# Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Bur...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $217.56 USD |
| Market Cap | $24.62B |
| P/E (TTM) | 20.26 |
| EPS (TTM) | $10.74 |
| 52-Week Range | $169.00 – $229.76 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.87% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.87% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $6.24 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $6.48 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 6 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 8.0% / 7.3% / 8.0% / 11.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 59.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 63.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $1.6200 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-10 | $1.6200 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1.5000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-01-09 | $1.5000 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-10-10 | $1.5000 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-10 | $1.5000 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-10 | $1.4000 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-01-10 | $1.4000 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-10 | $1.4000 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-07-10 | $1.4000 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-09 | $1.3100 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | $1.3100 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Darden Restaurants, Inc. do?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is DRI's market cap?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has a market capitalization of approximately $24.62 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does DRI pay a dividend?

Yes, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.87%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does DRI pay dividends?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $6.48 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DRI's payout ratio?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dri/peers

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