Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is currently trading at $193.94. Based on 24 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $228.33, implying a 17.7% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

DRI

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$193.94

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$210.00$276.00
Current $193.94
Median: $235.00Mean: $233.07Current: $193.94

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Argus ResearchJun 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $240.00 → $245.00

  • UBSJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $240.00

  • Deutsche BankJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $236.00

  • Piper SandlerJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $208.00 → $212.00

  • BairdJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $220.00

  • Stephens & Co.Jun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $216.00

  • BTIGJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $235.00

  • GuggenheimJun 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $235.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJun 23, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $230.00 → $230.00

  • OppenheimerJun 18, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $235.00 → $235.00

  • Stephens & Co.Jun 18, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $210.00 → $210.00

  • CitigroupJun 15, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $238.00 → $245.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJun 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $272.00 → $276.00

  • KeybancMay 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $226.00 → $228.00

  • UBSMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $230.00

  • CitigroupMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $235.00 → $238.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $230.00

  • Deutsche BankMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $222.00 → $230.00

  • Wells FargoMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $210.00

  • BarclaysMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $227.00 → $232.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$228.33

Based on 24 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (16)Hold (11)Sell (1)

Upside

+17.73%

Market Cap

$22.21B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Sep 24, 2026D-64
P/E Ratio (TTM)18.58
Forward P/E15.66
P/B Ratio10.04
Dividend Yield3.16%
Return on Equity (ROE)53.72%
Operating Margin14.34%
Debt to Equity362.38
Beta (Volatility)0.58
52 Week Range$169.00 - $220.65
LowCurrent: $193.94High

Latest News

Daily editorial mentioning DRI

Price target moves

Financials Rally as Truist Adjusts Targets; NKE Faces Multiple Cuts

The latest round of target-price revisions as of June 29, 2026, shows a concentrated effort by analysts to recalibrate expectations across the financial sector. Most notably, Truist Securities issued a flurry of upward adjustments on June 26, impacting six major banking institutions. This wave of revisions includes a lift for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) from $332 to $344, Citigroup (C) from $147 to $158, and Wells Fargo (WFC) from $90 to $94. Bank of America (BAC) also saw its target raised to $64, while regional players USB and PNC received bumps to $66 and $257, respectively.

Revisions this week

Outside of the financial group, activity remained heavy in the consumer staples and discretionary sectors. UBS and Deutsche Bank both signaled confidence in Darden Restaurants (DRI), lifting targets to $240 and $236. Meanwhile, consumer staples faced a mixed bag; Jefferies pushed Target (TGT) to $161, yet McCormick & Company (MKC) saw conflicting signals, with an upgrade from UBS countered by downward revisions from TD Cowen and Bernstein.

Ticker Firm Dir Prior → Current
NKE Oppenheimer Down 120 → 60
FDX Truist Down 425 → 365
AMAT Wells Fargo Up 715 → 740
ZTS Stifel Down 95 → 85

What to notice

The most aggressive reassessment occurred in the retail space for Nike (NKE). Oppenheimer slashed its target from $120 to $60, a move echoed by Deutsche Bank’s reduction to $43. These revisions represent a significant departure from the broader market consensus, underscoring a sharp shift in sentiment for the footwear giant. Such deep cuts often signal a fundamental change in how analysts model growth prospects compared to previous quarters.

Sector-wide dispersion

The data highlights a clear divergence between the financial sector's synchronized optimism and the more fragmented outlook for industrials and healthcare. Firms like FedEx (FDX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) saw meaningful downward target adjustments, suggesting a cooling of expectations for heavy industrial output. For a full view of these shifting consensus figures, visit the latest price target moves. By tracking these revisions, it becomes evident that while banks are currently benefiting from upward momentum, other sectors are undergoing a more cautious re-evaluation of valuation models.

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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/7/2026CONNELLY SUSAN M.OfficerSale at price 206.21 per share.9,930
4/17/2026MILANES DOUGLAS JOfficerSale at price 202.16 per share.3,620
4/7/2026KOREN LINDSAY LGeneral CounselSale at price 194.32 per share.300
4/6/2026MARTIN MELVIN JOHNOfficerSale at price 196.04 per share.5,091
3/23/2026SIMON WILLIAM S. JR.DirectorSale at price 200.64 per share.2,333
3/23/2026SIMON WILLIAM S. JR.DirectorSale at price 203.96 per share.2,333
1/23/2026SONSTEBY CHARLES MDirectorSale at price 205.32 per share.3,123
1/22/2026KING SARAH HOfficerSale at price 206.62 - 207.28 per share.4,605
1/16/2026WILKERSON JOHN WOfficerSale at price 213.00 per share.2,258
1/15/2026VENNAM RAJESHChief Financial OfficerSale at price 214.12 per share.6,774

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for DRI?

A. The current target price for Darden Restaurants, Inc. is $228.33, which implies a 17.7% upside from the current price of $193.94. This is based on the consensus of 24 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for DRI?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying DRI stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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