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Key stats

Market cap: $24.95B
Price / Earnings ratio: 20.7x
EPS (TTM): $10.31
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $229.76
52-week low: $169.00
Dividend yield: 2.83%
Dividend amount (latest): $1.62
EPS vs analyst estimate: -1.5%Q1 FY26 · $1.97 vs $2.00

Source: third-party data provider, as of October 31, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 62.83
MACD 12/26/9: 2.85
EMA 9 of MACD: 1.71
MACD histogram: 1.14
SMA 50: $210.52; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $209.96; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $205.65; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $203.30; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of October 29, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Buy

Based on 13 analyst ratings

Strong Sell0

Sell0

Hold3

Buy10

Strong Buy0

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Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2022

2023

2025

2026

16B10B5B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2022

2023

2025

2026

15B10B5B0

Revenue to Profit

2026

$13.2B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$2.9B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$1.2B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$1.97

$2.00

Q1FY26

$2.10

Q2FY26

$3.00

Q3FY26

$3.57

Q4FY26

$2.11

Q1FY27

The market is expecting earnings per share of $2.11 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Darden Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc. operates full service restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates restaurants under the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, and Seasons 52 brand names.

SectorConsumer Cyclical

IndustryRestaurants

Employees209,931

CEOMr. Ricardo Cardenas CPA

IPO DateMay 5, 1995

HeadquartersOrlando, FL

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. Ricardo Cardenas CPA	CEO, President & Director	1968
Mr. Rajesh Vennam	Senior VP & CFO	1974
Ms. Sarah H. King	Senior VP & Chief People Officer	1970
Mr. Todd A. Burrowes	President of Business Development	1963
Mr. John Melvin Martin	President of Specialty Restaurant Group	1961
Mr. Christopher Chang	Senior VP & Chief Information Officer	—
Ms. Courtney Aquilla	Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations	—
Ms. Lindsay L. Koren	Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary	1978
Ms. Susan M. Connelly	Senior VP and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer	1971
Mr. Douglas J. Milanes	Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer	1963

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-6.8	+10.2
2022	-6.0	+3.8	-5.0	+1.3	-5.9	-8.7	+8.9	-0.8	+0.3	+14.1	+2.8	-5.0
2023	+5.7	-2.8	+8.0	-1.3	+4.8	+3.3	+0.9	-6.5	-7.9	+2.2	+7.4	+2.7
2024	+0.2	+2.1	-2.4	-8.3	-0.5	+0.1	-1.4	+8.8	+3.7	-2.5	+10.4	+8.5
2025	+4.7	+0.9	+6.0	-4.2	+7.2	+0.5	-8.2	+1.7	-8.5	-6.4	+1.1	+5.8
2026	+6.5	+6.4	-6.6	+3.9	+4.7	+2.0	+0.8	+3.9	-10.3	+11.7

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FAQ

Buying Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "DRI", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy DRI by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Darden Restaurants from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Darden Restaurants regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for DRI is around 2.83% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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