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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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DRI Stock Forecast

Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock forecast, based on 59 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $220.83, with a high of $252.00 and a low of $190.00. This represents a 20.26% increase from the last price of $183.63.

$100 $140 $180 $220 $260 $300 High: $252 Avg: $220.83 Low: $190 Last Closed Price: $183.63

DRI Stock Rating

Darden Restaurants stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 59 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 40 Buy (67.80%), 18 Hold (30.51%), 1 Sell (1.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 59 1 18 40 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DRI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDarden Restaurants20.26%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 9.59%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 20.31%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21319
Avg Price Target$207.50$225.00$220.42
Last Closing Price$183.63$183.63$183.63
Upside/Downside13.00%22.53%20.03%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2541512-132
Sep, 25414111-30
Aug, 25414111-30
Jul, 25414121-31
Jun, 25414112-31
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities$190.00$183.633.47%3.47%
Oct 20, 2025Goldman Sachs$225.00$188.1919.56%22.53%
Sep 19, 2025Raymond James$210.00$188.1211.63%14.36%
Sep 19, 2025David PalmerEvercore ISI$240.00$186.6728.57%30.70%
Sep 19, 2025BTIG$225.00$192.7416.74%22.53%
Sep 19, 2025Wells Fargo$200.00$192.743.77%8.91%
Sep 19, 2025KeyBanc$225.00$192.7416.74%22.53%
Sep 19, 2025Barclays$230.00$188.1222.26%25.25%
Sep 18, 2025Robert W. Baird$208.00$192.747.92%13.27%
Sep 17, 2025Guggenheim$235.00$208.7912.55%27.97%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2025Goldman SachsBuyBuyupgrade
Sep 19, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 10, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 25, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jun 23, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 23, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jun 18, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 17, 2025BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jun 13, 2025JefferiesUnderperformHoldupgrade
Jun 06, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $5 $7 $9 $11 $13 $14 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$4.83$7.46$8.06$8.57$8.93----
Avg Forecast$4.06$7.38$7.96$8.84$9.49$10.69$11.56$13.47$13.10
High Forecast$4.24$7.70$8.08$8.86$9.61$11.01$12.80$13.68$13.31
Low Forecast$3.99$7.24$7.80$8.82$9.37$10.37$11.06$13.19$12.84
Surprise %18.97%1.08%1.26%-3.05%-5.90%----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $9B $10B $12B $13B $15B May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$7.20B$9.63B$10.49B$11.39B$12.08B----
Avg Forecast$7.11B$9.57B$10.49B$11.41B$12.10B$13.08B$13.59B$14.35B$14.62B
High Forecast$7.35B$9.89B$10.75B$11.44B$12.16B$13.27B$13.60B$14.52B$14.80B
Low Forecast$7.01B$9.43B$10.23B$11.39B$12.04B$12.81B$13.59B$14.13B$14.39B
Surprise %1.21%0.64%0.00%-0.15%-0.21%----

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $0 $500M $1B $2B $2B May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$629.30M$952.80M$981.90M$1.03B$1.05B----
Avg Forecast$22.18M$806.98M$959.08M$1.05B$1.15B$1.29B$1.44B$1.63B$1.58B
High Forecast$265.44M$968.38M$976.42M$1.26B$1.16B$1.33B$1.55B$1.65B$1.61B
Low Forecast$-221.09M$645.58M$941.74M$837.36M$1.13B$1.25B$1.34B$1.59B$1.55B
Surprise %2737.52%18.07%2.38%-1.82%-8.42%----

DRI Forecast FAQ

Is Darden Restaurants stock a buy?

Darden Restaurants stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 59 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 40 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Darden Restaurants is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Darden Restaurants's price target?

Darden Restaurants's price target, set by 59 Wall Street analysts, averages $220.83 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $190 at the low end to $252 at the high end, suggesting a potential 20.26% change from the previous closing price of $183.63.

How does Darden Restaurants stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Darden Restaurants's stock forecast shows a 20.26% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (9.59%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (20.31%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Darden Restaurants over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 46.88% Buy, 37.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.12% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 46.67% Buy, 36.67% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 46.67% Buy, 36.67% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Darden Restaurants’s EPS forecast?

Darden Restaurants's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in May 2026 is $10.69, marking a 19.71% increase from the reported $8.93 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $11.56 in 2027, $13.47 in 2028, and $13.1 in 2029.

What is Darden Restaurants’s revenue forecast?

Darden Restaurants's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in May 2026 is $13.08B, reflecting a 8.29% increase from the reported $12.08B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $13.59B, followed by $14.35B for 2028, and $14.62B for 2029.

What is Darden Restaurants’s net income forecast?

Darden Restaurants's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in May 2026 stands at $1.29B, representing an 23.06% increase from the reported $1.05B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.44B in 2027, $1.63B in 2028, and $1.58B in 2029.