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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)

$228.67−0.84%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 5, 2026$228.67▲ 26.97% in range
Nov 5, 2025Low $169.21 · High $230.61Nov 5, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

Darden Restaurants closed at $228.67 on Nov 5, down 0.84%, 0.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.0M shares was 1.07× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +13.5% over one month, +17.2% over six months, +26.9% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 30, 2026, revenue was $3.20B, up 5.1% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 7.3%.

Short interest was 6.9M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 2.4% from the prior report (6.1% of float, 6.2 days to cover).

Market cap$25.87B113.1M shares
Revenue · quarter$3.20B+5.1% YoY
Diluted EPS$2.04−6.8% YoY
P/E · TTM21.9×P/S 1.9×
Net margin7.3%Gross 52.6%
Dividend yield2.83%$1.62 last paid
52-week range169.21 – 230.61−0.8% from high
Volume1.0M1.07× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d29.4%Annualised
Short % of float6.1%6.2 days to cover
Net cash-$2.40BCash $220.5M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +3.7%1M +13.5%3M +7.0%6M +17.2%YTD +24.3%1Y +26.9%3Y +57.1%5Y +57.8%

Earnings reactions

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Rank within Restaurants & Hospitality

Percentile among 45 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum65
Revenue growth55
Net margin64
Value (low P/E)68
Size89

Industry medians: 6-month return +6.0%, revenue growth +3.9%, net margin 5.4%, P/E 30.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short6.9M+2.4% vs prior
Days to cover6.2Settled Oct 15
% of float6.1%
Short vol. 10d77.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Restaurants & Hospitality

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
DRIDarden Restaurants$228.67−0.84%+17.2%+5.1%7.3%21.9$25.87B
QSRRestaurant Brands International$78.55+0.22%−0.7%+3.1%21.5%18.2$27.36BCompare
YUMCYum China Holdings$49.77+0.18%+3.5%+12.6%7.8%17.2$16.73BCompare
YUMYum! Brands$166.09−0.13%+5.6%+12.3%39.3%20.2$44.68BCompare
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill$35.40+0.57%+6.4%+9.6%10.3%32.5$44.78BCompare
ARMKARAMARK$50.30−3.88%+11.6%+9.3%1.9%34.6$13.26BCompare
TXRHTexas Roadhouse$191.79−2.37%+21.4%+11.1%7.3%30.5$12.59BCompare
EATBrinker International$212.66−3.53%+45.4%+9.4%7.7%17.6$8.83BCompare
CAVACAVA Group$60.01−3.18%−29.0%+31.3%6.2%105.8$7.01BCompare

News about Darden Restaurants

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WEN vs. DRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 29, 2026NeutralDarden Franchisee of the Year Big Steaks Management Deploys Guestologie Across All Nine Ruth’s Chris Steak House LocationsGlobeNewswire Inc. · Sep 15, 2026▲ PositiveSix Darden Executives Sold Within a Week. Here's What to Make of ItThe Motley Fool · Aug 9, 2026NeutralA Darden Executive Kept Just 742 Shares Directly After Selling. Here's What Investors Should KnowThe Motley Fool · Aug 9, 2026NeutralWhat This Darden Insider Sale Means as the Chain Plans 80 New RestaurantsThe Motley Fool · Jul 31, 2026Neutral

Quick answers

What does Darden Restaurants do?
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $13 billion in system sales across 2,202 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2026, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (42% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (26%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's.
What is DRI's market cap?
$25.87B, based on the Nov 5 close of $228.67.
What is DRI's P/E ratio?
21.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.18B.
Does Darden Restaurants pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.62 per share (ex-date Oct 9), an annualised yield of 2.83%.
How much of DRI is sold short?
6.9M shares, 6.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is DRI in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Restaurants & Hospitality industry.

About Darden Restaurants

Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $13 billion in system sales across 2,202 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2026, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (42% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (26%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 167 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.

HQ: Orlando, FL209,931 employeesListed May 15, 1995darden.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology