Darden Restaurants, Inc.
DRIConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants · Last scanned Jul 16, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is listed under Restaurants. Valued at $22.46B, 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
$22.46B
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
18.76
P/E (Fwd)
15.83
EPS (TTM)
$10.45
EPS (Fwd)
$12.39
ROE
53.7%
ROA
7.8%
Cash
$219.5M
Total Debt
$8.00B
Free CF
$1.08B
52W Change
-5.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, DRI has $219.5M in cash with $8.00B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $1.08B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. 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 7.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $9.63B (2022) to $12.08B (2025), reflecting a 25% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.58 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.