Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Stock Forecast
Data as of Aug 1, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $204.44 (-1.23%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Dennis Geiger | UBS | $230.00 | +12.5% |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Jeffrey Bernstein | Bernstein | $227.00 | +11.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $195.00 | -4.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Andrew Strelzik | BMO Capital | $205.00 | +0.3% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Gregory Francfort | Guggenheim | $230.00 | +12.5% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Andy Barish | Jefferies | $200.00 | -2.2% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Jim Salera | Stephens | $205.00 | +0.3% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Nick Setyan | Mizuho Securities | $185.00 | -9.5% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | David Palmer | Evercore ISI | $240.00 | +17.4% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | David Palmer | Evercore ISI | $245.00 | +19.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Jake Bartlett | Truist Financial | $252.00 | +23.3% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Andy Barish | Jefferies | $210.00 | +2.7% |
| Apr 7, 2025 | David Tarantino | Robert W. Baird | $192.00 | -6.1% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Chris O'Cull | Stifel Nicolaus | $215.00 | +5.2% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Brian Harbour | Morgan Stanley | $209.00 | +2.2% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Aaron Raker | Wells Fargo | $175.00 | -14.4% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Mark Hughes | Truist Financial | $275.00 | +34.5% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Eric Gonzalez | Loop Capital Markets | $194.00 | -5.1% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Jake Bartlett | Truist Financial | $195.00 | -4.6% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sara Senatore | Bank of America Securities | $195.00 | -4.6% |
Top Analysts Covering DRI
DRI vs Sector & Market
| Metric | DRI | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.32 | 2.50 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 28 | 12 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +10.9% | +133.5% | +17.1% |
| P/E Ratio | 21.63 | 17.40 | 43.33 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | $3.19B | $3.21B | $3.23B | 14 |
| 2026-11-22 | $3.25B | $3.27B | $3.31B | 7 |
| 2027-02-22 | $3.51B | $3.54B | $3.58B | 7 |
| 2027-05-22 | $3.65B | $3.67B | $3.72B | 7 |
| 2027-05-25 | $13.64B | $13.71B | $13.81B | 21 |
| 2027-08-22 | $3.37B | $3.39B | $3.43B | 12 |
| 2027-11-22 | $3.44B | $3.46B | $3.50B | 7 |
| 2028-02-22 | $3.71B | $3.74B | $3.78B | 6 |
| 2028-05-22 | $3.85B | $3.87B | $3.92B | 9 |
| 2028-05-25 | $14.51B | $14.52B | $14.52B | 17 |
| 2029-05-25 | $15.33B | $15.43B | $15.53B | 8 |
| 2030-05-25 | $16.21B | $16.32B | $16.42B | 9 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | $2.06 | $2.12 | $2.21 | 15 |
| 2026-11-22 | $2.33 | $2.35 | $2.38 | 6 |
| 2027-02-22 | $3.25 | $3.28 | $3.33 | 6 |
| 2027-05-22 | $3.58 | $3.61 | $3.66 | 6 |
| 2027-05-25 | $11.19 | $11.39 | $11.82 | 19 |
| 2027-08-22 | $2.29 | $2.31 | $2.34 | 6 |
| 2027-11-22 | $2.50 | $2.53 | $2.56 | 6 |
| 2028-02-22 | $3.56 | $3.59 | $3.65 | 12 |
| 2028-05-22 | $3.92 | $3.95 | $4.01 | 12 |
| 2028-05-25 | $12.24 | $12.53 | $13.26 | 7 |
| 2029-05-25 | $14.06 | $14.18 | $14.29 | 2 |
| 2030-05-25 | $15.62 | $15.74 | $15.88 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for DRI?
The consensus among 28 analysts covering Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is Buy with an average price target of $229.64.
What is the highest price target for DRI?
The highest price target for DRI is $275.00, set by Mark Hughes at Truist Financial on 2024-09-23.
What is the lowest price target for DRI?
The lowest price target for DRI is $77.00, set by Brian Harbour at Morgan Stanley on 2023-09-22.
How many analysts cover DRI?
28 analysts have issued ratings for Darden Restaurants, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is DRI a buy or sell right now?
Based on 28 analyst ratings, DRI has a consensus rating of Buy (2.32/5) with a +10.9% upside to the consensus target of $229.64.
What are the earnings estimates for DRI?
Analysts estimate DRI will report EPS of $2.12 for the period ending 2026-08-22, with revenue estimated at $3.21B.
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