Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$196.42 +4.33 (+2.25%)

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Darden Restaurants - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
18

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Darden Restaurants in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 27 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for DRI.

Consensus Price Target

$226.24
15.18% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Darden Restaurants, the average price target is $226.24. The highest price target for DRI is $262.00, while the lowest price target for DRI is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.18% from the current price of $196.42.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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DRI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/5/25 to 5/5/26	1 Month Ago 4/5/25 to 4/5/26	3 Months Ago 2/4/25 to 2/4/26	1 Year Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$226.24	$226.24	$224.78	$201.38
Forecasted Upside	15.18% Upside	15.23% Upside	5.89% Upside	-0.63% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

DRI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DRI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Darden Restaurants Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Darden Restaurants	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.15	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.46% Upside	86.95% Upside	14.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DRI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Upgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
3/20/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Jon Tower 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$235.00 ➝ $238.00	+17.79%
3/20/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Brian Mullan 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$222.00 ➝ $230.00	+11.72%
3/20/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Zachary Fadem Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$200.00 ➝ $210.00	+1.08%
3/20/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$227.00 ➝ $232.00	+13.75%
3/20/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jim Salera Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$205.00 ➝ $210.00	+2.96%
3/20/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Carril Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$225.00 ➝ $226.00	+10.80%
3/20/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Saleh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$225.00	+10.31%
3/20/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Tarantino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$208.00 ➝ $215.00	+5.41%
3/16/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sara Senatore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$261.00 ➝ $262.00	+26.76%
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3/13/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
3/10/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dennis Geiger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$230.00	+13.57%
1/23/2026	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/23/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nick Setyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$195.00 ➝ $235.00	+14.56%
1/21/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Vaccaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
1/8/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jake Bartlett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$240.00 ➝ $207.00	+3.53%
1/6/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Strelzik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$205.00 ➝ $220.00	+14.28%
12/19/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
12/19/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
12/17/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Francfort Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$235.00 ➝ $230.00	+23.90%
12/15/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andy Barish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$210.00 ➝ $200.00	+7.58%
12/12/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Harbour Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$238.00 ➝ $236.00	+28.34%
10/20/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christine Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$225.00	+19.58%
10/6/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Ivankoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $230.00	+18.97%
9/19/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$260.00 ➝ $220.00	+14.20%
6/20/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Charles Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$215.00	-3.48%
6/18/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Bittner Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$230.00 ➝ $250.00	+11.27%
3/21/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nick Setyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$220.00 ➝ $235.00	+18.29%
3/21/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris O'Cull Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+8.23%
9/20/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$159.00 ➝ $177.00	+3.64%

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Should I Buy Darden Restaurants Stock? DRI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Darden Restaurants pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Darden Restaurants
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Darden Restaurants, Inc.:

The company has a strong earnings forecast, with analysts expecting earnings per share to reach approximately 9.52 for the current fiscal year, indicating robust financial performance.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $6.00, providing a steady income stream for investors.
The current stock price is around $262, reflecting positive market sentiment and a "buy" rating from several analysts, suggesting potential for further appreciation.
Institutional investors own a significant majority (93.64%) of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from Bank of America, highlight the company's growth potential and positive outlook in the restaurant sector.

Darden Restaurants
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Darden Restaurants, Inc. for these reasons:

The company's payout ratio is currently at 63.49%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, as a high payout ratio can limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Despite positive ratings, some analysts have issued "hold" ratings, indicating that there may be limited upside potential in the short term.
Market volatility can impact consumer spending in the restaurant industry, which may affect Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s revenue and profitability.
Competition in the restaurant sector remains fierce, and any shifts in consumer preferences could pose risks to the company's market share.
Economic uncertainties, such as inflation or changes in disposable income, could negatively impact dining out trends, affecting overall sales for Darden Restaurants, Inc.

DRI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Darden Restaurants is $226.24, with a high forecast of $262.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.
: 27 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Darden Restaurants in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DRI shares.
: According to analysts, Darden Restaurants's stock has a predicted upside of 15.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Darden Restaurants's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Darden Restaurants has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, KeyCorp, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Darden Restaurants more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Darden Restaurants is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DRI compares to other companies.

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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Darden Restaurants - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Darden Restaurants - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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DRI Analyst Ratings Over Time

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DRI Price Targets by Month

Darden Restaurants Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Darden Restaurants Stock? DRI Pros and Cons Explained

Darden Restaurants Bull Case

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