Darden Restaurants, Inc.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 19.96B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 25.20B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 11, 2026.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. has 114.08M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.52. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.78, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 10.54.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.70 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.22 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.56 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 26.36, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 25.20B versus a market cap of 19.96B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.31, meaning it holds 0.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 53.41, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 15.80 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 9.48, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.14, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 56,400.49 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 200,925.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 32.45 indicates how many times Darden Restaurants, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. recorded 150.03M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 12.60, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.19B, leaving 1.04B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 20.32% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 181.94, while the 200-day moving average is 171.65.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. generated 11.33B in revenue and converted that into 1.04B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.95. EBITDA reached 1.84B, while operating income came in at 1.38B.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. holds 188.29M in cash and equivalents against 5.43B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.84B. Total book value stands at 1.89B, with working capital of -1.77B providing operational flexibility.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. produced 1.59B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -629.63M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 955.85M - equivalent to 8.28 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. posted a gross margin of 21.67, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 12.16 and net profit margin of 9.13 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. paid dividends of 5.15 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 57.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.70, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.00, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Darden Restaurants, Inc. shareholders.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on May 2, 2002 with a 2:3 split ratio.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.94, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.