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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Stock Grade

DRI · Consumer Cyclical

A+
Grade updated: September 29, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$22.5B
P/E Ratio
19.1
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+9.4%
Net Margin
9.1%
Return on Equity
54.7%
Dividend Yield
3.0%

About Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s fundamentals

Darden Restaurants generates $22.5 billion in market value and has achieved 9.4% year-over-year revenue growth, demonstrating solid top-line expansion in the restaurant sector. The company maintains a net profit margin of 9.1% and delivers a striking 54.7% return on equity, indicating efficient capital deployment and strong operational profitability relative to shareholder investment. Trading at a P/E ratio of 19.1 with a 3.0% dividend yield, Darden combines earnings growth with returning capital to shareholders through dividends.

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