MARKET WIREYahoo Finance UK • 8h ago
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) stock price, news, quote and historyYahoo Finance UK report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why DRI Stock slipped -0.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$220.17 -0.14% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $219.70
Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $24.95B
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Is DRI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $220.17 (-0.14% 1D, market cap $24.95B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DRI ranks #252 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does DRI compare to QSR and CMG in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), DRI carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.7x, gross margin of 20.3%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, QSR (Restaurant Brands International Inc.) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 30.9x, ROIC 12.6%, cap $33.18B) and CMG (Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 25.8x, ROIC 30.2%, cap $39.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YUMC leads on earnings multiple (16.7x) while CMG leads on capital efficiency (30.2% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DRI?
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Per DRI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000940944), Darden Restaurants Inc. generated $13.21B in revenue (+9.4% YoY), $1.21B in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $12.94B in total assets and $4.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (20% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $219.69 (-0.22%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 4.9% FCF Margin
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DRI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DRI SCORES 64/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (25% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.7% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.9% FCF Margin ($641.1M FCF) & 20.3% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$205.60+6% Next Q
56
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$217.99-1.8% Next Q
59
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$213.96+2.9% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C$220.17+1.1% Hist 90D α
64
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the DRI Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 64/100 (C) score, DRI faces multiple-compression risk if 20.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($210.44) or 200D SMA ($205.78) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($226.11) toward Bear Floor ($176.37).
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Why DRI Stock slipped -0.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) slipped -0.14% to $220.17, trading at 84% of its 52-week range ($169 – $229.76). Solid 20% profit margin (20% return on capital), mixed timing at 21x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 84% of its 52-week range ($169 – $229.76) with RSI-14 at 62.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.7% around $220.17 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 20.3% gross margin and $641.1M annual free cash flow.
Live DRI Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREInvesting.com • 11h ago
Darden restaurants group president Martin sells $447,565 in stockInvesting.com report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 14h ago
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) Stock Price, Quote, News & HistoryBenzinga report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRE24/7 Wall St. • 17h ago
Darden vs. McDonald’s: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Income Investors24/7 Wall St. report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREChartMill • 20h ago
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI): A Quality Investing Look at a High-ROIC Restaurant OperatorChartMill report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 23h ago
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Could Be 14% Undervalued On Its Dividend UpdateYahoo Finance report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Stock Now Rated "Moderate Buy" by Wall Street AnalystsMarketBeat report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESimply Wall St • 1d ago
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Stock Forecast & Analyst PredictionsSimply Wall St report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 8h ago
McDonald's Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Wait for Now?MCD faces mixed Q3 prospects as beverage expansion and international growth support sales, while weak U.S. traffic, rising costs and operational challenges raise concerns about earnings.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
2 cash-producing stocks on our buy list and 1 facing challengesA company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
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DRI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +14.62%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $216.6H $220.5L $216.6C $220.2VOL 797.8K
RES: $224.2SUP: $193.3SMA50: $210.4SMA200: $205.8
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
14.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +9.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (DRI)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #252 of 1011
⚔️ QSR vs DRI Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DRI vs. QSR, CMG, YUMC, ARMK)
Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) ranks #252 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #82 by equity capitalization ($24.95B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YUMC leads on earnings valuation at 16.7x trailing P/E, while CMG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 30.2% ROIC and — gross margin. YUMC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with DRI at 64/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Darden Restaurants Inc. | C | 64/100 | 20.7x | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.14% | $24.95B | Benchmark Subject |
| QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc. | D | 50/100 | 30.9x | — | 12.6% | -0.82% | $33.18B | /qsr-vs-dri → |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 25.8x | — | 30.2% | +1.95% | $39.58B | /cmg-vs-dri → |
| YUMC Yum China Holdings Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 16.7x | — | 14.9% | +1.28% | $15.48B | /yumc-vs-dri → |
| ARMK Aramark | C | 64/100 | 45.2x | — | 11.4% | -3.68% | $14.77B | /armk-vs-dri → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-31 • CIK 0000940944In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) reported GAAP revenue of $13.21B (+9.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $12.08B , and +16.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.21B, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, DRI closed FY2025 with $12.94B in total assets against $4.89B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.63, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-05-31 | $13.21B | $1.21B | — | — | $12.94B | $4.89B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-05-25 | $12.08B | $1.05B | — | — | $12.94B | $4.70B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-05-26 | $11.39B | $1.03B | — | — | $13.72B | $3.21B |
3. DRI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs DRI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $220.17 (-0.14% 1D, market cap $24.95B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DRI ranks #252 in composite RQD confidence.
How does DRI compare to QSR and CMG in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), DRI carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.7x, gross margin of 20.3%, and ROIC of 19.5%. By comparison, QSR (Restaurant Brands International Inc.) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 30.9x, ROIC 12.6%, cap $33.18B) and CMG (Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 25.8x, ROIC 30.2%, cap $39.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YUMC leads on earnings multiple (16.7x) while CMG leads on capital efficiency (30.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DRI?
Per DRI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000940944), Darden Restaurants Inc. generated $13.21B in revenue (+9.4% YoY), $1.21B in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $12.94B in total assets and $4.89B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (20% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is DRI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
DRI last traded at $220.17 (-0.14% on volume of 772,227 shares), positioning the stock +4.62% above its 50-day simple moving average ($210.44) and +6.99% above its 200-day simple moving average ($205.78). Across its 52-week range of $169.00 to $229.76, DRI sits at the 84.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.7% ($209.82 to $230.52).
DRI Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is DRI stock moving today?
Why DRI Stock slipped -0.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 20% profit margin (20% return on capital), mixed timing at 21x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 64/100 (C)
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DRI — Darden Restaurants Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, DRI scores 64 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 19.5% and an FCF yield of 2.57%. High return on invested capital is a constructive signal, while a 2.57% FCF yield implies the market is paying a moderate multiple for each dollar of free cash flow.
- Whale 13F Flow: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. It is the strongest pillar, suggesting institutional interest is supportive, though the underlying 13F detail is not present in the source data.
- Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. It is a moderate score; the news wire separately references a Form 4-type sale by a group president, which the rating does not itemize.
- Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects a beta of 0.93 and sector sensitivity. A beta below 1.0 indicates the stock has historically moved somewhat less than the broader market, which can cushion drawdowns but limits participation in strong rallies.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 2.63, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 2.19. This is the weakest pillar and the main source of balance-sheet risk for a prospective investor, given the high leverage ratio.
Taken together, the rating points to a business with strong operating returns and institutional support, offset by leverage and a valuation that leaves limited margin for error. Upside drivers are returns on capital and the institutional flow signal; the main valuation tradeoff is a 20.7 trailing P/E and 13.3 EV/EBITDA against a 2.57% FCF yield. The balanced verdict reflects these competing forces rather than a directional call.
Snapshot
Business
Darden Restaurants Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Restaurants industry, per the company profile. Per the SEC financials, the company generated FY 2025 revenue of $13210.9M. Specific product lines, customer segments, and revenue-generation mechanics are not available in source data.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news section, six items reference DRI, each flagged YELLOW under the MARKET WIRE impact label:
- A Yahoo Finance UK market-action report covering institutional positioning and fundamental catalysts.
- An Investing.com report on a group president's sale of stock valued at $447,565, a notable insider transaction.
- Benzinga, 24/7 Wall St., and ChartMill items comparing DRI to peers and characterizing it as a high-ROIC restaurant operator.
- A Yahoo Finance report suggesting the stock could be undervalued relative to its dividend update.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply-chain status is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items drawn from the news are the insider sale and the leverage flagged in the forensic pillar; the news items themselves contain only summary language and do not provide detailed catalyst content.
Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply_chain is NONE and butterfly_links is empty, so no upstream or downstream dependencies are mapped. Sector correlations and second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data. A prospective investor should note that the sector is Consumer Discretionary and the industry is Restaurants, and that the company's debt levels (per the SEC financials) are a potential transmission channel if credit conditions tighten, though the source data does not quantify this linkage.
Open Questions
- What are the itemized 13F holdings and their recent changes, since the rating cites accumulation but the holders section is empty?
- What is the free cash flow figure for each period, since FCF is listed as N/A in every reported period?
- What are the EPS figures by fiscal year, since EPS is listed as N/A across all three periods?
- What is the FY 2023 cash balance, and how does the debt trajectory relate to the company's capital allocation and dividend policy?
- What analyst consensus, price targets, and details of the insider sale referenced in the news are available to test the rating's conclusions?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance UK • 8h ago
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance UK report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com • 11h ago
Darden restaurants group president Martin sells $447,565 in stock Investing.com report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 14h ago
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) Stock Price, Quote, News & History Benzinga report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE 24/7 Wall St. • 17h ago
Darden vs. McDonald’s: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Income Investors 24/7 Wall St. report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE ChartMill • 20h ago
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI): A Quality Investing Look at a High-ROIC Restaurant Operator ChartMill report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 23h ago
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Could Be 14% Undervalued On Its Dividend Update Yahoo Finance report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) Stock Now Rated "Moderate Buy" by Wall Street Analysts MarketBeat report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions Simply Wall St report covering Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🎯 Target: $238.12 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DRI (C • RQD 64/100) a Buy at $220.48?
Welcome to the DRI (Darden Restaurants Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 64/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Restaurants. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $169.77 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $220.48 Pump the brakes on DRI — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DRI, but look at what you are paying: 20.7x trailing P/E with 20.3% gross margins. Unless Darden Restaurants Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $255.76 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $220.48 DRI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DRI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Restaurants and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $220.48 (52-wk range $169.00 - $229.76), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.