Darden Restaurants, Inc.

NYSE:DRI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$17.8b

Darden Restaurants Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Darden Restaurants has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 19.9%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 22.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. Darden Restaurants's return on equity is 47.5%, and it has net margins of 9.2%.

Key information

19.9%

Earnings growth rate

20.4%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality Industry Growth19.5%
Revenue growth rate7.4%
Return on equity47.5%
Net Margin9.2%
Last Earnings Update25 Feb 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Apr 28
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Darden Restaurants: Staying On The Sidelines Until More Positive SSS Performance

Apr 21

Should You Think About Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Now?

Apr 16
Should You Think About Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Now?

Darden Restaurants: Still Not Tasty Enough, But Earnings Might Change That

Mar 19

Should You Be Adding Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) To Your Watchlist Today?

Mar 04
Should You Be Adding Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) To Your Watchlist Today?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Feb 21
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Is Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 09
Is Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Using Too Much Debt?

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) P/E

Jan 16
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) P/E

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Dec 16
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Darden: Locking In Rapid-Return Gains, Stock Fairly Valued

Dec 15

Here's What's Concerning About Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Returns On Capital

Dec 04
Here's What's Concerning About Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Returns On Capital

Is Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 10
Is Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Using Too Much Debt?

Darden Remains Solid, But Isn't Immune To Industry Trends

Oct 24

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Shares Could Be 27% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 16
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Shares Could Be 27% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Here's Why Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Oct 04
Here's Why Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Darden: Stable SSS Over The Next Few Quarters Should Drive Multiples Reversion To Mean

Oct 03

Darden Restaurants: Another Trade Following Fiscal Q1 Earnings

Sep 21

What Does Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 06
What Does Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (NYSE:DRI) Share Price Indicate?

Darden Restaurants: Increased Consumer Dining Spend

Sep 01

Here's What's Concerning About Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Returns On Capital

Aug 21
Here's What's Concerning About Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Returns On Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 07
These 4 Measures Indicate That Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Jul 09
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.31

Jun 25
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.31

Darden Restaurants: A Drop In Share Prices Sets Up A Trade

Jun 22

At US$164, Is It Time To Put Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) On Your Watch List?

Jun 05
At US$164, Is It Time To Put Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) On Your Watch List?

Darden Restaurants: Relatively Weak Financials To Get Better With Acquisition

Jun 05

The Returns At Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Aren't Growing

May 22
The Returns At Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Aren't Growing

We Think Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 08
We Think Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Apr 10
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

When Should You Buy Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Feb 28
When Should You Buy Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Darden Has Performed Well, But Weakening Consumer Spending Could Spell Trouble

Feb 24

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Feb 13
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

These 4 Measures Indicate That Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jan 27
These 4 Measures Indicate That Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Jan 02
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Darden Restaurants FQ2 2023 Earnings Preview

Dec 15

Do Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Nov 09
Do Darden Restaurants' (NYSE:DRI) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Oct 28
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)?

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Oct 13
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Darden Restaurants: Valuation Starting To Improve

Oct 03

Return Trends At Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Aren't Appealing

Sep 19
Return Trends At Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Aren't Appealing

Darden Restaurants: Established Multi-Brand Restaurant Group Poised For Additional Growth

Sep 16

Here's Why We Think Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Well Worth Watching

Aug 09
Here's Why We Think Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Is Well Worth Watching

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Darden Restaurants makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:DRI Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
25 Feb 2411,2021,0366130
26 Nov 2311,0131,0106080
27 Aug 2310,7729855530
28 May 2310,4889845040
26 Feb 2310,3229504790
27 Nov 229,9849114560
28 Aug 229,7709174480
29 May 229,6309554660
27 Feb 229,3061,0424840
28 Nov 218,5909234720
29 Aug 217,9758274670
30 May 217,1966324870
28 Feb 216,187-2164840
29 Nov 206,801-1125560
30 Aug 207,200-1846050
31 May 207,807-496140
23 Feb 208,7666396680
24 Nov 198,6666316610
25 Aug 198,5837226570
26 May 198,5107196610
24 Feb 198,4156856610
25 Nov 188,2976796650
26 Aug 188,2056516690
27 May 188,0806046620
25 Feb 187,8815546880
26 Nov 177,6315026600
27 Aug 177,3924936400
28 May 177,1704836270
26 Feb 177,0264985840
27 Nov 166,9954395880
28 Aug 166,9613906120
29 May 166,9343606230
28 Feb 167,0223376440
29 Nov 156,9053586350
30 Aug 156,8552976380
31 May 156,7641966740
22 Feb 156,5361276250
23 Nov 146,423856420
24 Aug 146,3501226420
25 May 146,2861836470
23 Feb 144,304934740
24 Nov 134,9431415200
25 Aug 135,4181695730
26 May 135,9212376250

Quality Earnings: DRI has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DRI's current net profit margins (9.2%) are higher than last year (9.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DRI's earnings have grown by 19.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DRI's earnings growth over the past year (9.2%) is below its 5-year average (19.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DRI earnings growth over the past year (9.2%) did not outperform the Hospitality industry 9.2%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DRI's Return on Equity (47.5%) is considered outstanding.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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