DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC DRI 65.36
Consumer Cyclical · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-02
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI) has delivered +6.9% annualized revenue growth, n/a earnings growth, and +12.1% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #387 of 1968 stocks overall and #33 of 214 in the Consumer Cyclical sector by Steady Score.
About DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC
Company Overview
Darden Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a portfolio of full-service restaurant brands in North America. Its principal concepts include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's, and Bahama Breeze. The company serves millions of guests through company-operated dining rooms, takeout, and digital ordering, with a smaller contribution from franchised locations.
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Business Model & Revenue
Darden generates sales from meals and beverages at its restaurants, using brand-specific menus within a shared operating platform. Centralized purchasing, distribution, technology, real estate expertise, and management systems provide scale across concepts, while local restaurant teams control service and execution. Growth comes from comparable-restaurant sales, menu pricing, new locations, and acquisitions. Margins depend on guest traffic, food and labor costs, occupancy, advertising, and operating efficiency.
Key Facts & Market Position
Olive Garden is the largest contributor, while the broader portfolio spans casual dining and fine dining. Darden generally owns or leases restaurant sites and invests heavily in training and standardized operations. Its scale and brand recognition are competitive strengths, but results are sensitive to consumer discretionary spending, wage inflation, commodity prices, food safety, changing dining habits, and the performance of newly opened or acquired restaurants.