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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 55 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $211.00, with a high of $220.00 and a low of $192.00. This represents a 5.89% increase from the last price of $199.27.

$145 $160 $175 $190 $205 $220 High: $220 Avg: $211 Low: $192 Last Closed Price: $199.27

DRI Stock Rating

Darden Restaurants stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 55 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 39 Buy (70.91%), 16 Hold (29.09%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 55 16 39 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DRI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDarden Restaurants5.89%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 27.75%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 19.79%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts4440
Avg Price Target$211.00$211.00$183.95
Last Closing Price$199.27$199.27$199.27
Upside/Downside5.89%5.89%-7.69%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25415112-32
Mar, 25415102-31
Feb, 25415102-31
Jan, 25515112-33
Dec, 24514112133
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 07, 2025David TarantinoRobert W. Baird$192.00$200.68-4.33%-3.65%
Mar 24, 2025Guggenheim$220.00$208.565.49%10.40%
Mar 21, 2025Morgan Stanley$217.00$199.938.54%8.90%
Dec 19, 2024Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$209.00$183.4413.93%4.88%
Sep 23, 2024Mark HughesTruist Financial$275.00$172.2959.61%38.00%
Sep 23, 2024Aaron RakerWells Fargo$175.00$172.291.57%-12.18%
Sep 20, 2024Jake BartlettTruist Financial$195.00$170.1714.59%-2.14%
Sep 20, 2024Eric GonzalezLoop Capital Markets$194.00$170.1714.00%-2.64%
Sep 20, 2024Sara SenatoreBank of America Securities$195.00$170.7414.21%-2.14%
Sep 20, 2024Andrew StrelzikBMO Capital$175.00$171.392.11%-12.18%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 24, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Mar 21, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 20, 2024BTIGBuyBuyhold
Dec 19, 2024JefferiesUnderperformUnderperformhold
Dec 17, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 14, 2024Wells FargoMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 23, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 20, 2024BMO CapitalPerformPerformhold
Sep 20, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 20, 2024Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 20May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$-0.40$4.83$7.46$8.06$8.57-----
Avg Forecast$2.70$4.06$7.38$7.96$8.84$9.49$10.69$11.56$13.47$13.10
High Forecast$2.81$4.24$7.70$8.08$8.86$9.61$11.01$12.80$13.68$13.31
Low Forecast$2.65$3.99$7.24$7.80$8.82$9.37$10.37$11.06$13.19$12.84
Surprise %-114.81%18.97%1.08%1.26%-3.05%-----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $9B $10B $12B $13B $15B May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 20May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$7.81B$7.20B$9.63B$10.49B$11.39B-----
Avg Forecast$7.80B$7.11B$9.57B$10.49B$11.41B$12.10B$13.08B$13.59B$14.35B$14.62B
High Forecast$8.06B$7.35B$9.89B$10.75B$11.44B$12.16B$13.27B$13.60B$14.52B$14.80B
Low Forecast$7.69B$7.01B$9.43B$10.23B$11.39B$12.04B$12.81B$13.59B$14.13B$14.39B
Surprise %0.08%1.21%0.64%0.00%-0.15%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $0 $500M $1B $2B $2B May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29
May 20May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27May 28May 29
Reported$-49.20M$629.30M$952.80M$981.90M$1.03B-----
Avg Forecast$613.24M$22.18M$806.98M$959.08M$1.05B$1.15B$1.29B$1.44B$1.63B$1.58B
High Forecast$735.89M$265.44M$968.38M$976.42M$1.26B$1.16B$1.33B$1.55B$1.65B$1.61B
Low Forecast$490.59M$-221.09M$645.58M$941.74M$837.36M$1.13B$1.25B$1.34B$1.59B$1.55B
Surprise %-108.02%2737.52%18.07%2.38%-1.82%-----

DRI Forecast FAQ

Is Darden Restaurants stock a buy?

Darden Restaurants stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 55 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 39 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 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 55 Wall Street analysts, averages $211 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $192 at the low end to $220 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.89% change from the previous closing price of $199.27.

How does Darden Restaurants stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Darden Restaurants's stock forecast shows a 5.89% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (27.75%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (19.79%).

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

  • April 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 46.88% Buy, 34.38% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 12.90% Strong Buy, 48.39% Buy, 32.26% Hold, 6.45% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 12.90% Strong Buy, 48.39% Buy, 32.26% Hold, 6.45% 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 2025 is $9.49, marking a 10.74% increase from the reported $8.57 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $10.69 in 2026, $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 2025 is $12.1B, reflecting a 6.25% increase from the reported $11.39B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $13.08B, followed by $13.59B for 2027, $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 2025 stands at $1.15B, representing an 11.53% increase from the reported $1.03B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.29B in 2026, $1.44B in 2027, $1.63B in 2028, and $1.58B in 2029.