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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DRI - US2371941053 - Common Stock

212.61 USD
-0.79 (-0.37%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
212.61 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DRI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DRI against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DRI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DRI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DRI had positive earnings in the past year.
DRI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DRI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years DRI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DRI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDRI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DRI (8.34%) is better than 79.85% of its industry peers.
DRI has a better Return On Equity (45.41%) than 91.79% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.03%, DRI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRI is below the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.34%
ROE 45.41%
ROIC 12.03%
ROA(3y)9%
ROA(5y)8.46%
ROE(3y)45.28%
ROE(5y)40.31%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)11.32%
DRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DRI has a Profit Margin of 8.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: DRI outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
DRI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DRI has a better Operating Margin (11.69%) than 62.69% of its industry peers.
DRI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRI has a worse Gross Margin (21.88%) than 85.07% of its industry peers.
DRI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.69%
PM (TTM) 8.69%
GM 21.88%
OM growth 3Y-1.01%
OM growth 5Y15.81%
PM growth 3Y-4.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y3.94%
DRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DRI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DRI has less shares outstanding
DRI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DRI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DRI Yearly Shares OutstandingDRI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

DRI has an Altman-Z score of 2.66. This is not the best score and indicates that DRI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DRI's Altman-Z score of 2.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRI outperforms 67.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DRI is 3.64, which is a good value as it means it would take DRI, 3.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DRI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.64) than 79.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.61 is on the high side and indicates that DRI has dependencies on debt financing.
DRI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRI outperforms 55.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.61
Debt/FCF 3.64
Altman-Z 2.66
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.81%
DRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that DRI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DRI has a worse Current ratio (0.42) than 82.84% of its industry peers.
DRI has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that DRI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.28, DRI is not doing good in the industry: 85.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.28
DRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DRI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.54%.
Measured over the past years, DRI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.78% on average per year.
DRI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.03%.
DRI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.54%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%12.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.12%
Sales Q2Q%10.63%

3.2 Future

DRI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.54% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DRI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.94%
EPS Next 2Y10%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
DRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.24, the valuation of DRI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DRI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DRI is cheaper than 67.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DRI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DRI.
61.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. DRI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 19.69
DRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DRI is on the same level as its industry peers.
DRI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRI is cheaper than 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.15
EV/EBITDA 14.72
DRI Per share dataDRI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DRI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DRI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y10%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DRI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.99. DRI pays more dividend than 82.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DRI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DRI grows each year by 16.99%, which is quite nice.
DRI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of DRI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DRI Yearly Dividends per shareDRI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

DRI pays out 62.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DRI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.74%
EPS Next 2Y10%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
DRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DRI Dividend Payout.DRI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DRI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC

NYSE:DRI (9/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 212.61 0 (0%)

212.61

-0.79 (-0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)06-20 2025-06-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-18 2025-09-18/bmo
Inst Owners89.02%
Inst Owner Change-1.96%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change7.86%
Market Cap24.79B
Analysts77.14
Price Target237 (11.47%)
Short Float %3.64%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%
Yearly Dividend5.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.99%
DP62.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-10 2025-07-10 (1.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.66%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.42%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.23%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.31%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)0.05%
PT rev (3m)10.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 19.69
P/S 2.05
P/FCF 24.15
P/OCF 14.59
P/B 10.72
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.72
EPS(TTM)9.56
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)10.8
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)8.81
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)14.57
OCFY6.85%
SpS103.58
BVpS19.82
TBVpS-6.79
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)0.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.34%
ROE 45.41%
ROCE 13.65%
ROIC 12.03%
ROICexc 12.31%
ROICexgc 17.77%
OM 11.69%
PM (TTM) 8.69%
GM 21.88%
FCFM 8.5%
ROA(3y)9%
ROA(5y)8.46%
ROE(3y)45.28%
ROE(5y)40.31%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)11.32%
ROICexc(3y)12.83%
ROICexc(5y)11.9%
ROICexgc(3y)17.84%
ROICexgc(5y)16.28%
ROCE(3y)14.18%
ROCE(5y)12.88%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.57%
OM growth 3Y-1.01%
OM growth 5Y15.81%
PM growth 3Y-4.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y3.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.61
Debt/FCF 3.64
Debt/EBITDA 1.93
Cap/Depr 130.19%
Cap/Sales 5.56%
Interest Coverage 8.21
Cash Conversion 88.11%
Profit Quality 97.82%
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 2.66
F-Score6
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)140.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.94%
Profit Quality(3y)96.8%
Profit Quality(5y)105.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.54%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%12.45%
EPS Next Y12.94%
EPS Next 2Y10%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.12%
Sales Q2Q%10.63%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y5.43%
EBIT growth 1Y2.95%
EBIT growth 3Y6.75%
EBIT growth 5Y26.36%
EBIT Next Year48.98%
EBIT Next 3Y17.9%
EBIT Next 5Y12.51%
FCF growth 1Y4.37%
FCF growth 3Y6.34%
FCF growth 5Y35.25%
OCF growth 1Y5.37%
OCF growth 3Y10.58%
OCF growth 5Y19.02%