Where it trades today
trading 66% 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 20.0x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 31.2%, 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
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in DRI.
- 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 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- 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 26 analysts, with an average price target of $232.96 versus $209.28 today (+11.3%). 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 $13.21B in trailing revenue (13.7% year over year), with a 9.1% net margin, and $790.97M of free cash flow, against $7.83B 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.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
Darden Restaurants trades at $209.28, 8.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.59, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is DRI a good buy right now?
Darden Restaurants trades at 20.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 31.2% volatility.
Does DRI pay dividends?
Yes, Darden Restaurants offers a dividend yield of 3.13%. That is roughly $6.55 per share a year.
How volatile is DRI?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 31.2% 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 $232.96 based on 26 analyst estimates, about 11.3% above the current price of $209.28. The published range runs from $156.00 to $276.00.
How much revenue does DRI generate?
Darden Restaurants reported $13.21B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 13.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.