Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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Daily timeframeDarden Restaurants, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. Valued at $24.62B, DRI is a large-cap name in its sector. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, Darden and Darden Restaurants brand names.
Market Cap
$24.62B
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
20.87
P/E (Fwd)
17.51
EPS (TTM)
$10.39
EPS (Fwd)
$12.39
ROE
53.7%
ROA
7.7%
Cash
$219.5M
Total Debt
$8.05B
Free CF
$791.0M
52W Change
3.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DRI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 28, 2026 close, DRI finished 4.20% above its 150-day moving average ($202.62) and 6.83% above its 200-day moving average ($197.63). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DRI overbought or oversold?
At the August 28, 2026 close, DRI's RSI(14) was 47.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, DRI has $219.5M in cash with $8.05B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $791.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 53.7%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $9.63B (2022) to $13.21B (2026), reflecting a 37% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.59 suggests DRI is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Darden Restaurants, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DRI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.