Is DRI a good investment in 2026?

Darden Restaurants trades at a P/E ratio of 21.3, with medium volatility (26.8% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of DRI?

Based on 30-day volatility of 26.8%, DRI has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.60 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does DRI pay dividends?

Yes, Darden Restaurants has a dividend yield of 2.95%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$23.67B

P/E RATIO

21.3

BETA

0.60

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.95%

52W HIGH

$228.27

52W LOW

$169.00

VOLATILITY

26.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$218.01 → $203.47-6.67%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$185.99 → $203.47+9.4%

DRI | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Consumer Cyclical Sector Context

Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.

METRIC	DRI	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.3x	20.0x	↑ 7%
Beta	0.60	1.20	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.95%	1.20%	Above avg
30d Volatility	26.8%	26%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare DRI's key metrics against its main consumer cyclical sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
DRDRI(You are here)	$203.47	$23.67B	Consumer Cyclical	—
AMZN	$214.33	$2.30T	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →
TSLA	$399.24	$1.50T	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →
HD	$357.15	$355.55B	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Darden Restaurants is currently trading at $203.47, which is 10.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.60, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DRI a good buy right now?

Darden Restaurants trades at 21.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 26.8% volatility.

Does DRI pay dividends?

Yes, Darden Restaurants offers a dividend yield of 2.95%. This translates to approximately $6.00 per share annually.

How volatile is DRI?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 26.8% and beta of 0.60,DRI is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.