DRI Darden Restaurants Inc

$192.38

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-11-30
Expected on Sep 18, 2025
Report Time: Before the Bell
The Whisper Number
$2.13
Consensus Estimate: $1.99
Revenue Estimate: $3.04B

Latest Earnings Insight

Darden Restaurants, with its robust market cap of over $24 billion, is poised for its upcoming earnings release on September 18, 2025, amid a backdrop of steady growth and strategic expansion. Investors are keenly watching the company's ability to surpass the EPS estimate of $1.99, especially with the whisper number suggesting a more optimistic $2.13. This optimism is likely fueled by Darden's consistent focus on enhancing its dining experience and expanding its footprint, which has historically driven revenue growth. The revenue estimate stands at $3.04 billion, reflecting confidence in the company's ability to maintain its momentum in a competitive market. As Darden continues to leverage its strong brand portfolio, the upcoming earnings report will be a critical indicator of how well these strategies are translating into financial performance.

Updated On 10/2/2025

About Darden Restaurants Inc

Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.

Website: https://www.darden.com

Sector
TRADE & SERVICES
Industry
RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
May
CIK
940944
Address
1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$23.43B
P/E Ratio
22.52
PEG Ratio
1.96
Price to Book
10.64
Performance
EPS
$8.89
Dividend Yield
2.80%
Profit Margin
8.96%
ROE
48.20%
Technicals
50D MA
$196.37
200D MA
$172.10
52W High
$209.50
52W Low
$132.67
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
117M
Target Price
$207.70
Beta
0.93

DRI EPS Estimates vs Actual

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DRI News & Sentiment

Sep 22, 2025 • GlobeNewswire SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Portillo's Announces Leadership Transition
Board Chairman Michael A. Miles, Jr. Appointed as Interim CEO, Effective Immediately ...
Sep 22, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Costco, Accenture are part of Zacks Earnings Preview
Costco and Accenture headline this week's earnings preview, with investors watching for surprises amid shifting market sentiment.
Sep 21, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Consumer Tech News ( Sep. 15 - Sep. 19 ) : Fed Rate Cut Lifts Wall Street To Records As Meta Unveils Smart Glasses, Nvidia-Intel Forge Chip Pact - Robo.ai ( NASDAQ:AIIO ) , Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL )
U.S. stocks surged to fresh record highs after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in nine months and hinted at more easing ahead. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 all closed at all-time highs.
Sep 19, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Handicapping the Q3 Earnings Season
The Tech sector is expected to continue playing its growth role in 2025 Q3, with total earnings for the sector expected to be up +11.8% on +12.5% higher revenues.
Sep 19, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Darden Posts Q1 Sales Beat, But Profitability Concerns Remain - Darden Restaurants ( NYSE:DRI )
Shares of Darden Restaurants Inc DR tanked in early trading on Friday, after the company reported downbeat first quarter results. TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintained a Hold rating, while reducing the price target from $235 to $200.
Sep 19, 2025 • Benzinga NEUTRAL
These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Darden After Downbeat Q1 Earnings - Darden Restaurants ( NYSE:DRI )
Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results. Darden Restaurants reported quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.00 per share.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.204
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

DRI Reported Earnings

Mar 20, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.80
  • Estimate: $2.79
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 0.4%
Dec 19, 2024
Nov 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.03
  • Estimate: $2.02
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 0.5%
Sep 19, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.75
  • Estimate: $1.83
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -4.4%
Jun 20, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.65
  • Estimate: $2.61
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 1.5%
Mar 21, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.62
  • Estimate: $2.62
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Dec 15, 2023
Nov 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.84
  • Estimate: $1.74
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 5.8%
Sep 21, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.78
  • Estimate: $1.74
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 2.3%
Jun 22, 2023
May 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.58
  • Estimate: $2.54
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 1.6%
Mar 23, 2023
Feb 28, 2023 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.34
  • Estimate: $2.25
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 4.0%

Financials