Darden Restaurants remains a large-scale operator with $3.2B in quarterly revenue (2027Q1), but growth decelerated to 5.1% from 13.7% two quarters earlier, suggesting the acquisition-driven lift may be fading as operating margin compressed to 10.0% from 13.2% in 2026Q3.
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Revenue growth decelerated to 5.1% in 2027Q1 ($3.2B) from 13.7% in 2026Q4, while operating margin compressed to 10.0% from 13.2% in 2026Q3 and reported gross margins ranging from 20.4% to 116.1% suggest classification anomalies warranting reconciliation.
DRI's trailing and forward P/E ratios of 20.89 and 18.80 respectively indicate a solid valuation foundation.
Multiple bullish theses on Darden Restaurants highlight positive analyst sentiment and investment potential.
DRI's inclusion in dividend-focused analyses suggests its attractiveness to income-seeking investors.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 24, 2026 | $2.05+0.0% vs $2.05 | $3.2B-0.2% vs $3.2B |
Q3 2026 Jun 25, 2026 | $3.66+0.8% vs $3.63 | $3.7B-0.3% vs $3.7B |
Q2 2026 Mar 19, 2026 | $2.95+0.3% vs $2.94 | $3.3B+0.3% vs $3.3B |
Q4 2025 Dec 18, 2025 | $2.08-1.0% vs $2.10 | $3.1B+0.9% vs $3.1B |
Shares of companies with multiple restaurant brands like Brinker and Darden are outperforming single-chain stocks like McDonald's and Chipotle. Major restaurant companies will start to report their quarterly earnings next week and offer a glimpse at how those trends are playing out.
McDonald's, Darden, and Yum! Brands all convert daily foot traffic into shareholder income, but only one of them kept raising its dividend when dining rooms went dark and customers disappeared.
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the execution of a master agreement, extension and exercise (“Master Agreement”) with Darden Restaurants, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI) with respect to all 66 Olive Garden and LongHorn leases previousl.
Two restaurant stocks pay nearly identical dividends, but one cut its payout to the bone during the last downturn while the other kept raising through every storm. For retirees, that difference changes everything about which one belongs in a portfolio.
Benchmark DRI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $226.35 | $25.92B | 21.90 | 9.39% | 8.85% | 55.9% | 2.66% | |
| $206.57 | $8.86B | 17.74 | 7.86% | 8.44% | 122.98% | — | |
| $183.88 | $12.09B | 28.85 | 9.39% | 6.59% | 27.01% | 1.47% | |
| $9.75 | $834.74M | 11.70 | 0.14% | 1.79% | 17.78% | 4.6% | |
| $106.76 | $5.3B | 26.42 | 4.75% | 5.2% | 41.84% | 1.01% | |
| $64.81 | $1.45B | 46.32 | -4.74% | 0.95% | 7.05% | 1.58% |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 24, 2026·SEC
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reported $13.37B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $13.21B in fiscal year 2026. That is 317% more than the $3.17B of fiscal year 1997.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) grew revenue by 8.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) earned $1.18B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 8.8% net margin).
Yes. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays a dividend that yields 2.66% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 55.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) generated $1.06B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
