Key facts, as of
As of October 7, 2026, Darden Restaurants (DRI) trades at $203.14, up 5.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $169.00 to $229.76; the price is 11.6% below that high. It is 11.6% below its all-time high of $229.76, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +319.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 0.5% below its 200-day average of $204.19, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 31.7% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 19.4 and a dividend yield of 3.19%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock analysis", 2026-10-07. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/dri
Where it trades today
trading 56% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Darden Restaurants (DRI) is 11.6% below its all-time high of $229.76, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +319.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 19.4x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 31.7%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
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
- 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: Oct 7, 2026, 9:55 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- 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 25 analysts, with an average price target of $233.44 versus $203.14 today (+14.9%). 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 $794.79M of free cash flow, against $8.37B 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.
Which ETFs hold it
DRI is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLY: 0.65% of the fund, holding #30 of 47.
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.$256.29$2.76TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 4.1% below its 50-day average and 0.5% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 46 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $211.31 (+4.0%), the nearest floor $194.39 (-4.3%).
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 investment in 2026?
Darden Restaurants trades at a P/E ratio of 19.4, with high volatility (31.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of DRI?
Based on 30-day volatility of 31.7%, DRI has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.62 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does DRI pay dividends?
Yes, Darden Restaurants has a dividend yield of 3.19%.
How far is DRI from its all-time high?
Darden Restaurants is 11.6% below its all-time high of $229.76, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +319.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold DRI?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Darden Restaurants. The largest weights: XLY (0.65%), SCHD (0.59%), VYM (0.10%), VTV (0.09%) and VOO (0.04%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is DRI?
0.04%, as of August 31, 2026: DRI is holding #353 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.37 in Darden Restaurants.
What is the analyst price target for DRI?
The average analyst price target for Darden Restaurants (DRI) is $233.44 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 14.9% above the current price of $203.14. 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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