Ticker: DRI

Darden Restaurants

Consumer Consumer Discretionary Restaurants
Price 207.65
Reco Buy Potential 68 Risk 39 Updated 2026-09-09

Forecast impact

positive
Target +17.0% target fill 85.5%
Reaction D5 -0.40% · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential +3 · Risk -1 valid until 2026-10-01

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Description

Company and Business Model

Darden Restaurants operates in the consumer discretionary sector, primarily focusing on the casual dining segment. The company owns and manages several well-known restaurant brands, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Its core products include a variety of Italian and American cuisine offerings, with major revenue sources stemming from food and beverage sales. Darden also emphasizes customer experience and operational efficiency to drive profitability.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Darden Restaurants is more aligned with dividend investors due to its consistent dividend yield and stable revenue growth. The company demonstrates a balanced approach, appealing to those seeking both income and moderate growth potential. Its established market presence and financial performance suggest a lower risk profile, making it suitable for investors with a medium to long-term horizon.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-05
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
10.46
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
11.2%
EPS surprise
0.8%
20d volatility
1.6%
Dividend yield
2.8%
last ex-date
2026-07-10
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-29 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals and positive momentum support growth potential.
2026-07-07 Buy Hold Solid fundamentals, but mixed momentum and market signals.
2026-06-10 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals and positive momentum support growth potential.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-09-01 Deutsche Bank Target Raised 236 → 245 215.36
2026-08-27 KeyBanc Target Raised 228 → 237 218.95
2026-08-24 Robert W. Baird Rating Upgraded — → 250 221.6
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Analysts Goldman Sachs raise dividend to $5 per share following stress test results

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