Both Darden and Starbucks just got cheaper after steep selloffs, but one of them is quietly struggling to fund its own dividend from free cash flow while the other keeps raising payouts and buying back stock.
Darden Restaurants TodayDRIDarden Restaurants$199.42 -7.82 (-3.77%) As of 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$169.00▼$229.76Dividend Yield3.25%P/E Ratio19.49Price Target$232.38Add to WatchlistDarden Restaurants' NYSE: DRI late-September post-earnings release price pullback could be a sell-the-news, buy-the-dip event because the strengths were expected.
Darden Restaurants is holding up but appears fairly valued amid macroeconomic pressures. Q1 2027 saw revenue up 5.1% to $3.20B and blended same-restaurant sales rise 3.1%, with Yard House and LongHorn outperforming. Margins were pretty mixed, and frankly, the outlook is underwhelming for growth.
| Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Ricardo Cardenas CEO | LSE Exchange | 237194105 CUSIP |
| US Country | 209,931 Employees | 9 Oct 2026 Last Dividend | 10 Nov 2015 Last Split | 5 May 1995 IPO Date |
Darden Restaurants, Inc., established in 1995 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a leading name in the full-service restaurant industry in the United States and Canada. With a diverse portfolio of dining establishments, Darden Restaurants, Inc. prides itself on offering a wide range of culinary experiences through its subsidiaries. The company is committed to providing high-quality service and dining experiences to its customers, making it a distinguished entity in the hospitality sector.
The company operates several well-known brands, each offering unique dining experiences to cater to the varied tastes of its clientele. These brands include: