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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 $226.80, with a high of $245.00 and a low of $206.00. This represents a 15.53% increase from the last price of $196.31.

$145 $165 $185 $205 $225 $245 High: $245 Avg: $226.8 Low: $206 Last Closed Price: $196.31

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%), 37 Buy (62.71%), 21 Hold (35.59%), 1 Sell (1.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 59 1 21 37 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DRI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDarden Restaurants15.53%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 21.61%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1937
Avg Price Target$245.00$229.11$223.19
Last Closing Price$196.31$196.31$196.31
Upside/Downside24.80%16.71%13.69%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 2631411-129
Jun, 2631510-129
May, 26317101-31
Apr, 26317111-32
Mar, 26317121-33
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jun 30, 2026Argus Research$245.00$205.0719.47%24.80%
Jun 26, 2026Deutsche Bank$236.00$210.9811.86%20.22%
Jun 26, 2026Brian MullanPiper Sandler$212.00$212.76-0.36%7.99%
Jun 26, 2026UBS$240.00$212.7612.80%22.26%
Jun 26, 2026BTIG$235.00$212.7610.45%19.71%
Jun 26, 2026Stephens$216.00$212.761.52%10.03%
Jun 26, 2026Robert W. Baird$220.00$212.763.40%12.07%
Jun 23, 2026David PalmerEvercore ISI$230.00$212.018.49%17.16%
May 27, 2026KeyBanc$228.00$203.8311.86%16.14%
Mar 10, 2026Dennis GeigerUBS$230.00$203.3413.11%17.16%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jun 26, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jun 26, 2026Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 26, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jun 26, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jun 24, 2026GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jun 22, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jun 15, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
May 27, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 13, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 10, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$7.46$8.06$8.57$8.93$10.46---
Avg Forecast$7.38$7.96$8.84$9.49$10.69$11.56$13.47$13.10
High Forecast$7.70$8.08$8.86$9.61$11.01$12.80$13.68$13.31
Low Forecast$7.24$7.80$8.82$9.37$10.37$11.06$13.19$12.84
Surprise %1.08%1.26%-3.05%-5.90%-2.15%---

Revenue Forecast

$9B $10B $11B $13B $14B $15B May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$9.63B$10.49B$11.39B$12.08B$13.21B---
Avg Forecast$9.57B$10.49B$11.41B$12.10B$13.08B$13.59B$14.35B$14.62B
High Forecast$9.89B$10.75B$11.44B$12.16B$13.27B$13.60B$14.52B$14.80B
Low Forecast$9.43B$10.23B$11.39B$12.04B$12.81B$13.59B$14.13B$14.39B
Surprise %0.64%0.00%-0.15%-0.21%1.01%---

Net Income Forecast

$500M $800M $1B $1B $2B $2B May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$952.80M$981.90M$1.03B$1.05B$1.21B---
Avg Forecast$806.98M$959.08M$1.05B$1.15B$1.29B$1.44B$1.63B$1.58B
High Forecast$968.38M$976.42M$1.26B$1.16B$1.33B$1.55B$1.65B$1.61B
Low Forecast$645.58M$941.74M$837.36M$1.13B$1.25B$1.34B$1.59B$1.55B
Surprise %18.07%2.38%-1.82%-8.42%-6.57%---

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, 37 Buy, 21 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 $226.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $206 at the low end to $245 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.53% change from the previous closing price of $196.31.

How does Darden Restaurants stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Darden Restaurants's stock forecast shows a 15.53% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (21.61%).

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

  • July 2026: 10.34% Strong Buy, 48.28% Buy, 37.93% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 10.34% Strong Buy, 51.72% Buy, 34.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 9.68% Strong Buy, 54.84% Buy, 32.26% Hold, 3.23% 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 2027 is $11.56, marking a 10.52% increase from the reported $10.46 in 2026. Estimates for the following years are $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 2027 is $13.59B, reflecting a 2.90% increase from the reported $13.21B in 2026. The forecast for 2028 is $14.35B, 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 2027 stands at $1.44B, representing an 19.45% increase from the reported $1.21B in 2026. Projections indicate $1.63B in 2028, and $1.58B in 2029.