.19M
Average Volume
1.32M
Market Capitalization
$23.32B
P/E Ratio
19.46
Dividend Yield
3.01%
Price Target
$229.00
Year High
$220.65
Year Low
$169.00
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$0.57
Current Ratio
$0.31
Company Overview

NYSE

Ricardo Cardenas

Restaurants

Consumer Cyclical

DRI

191105

US

USD

https://www.darden.com

407 245 4000

237194105

0000940944

Liquidity Metrics

2.74

0.31

0.21

0.07

0.57

Sales & Valuation

$13.21B

1.76

10.54

20.84

9.79

Profitability

$10.39

$1.21B

9.13%

10.51%

56.01%

9.38%

P/E Metrics

19.46

1.14

1.14

Analyst Price Target & Rating

$229.00

$245.00

$206.00

Neutral

3/5

59 Analysts

-11.10%

Financial Health Scores

2.61

8/9

-$2.06B

$12.86B

$10.65B

$1.78B

Key Metrics (TTM)

$29.15B

2.21

12.47

0.31

56.01%

13.11%

5.19%

4.80%

$67.73

-6 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Kevin Kalicak Senior Vice President of Finance for Olive Garden
Ricardo Cardenas Chief Executive Officer, President & Director
Todd A. Burrowes President of Business Development
Douglas J. Milanes Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer
John Melvin Martin President of Specialty Restaurant Group
Courtney Aquilla Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations
Lindsay L. Koren Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Sarah H. King Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
Susan Connelly Senior Vice President and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
Christopher Chang Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Daniel J. Kiernan President of Olive Garden
Rajesh Vennam Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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About Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Stock

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 Capita ... l Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

CEO of Popular Restaurant Group Sells 17,449 Shares for Tax Withholding, According to Recent SEC Filing

2026-07-31 18:05:01

The reported transaction involved 17,449 shares valued at ~$3.4 million at the transaction price of $196.31 per share. The disposition represented 14% of the insider's direct equity holdings, including shares acquired via the underlying option exercise.

A Darden Insider Sold Shares as the Company Returned $310 Million to Owners

2026-07-30 20:43:49

According to a Form 4 filing, a Darden executive sold 2,226 shares for about $463,386 based on the July 29, 2026 weighted average execution price. Still, she retains 4,165 directly held shares and additional derivative securities.

What This Darden Insider Sale Means as the Chain Plans 80 New Restaurants

2026-07-30 20:35:09

The transaction involved the sale of 4,373 shares at $210.42 per share on July 29, 2026, for a total value of about $920,200. King maintains a residual equity position of 742 directly held shares and over 7,000 derivative securities as of the filing date.

What This Darden CFO Sale Means as Beef Inflation Looms

2026-07-30 20:00:37

The disposition involved 8,478 shares valued at $1.8 million based on a weighted average price of $210.00 per share on July 29, 2026. The transaction reduced the CFO's direct equity holdings by 50% in this filing.

Darden's CEO Sold Shares as LongHorn Jumped 9.5% and Olive Garden Lagged

2026-07-30 19:22:15

According to a Form 4 filing, Darden's CEO sold 39,134 shares on July 28, 2026, at a weighted average price of $209.06, totaling a transaction value of about $8.2 million. The transaction was executed as an option exercise at $124.24 per share followed by an immediate sale, with no indirect holdings reported in the Form 4 filing.

Dai ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd Increases Holdings in Darden Restaurants, Inc. $DRI

2026-07-27 03:56:04

Dai ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd increased its position in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) by 66.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,495 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares

Bank of Nova Scotia Has $13.04 Million Stock Position in Darden Restaurants, Inc. $DRI

2026-07-26 04:03:19

Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its holdings in shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) by 36.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 66,545 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 37,679 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova

Darden Restaurants: LongHorn And New Restaurants Broaden The Growth Case

2026-07-23 08:06:25

Darden Restaurants earns a reiterated buy rating as LongHorn's growth reduces reliance on Olive Garden and diversifies earnings. Olive Garden's lighter-portions menu boosts visit frequency, supporting 2.4% same-restaurant-sales growth and 50bps margin expansion to 24.3%. DRI targets 3–4% annual unit growth, with LongHorn expanding faster and new-store returns exceeding cost of capital by several hundred basis points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) stock price?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.(NYSE:DRI) stock price is $203.58 in the last trading session. During the trading session, DRI stock reached the peak price of $220.65 while $169 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in DRI stock occurred in the recent session was --1.64% while the dollar amount for the price change in DRI stock was -$3.39.

DRI's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed DRI is part of Restaurants industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector.

Who are the executives of DRI?

Kevin Kalicak | Senior Vice President of Finance for Olive Garden
Ricardo Cardenas | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director
Todd A. Burrowes | President of Business Development
Douglas J. Milanes | Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer
John Melvin Martin | President of Specialty Restaurant Group

How many employees does DRI have?

Number of DRI employees currently stands at 191105. DRI operates from 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837, US.

Link for DRI official website?

Official Website of DRI is: https://www.darden.com

How do I contact DRI?

DRI could be contacted at phone #407 245 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. DRI operates from 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837, US.

How many shares of DRI are traded daily?

The average number of DRI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.32M.

What is the market cap of DRI currently?

The market value of DRI currently stands at $23.32B with its latest stock price at $203.58