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. With a market capitalization of $23.35B, it sits in large-cap territory. 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
$23.35B
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
21.51
P/E (Fwd)
17.93
EPS (TTM)
$9.48
EPS (Fwd)
$11.38
ROE
51.5%
ROA
7.3%
Cash
$240.4M
Total Debt
$8.16B
Free CF
$678.2M
52W Change
-6.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $240.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $8.16B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $678.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 51.5%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.3% 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Darden Restaurants, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing DRI.