Darden Restaurants Stock Today

DRI Stock  USD 216.27  2.71  1.27%   

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Darden Restaurants is trading at 216.27 as of the 7th of February 2026. This is a 1.27 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 213.56. Darden Restaurants has less than a 13 % chance of experiencing some financial distress in the next two years of operation and had a solid performance during the last 90 days. Note, on January 15, 2026, Representative Rick Larsen of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Darden Restaurants's common stock.
Business Domain
Consumer Services
IPO Date
5th of May 1995
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Classification
Consumer Discretionary
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, it owned and operated 1,867 restaurants, which included 884 under the Olive Garden brand, 546 under the LongHorn Steakhouse brand name, 172 under the Cheddars Scratch Kitchen brand, 85 under the Yard House brand name, 62 under The Capital Grille brand, 45 under the Seasons 52 brand name, 42 under the Bahama Breeze brand, 28 under the Eddie Vs Prime Seafood brand name, and 3 under the Capital Burger brand and franchised 60 restaurants comprising 35 under the Olive Garden brand, 18 under the LongHorn Steakhouse brand name, 4 under the Cheddars Scratch Kitchen brand, 2 under The Capital Grille brand name, and 1 under the Bahama Breeze brand.Darden Restaurants, Inc. The company has 115.14 M outstanding shares of which 6.6 M shares are currently shorted by investors with about 3.24 days to cover. More on Darden Restaurants

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Darden Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
President CEORicardo CPA
Thematic IdeaRestaurants (View all Themes)
Old Names[1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, 1&1 Drillisch AG, Daklak Rubber Investment JSC]
Business ConcentrationHotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Consumer Services, Consumer Discretionary, NYSE Composite, SP 500 Index, Nasdaq Benchmark Consumer, TecDAX, Restaurants, Consumer Discretionary, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Restaurants, Consumer Cyclical (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.05920.0959
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Asset Turnover1.531.024
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Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.240.2011
Fairly Up
Very volatile
Net Debt7.2 B6.9 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities1.3 B2.6 B
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Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total9.7 B9.2 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets15.2 B14.5 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets767.3 M1.1 B
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Total Cash From Operating Activities2.1 BB
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Debt leverage enables Darden Restaurants to amplify potential investment gains using borrowed funds. Evaluating debt relative to total assets helps investors assess Darden Restaurants' financial structure and understand the extent to which Darden Restaurants' operations depend on creditor capital.
Liquidity
Darden Restaurants has 6.23 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 2.89, meaning that the company heavily relies on borrowing funds for operations. Darden Restaurants has a current ratio of 0.51, suggesting that it has not enough short term capital to pay financial commitments when the payables are due. That said, strategic use of leverage may enable Darden to fund expansion initiatives and generate superior returns.

Change In Working Capital

7.21 Million
Darden Restaurants (DRI) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA and employs 197,924 people. Darden Restaurants is listed under Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 25.16 B. Darden Restaurants runs under Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector within Consumer Discretionary industry. The entity has 115.14 M outstanding shares of which 6.6 M shares are currently shorted by investors with about 3.24 days to cover. Darden Restaurants has about 240 M in cash with 1.71 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 3.08.
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Ownership Allocation
Darden Restaurants holds a total of 115.14 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Darden Restaurants outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to obtain positions in Darden Restaurants to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Darden Restaurants. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Darden Restaurants as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that on January 15, 2026, Representative Rick Larsen of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Darden Restaurants's common stock.
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Darden Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Bank Of America Corp2025-06-30
1.7 M
Earnest Partners Llc2025-06-30
1.5 M
Jpmorgan Chase & Co2025-06-30
1.5 M
Northern Trust Corp2025-06-30
1.4 M
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2025-06-30
1.2 M
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2025-06-30
975.6 K
Goldman Sachs Group Inc2025-06-30
945.7 K
Hamlin Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
918.4 K
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership2025-06-30
880.8 K
Capital World Investors2025-06-30
14.6 M
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
14.1 M
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Darden Restaurants Historical Income Statement

As of now, Darden Restaurants' Operating Income is increasing as compared to previous years. The Darden Restaurants' current EBIT is estimated to increase to about 1.6 B, while Total Revenue is projected to decrease to under 7 B. View More Fundamentals

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Darden Restaurants Corporate Directors

Nana MensahIndependent DirectorProfile
Timothy WilmottIndependent DirectorProfile
Margaret AtkinsIndependent DirectorProfile
Cynthia JamisonIndependent DirectorProfile
When determining whether Darden Restaurants offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Darden Restaurants' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Darden Restaurants Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Darden Restaurants Stock:
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Is there potential for Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure market expansion? Will Darden introduce new products? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Darden Restaurants. Projected growth potential of Darden fundamentally drives upward valuation adjustments. Understanding fair value requires weighing current performance against future potential. All the valuation information about Darden Restaurants listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.118
Dividend Share
5.8
Earnings Share
9.54
Revenue Per Share
107.814
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.073
Understanding Darden Restaurants requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects Darden's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value - what Darden Restaurants' is actually worth based on fundamentals - guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Analysts utilize numerous techniques to assess fundamental value, seeking to purchase shares when trading prices fall beneath estimated intrinsic worth. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push Darden Restaurants' price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
It's important to distinguish between Darden Restaurants' intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Darden Restaurants should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. In contrast, Darden Restaurants' trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.