Darden Restaurants Stock Forecast, Price & News

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darden Restaurants a buy right now?

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Darden Restaurants in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Darden Restaurants stock.
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How has Darden Restaurants' stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Darden Restaurants' stock was trading at $70.21 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, DRI shares have increased by 94.5% and is now trading at $136.59.
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When is Darden Restaurants' next earnings date?

Darden Restaurants is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 24th 2022.
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How were Darden Restaurants' earnings last quarter?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) posted its earnings results on Friday, December, 17th. The restaurant operator reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.05. The restaurant operator earned $2.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.23 billion. Darden Restaurants had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.83% and a net margin of 10.73%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 37.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.74 EPS.
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How often does Darden Restaurants pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Darden Restaurants?

Darden Restaurants announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 17th. Investors of record on Monday, January 10th will be given a dividend of $1.10 per share on Tuesday, February 1st. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 7th.
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Is Darden Restaurants a good dividend stock?

Darden Restaurants pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.26%. Darden Restaurants has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Darden Restaurants is 62.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Darden Restaurants will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.95% next year. This indicates that Darden Restaurants will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Darden Restaurants' stock buyback program work?

Darden Restaurants declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Thursday, September 23rd 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $750,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 3.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Darden Restaurants issued on next quarter's earnings?

Darden Restaurants issued an update on its FY22 earnings guidance on Friday, December, 17th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $7.35-7.60 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $7.61. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.55-9.70 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.54 billion.

What price target have analysts set for DRI?

24 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Darden Restaurants' stock. Their forecasts range from $150.00 to $180.00. On average, they expect Darden Restaurants' share price to reach $168.55 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Darden Restaurants' key executives?

Darden Restaurants' management team includes the following people:

• Gene Lee, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Ricardo Cardenas, President & Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Rajesh Vennam, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior VP
• Chris Chang, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
• Matthew R. Broad, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior VP

What is Gene Lee's approval rating as Darden Restaurants' CEO?

333 employees have rated Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee on Glassdoor.com. Gene Lee has an approval rating of 88% among Darden Restaurants' employees.

Who are some of Darden Restaurants' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Darden Restaurants include McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Yum! Brands (YUM), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Wendy's (WEN), Papa John's International (PZZA), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Jack in the Box (JACK), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Brinker International (EAT), Dine Brands Global (DIN) and Denny's (DENN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Darden Restaurants own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Darden Restaurants investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Walt Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Micron Technology (MU), PayPal (PYPL), Alibaba Group (BABA) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Darden Restaurants' stock symbol?

Darden Restaurants trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DRI."

Who are Darden Restaurants' major shareholders?

Darden Restaurants' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (0.32%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.21%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.20%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.12%), Strs Ohio (0.10%) and Gradient Investments LLC (0.07%). Company insiders that own Darden Restaurants stock include Daniel J Kiernan, David C George, Douglas J Milanes, Eugene I Lee Jr, Eugene I Lee, Jr, John W Madonna, M Shan Atkins, Matthew R Broad, Melvin John Martin, Nana Mensah, Ricardo Cardenas, Sarah H King, Susan M Connelly, Todd Burrowes and William S Simon.
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Which major investors are selling Darden Restaurants stock?

DRI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Moody National Bank Trust Division, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Wealthfront Advisers LLC, Machina Capital S.A.S., Royal London Asset Management Ltd., and Nordea Investment Management AB. Company insiders that have sold Darden Restaurants company stock in the last year include Daniel J Kiernan, Douglas J Milanes, Eugene I Lee Jr, Eugene I Lee, Jr, John W Madonna, M Shan Atkins, Matthew R Broad, Melvin John Martin, Nana Mensah, Ricardo Cardenas, Sarah H King, Susan M Connelly, Todd Burrowes, and William S Simon.
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Which major investors are buying Darden Restaurants stock?

DRI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Cutler Group LP, Sciencast Management LP, Clear Street Markets LLC, First Hawaiian Bank, Evergreen Wealth Solutions LLC, Private Trust Co. NA, and Gradient Investments LLC. Company insiders that have bought Darden Restaurants stock in the last two years include David C George, Eugene I Lee Jr, M Shan Atkins, Matthew R Broad, Ricardo Cardenas, and Todd Burrowes.
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How do I buy shares of Darden Restaurants?

Shares of DRI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Darden Restaurants' stock price today?

One share of DRI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $136.59.

How much money does Darden Restaurants make?

Darden Restaurants has a market capitalization of $17.45 billion and generates $7.20 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $629.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.99 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Darden Restaurants have?

Darden Restaurants employs 160,000 workers across the globe.

Does Darden Restaurants have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Darden Restaurants: Bahama Breeze Holdings, Capital Grille Holdings, Cheddar's Restaurant Holding Corp., Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Cheddar’s Casual Café, Darden Corporation, Eddie V’s Holdings, Florida SE, GMRI, N and D Restaurants, Olive Garden Holdings, Olive Garden of Texas, Rare Hospitality International, Rare Hospitality Management, Rare Hospitality Management LLC, Seasons 52 Holdings, Yard House, and Yard House USA.

When was Darden Restaurants founded?

Darden Restaurants was founded in 1968.

What is Darden Restaurants' official website?

The official website for Darden Restaurants is www.darden.com.

Where are Darden Restaurants' headquarters?

Darden Restaurants is headquartered at 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE, ORLANDO FL, 32837.

How can I contact Darden Restaurants?

Darden Restaurants' mailing address is 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE, ORLANDO FL, 32837. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (407) 245-4000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 407-245-4989.