Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Darden Restaurants (DRI) trades at $195.11, up 1.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $169.00 to $229.76; the price is 15.1% below that high. It sits 4.3% below its 200-day average of $203.85, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 30.7% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 19.2 and a dividend yield of 3.29%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/dri
Where it trades today
trading 43% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- DRI is valued near its sector range at 19.2x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 30.7%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- DRI remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 15.1% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- DRI is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for DRI come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for DRI. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Darden Restaurants does
Darden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, Darden and Darden Restaurants brand names. Darden Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Orlando, Florida.
What analysts expect
DRI carries a buy consensus from 24 analysts, with an average price target of $234.42 versus $195.11 today (+20.1%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
DRI generated $13.37B in trailing revenue (5.1% year over year), with a 8.8% net margin, and $1.02B of free cash flow, against $8.35B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13.21B | $2.86B | $1.61B | $1.21B | $10.45 | $1.09B |
| 2025 | $12.08B | $2.64B | $1.44B | $1.05B | $8.93 | $1.03B |
| 2024 | $11.39B | $2.43B | $1.35B | $1.03B | $8.57 | $983.60M |
| 2023 | $10.49B | $2.11B | $1.22B | $981.90M | $8.06 | $951.30M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
DRI beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$246.67$2.66TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 7.8% below its 50-day average and 4.3% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 34 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $203.71 (+4.4%), the nearest floor $190.22 (-2.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is DRI a good buy right now?
Darden Restaurants trades at 19.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 30.7% volatility.
Does DRI pay dividends?
Yes, Darden Restaurants offers a dividend yield of 3.29%. That is roughly $6.42 per share a year.
How volatile is DRI?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.7% and beta of 0.59, DRI is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for DRI?
The average analyst price target for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is $234.42 based on 24 analyst estimates, about 20.1% above the current price of $195.11. The published range runs from $163.00 to $276.00.
How much revenue does DRI generate?
Darden Restaurants reported $13.37B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 5.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 8.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare DRI with anything
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