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DRI

Darden Restaurants Inc

NYSE: DRI · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS

$194.56
+1.29% today

Updated 2026-05-05

Market cap
$22.31B
P/E ratio
20.54
P/S ratio
1.75x
EPS (TTM)
$9.48
Dividend yield
2.94%
52W range
$166 – $221
Volume
1.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
4.3
Quality
C
7.0
Profitability
B+
4.0
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.3
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →199 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$225.48
+15.89%
12-Month target
$201.62
+3.63%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$128.94
Margin of safety
-65.03%
3 Strong Buy17 Buy11 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ ROE 51.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $610.20M — positive
Risks
- Altman Z 1.33 — distress zone
- 65.03% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$9.63B$10.49B$11.39B$12.08B$12.76B$13.3B
Net income$952.80M$981.90M$1.03B$1.05B$306.80M
EPS$9.48$10.69
Free cash flow$857.00M$951.80M$983.60M$1.03B$610.20M
Profit margin9.89%9.36%9.02%8.69%8.66%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-17MILANES, DOUGLAS J.Sale3,620$202.17
2026-04-07KOREN, LINDSAY L.Sale300$194.32
2026-04-06MARTIN, MELVIN JOHNSale5,091

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
DRI$22.31B554.77.04.04.3-65.03%Buy
AMZN$2.93T658.76.53.36.0-64.25%Buy
TSLA$1.47T336.74.02.07.5-50.49%Avoid
HD$322.59B502.77.53.35.8-28.62%Hold
BABA$321.85B504.06.08.05.8+72.83%Buy
TM$228.08B555.35.06.35.0Buy

Smart narrative

Darden Restaurants Inc trades at $194.56. representing a P/E of 20.54x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.33, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $12.76B. with profit margins at 8.66%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $128.94.

Frequently asked questions

What is Darden Restaurants Inc's stock price?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) trades at $194.56.
Is Darden Restaurants Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $128.94.
What is the price target of Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)?
The analyst target price is $225.48, representing +15.9% upside from the current price of $194.56.
What is the intrinsic value of Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $128.94, a -65.0% margin of safety versus $194.56.
What is the future stock price of DRI by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Darden Restaurants Inc could reach $1,649.17 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $12.76B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.33 — distress.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.75x
ROE51.50%
Beta0.63
50D MA$201.30
200D MA$196.73
Shares out0.11B
Float0.11B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.4M

Performance

1 week-0.88%
1 month-1.02%
3 months-8.32%
YTD+5.73%
1 year
3 years
5 years