Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Darden Restaurants Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is DRI's P/E ratio?

Darden Restaurants trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1.

When does DRI report earnings?

Darden Restaurants's next scheduled report is on Dec 18, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.25.

What is the DRI price target?

The median analyst price target from 25 analysts is $235.00, with a range of $163.00 – $276.00.

Is DRI Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Darden Restaurants as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does DRI pay a dividend?

Yes — Darden Restaurants's dividend yield is 2.9%.

Nama Insights

Darden Restaurants (DRI)

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NYSE

S&P 500

Darden Restaurants (DRI) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry. It has a market capitalization of $25.61B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of 4.1%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 9.4% and free cash flow per share grew 7.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +13.5% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-3.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$25.61B
Trailing P/E	21.1
Price / book	12.4
Price / sales	1.9
FCF yield	4.1%
Dividend yield	2.9%
Gross margin	21.7%
Operating margin	12.2%
Net margin	8.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+9.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+8.0%
EPS growth (YoY)	+11.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+7.9%
Beta	0.6
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

DRI earnings

Next report: Dec 18, 2026 (Q2 2027, EPS estimate $2.25). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q1 2027	Sep 24, 2026	$2.05	$2.05	+0.0%	$3.20B
Q4 2026	Jun 25, 2026	$3.66	$3.64	+0.6%	$3.72B
Q3 2026	Mar 19, 2026	$2.95	$2.94	+0.3%	$3.35B
Q2 2026	Dec 18, 2025	$2.08	$2.10	-0.9%	$3.10B

DRI analyst price target

Median target $235.00 from 25 analysts, ranging $163.00 – $276.00.

Restaurants peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MCD	McDonald's	$195.68B	21.4
SBUX	Starbucks	$120.18B	38.9
CMG	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$43.55B	31.6
YUM	Yum! Brands	$43.35B	25.1
QSR	Restaurant Brands International	$35.56B	19.5
YUMC	Yum China	$16.79B	17.3
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse	$12.07B	28.9
DPZ	Domino's Pizza	$11.00B	18.4

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Recent Congressional trades

Darden Restaurants trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	May 19, 2026
Rick Larsen	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 14, 2026
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 22, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Rob Bresnahan	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 8, 2025
Rob Bresnahan	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 13, 2025
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—

DRI FAQ

Is DRI a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Darden Restaurants Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is DRI's P/E ratio?: Darden Restaurants trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1.
When does DRI report earnings?: Darden Restaurants's next scheduled report is on Dec 18, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.25.
What is the DRI price target?: The median analyst price target from 25 analysts is $235.00, with a range of $163.00 – $276.00.
Is DRI Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Darden Restaurants as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does DRI pay a dividend?: Yes — Darden Restaurants's dividend yield is 2.9%.