DRI stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Darden Restaurants, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $228.54 — +0.4% versus the last price of $227.68. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
DRI historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in DRI.
DRI annual returns by year
Congress trading in DRI
5 members of Congress have disclosed trading DRI — 7 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $119,501. Most recent disclosure: Oct 31, 2025.
See who in Congress traded DRI →Insider activity in DRI
DRI's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 13 sales ($15.6M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 5, 2026.
| Aug 5, 2026 | Wilkerson John W. | President, Olive Garden | Sell | $521,035 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Wilkerson John W. | President, Olive Garden | Sell | $1.3M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Williamson Laura B | President, LongHorn Steakhouse | Sell | $226,792 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Williamson Laura B | President, LongHorn Steakhouse | Sell | $90,768 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Vennam Rajesh | SVP, CFO | Sell | $1.8M |
About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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.
DRI Key Statistics
DRI in plain English
- P/E ratio (21.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of DRI's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (53.72%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (9.13%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.80%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
DRI stock: frequently asked questions
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s stock price today?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) last traded at $227.68 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $169.00 and $228.73.
Is DRI stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on DRI is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $228.54 — about +0.4% versus the current price of $227.68. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in DRI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,917 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 392%, or 17.3% per year.
Does DRI pay a dividend?
Yes. Darden Restaurants, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.80% per year at today's share price.
What is DRI's P/E ratio?
DRI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.0, and 18.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade DRI stock?
Yes — 5 members of Congress have disclosed trades in DRI under the STOCK Act, totaling 7 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $119,501.
What is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol DRI on the NYSE.
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