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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DRI - US2371941053 - Common Stock

199.77 USD
-0.48 (-0.24%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
198.18 USD
-1.59 (-0.8%)
Pre-Market: 1/8/2026, 5:02:00 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DRI. DRI was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. DRI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DRI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DRI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DRI had a positive cash flow from operations.
DRI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DRI had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.67%, DRI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.70% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 53.94%, DRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.02%, DRI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DRI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.45%. This is above the industry average of 10.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.67%
ROE 53.94%
ROIC 12.02%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DRI has a better Profit Margin (8.92%) than 70.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRI has declined.
DRI's Operating Margin of 11.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRI outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
DRI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DRI (21.63%) is worse than 84.21% of its industry peers.
DRI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.64%
PM (TTM) 8.92%
GM 21.63%
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 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DRI is creating some value.
DRI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DRI has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DRI is higher compared to a year ago.
DRI Yearly Shares OutstandingDRI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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 2.45. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.45) than 66.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DRI is 2.67, which is a good value as it means it would take DRI, 2.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DRI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.67) than 82.71% of its industry peers.
DRI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.24, DRI is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF 2.67
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC8.32%
DRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that DRI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DRI (0.39) is worse than 81.20% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.26 indicates that DRI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DRI (0.26) is worse than 87.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.39
Quick Ratio 0.26
DRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.62% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, DRI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.61% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.62%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%2.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.61%
Revenue growth 3Y7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
DRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.32, DRI is valued on the expensive side.
70.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say DRI is valued slightly cheaper.
DRI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.39.
DRI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRI is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
DRI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.32
Fwd PE 17.39
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

DRI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
DRI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRI is cheaper than 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.03
EV/EBITDA 12.55
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

The 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)1.73
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%. 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 1.94. DRI pays more dividend than 88.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, DRI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DRI grows each year by 16.99%, which is quite nice.
DRI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DRI has decreased its dividend 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

60.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DRI. 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.
DP60.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.63%
DRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 198.18 -1.59 (-0.8%)

199.77

-0.48 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Inst Owners94.95%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change9.99%
Market Cap23.24B
Revenue(TTM)12.58B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts77.3
Price Target223.78 (12.02%)
Short Float %3.2%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%
Yearly Dividend5.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.99%
DP60.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-09 2026-01-09 (1.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.05%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.55%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.66%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.59%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.23%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.16%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.32
Fwd PE 17.39
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 24.03
P/OCF 13.67
P/B 11.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.55
EPS(TTM)9.83
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)11.49
Fwd EY5.75%
FCF(TTM)8.31
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)14.61
OCFY7.31%
SpS108.13
BVpS17.89
TBVpS-7.95
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number62.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.67%
ROE 53.94%
ROCE 14.23%
ROIC 12.02%
ROICexc 12.28%
ROICexgc 17.2%
OM 11.64%
PM (TTM) 8.92%
GM 21.63%
FCFM 7.69%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.15%
ROICexgc 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF 2.67
Debt/EBITDA 1.29
Cap/Depr 135.69%
Cap/Sales 5.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.82%
Profit Quality 86.17%
Current Ratio 0.39
Quick Ratio 0.26
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score9
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)8.62%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%2.46%
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.61%
Revenue growth 3Y7.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.58%
EBIT growth 1Y8.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.75%
EBIT growth 5Y26.36%
EBIT Next Year47.9%
EBIT Next 3Y17.97%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
FCF growth 1Y8.15%
FCF growth 3Y6.34%
FCF growth 5Y35.25%
OCF growth 1Y11.89%
OCF growth 3Y10.58%
OCF growth 5Y19.02%

DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC / DRI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DRI.


Can you provide the valuation status for DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) stock?

DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DRI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) is 20.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.17.


Is the dividend of DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.33%.