DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE: DRI · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$196.29
-0.11% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$22.48B
P/E ratio
20.68
P/S ratio
1.76x
EPS (TTM)
$9.49
Dividend yield
3.00%
52W range
$166 – $221
Volume
1.4M
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
5 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-0.6%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+5.9%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+5.4%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-3.4%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
67%
2 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-11.5%
2025-09-18
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | $2.95 | +0.3% | $200.71 | $203.05 | +1.2% |
| 2025-12-18 | $2.08 | -1.0% | $189.53 | $189.87 | +0.2% |
| 2025-09-18 | $1.97 | -2.0% | $208.79 | $184.73 | -11.5% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | $2.94 | $2.95 | +0.3% | $3.35B | +5.9% |
| 2025-11-30 | $2.10 | $2.08 | -1.0% | $3.10B | +7.3% |
| 2025-08-31 | $2.01 | $1.97 | -2.0% | $3.04B | +10.4% |
| 2025-05-31 | $2.97 | $2.98 | +0.3% | $3.27B | +10.6% |
| 2025-02-28 | $2.80 | $2.80 | +0.0% | $3.16B | +6.2% |
| 2024-11-30 | $2.02 | $2.03 | +0.5% | $2.89B | +6.0% |
| 2024-08-31 | $1.83 | $1.75 | -4.4% | $2.76B | +1.0% |
| 2024-05-31 | $2.61 | $2.65 | +1.5% | $2.96B | +6.8% |
| 2024-02-29 | $2.62 | $2.62 | +0.0% | $2.97B | — |
| 2023-11-30 | $1.73 | $1.84 | +6.4% | $2.73B | — |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.74 | $1.78 | +2.3% | $2.73B | — |
| 2023-05-31 | $2.53 | $2.60 | +2.8% | $2.77B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $10.69 | $13.3B | +10.1% | 25 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $12.15 | $14.4B | +4.4% | 25 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $12.85 | $15.1B | +4.6% | 25 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $13.60 | $15.8B | +4.6% | 25 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Darden Restaurants Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Darden Restaurants Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -0.6% over the last 4 quarters.
How does DRI stock react to earnings?
DRI stock has moved an average of -3.4% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 67% of those quarters.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's revenue growth rate?
Darden Restaurants Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +5.9% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +5.4% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for DRI in 2026?
Analysts expect Darden Restaurants Inc to report EPS of $10.69 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $13.3B, based on estimates from 25 analysts.