Darden Restaurants (DRI) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $214.31, +2.78% vs the prior close of $208.52.
- Volume 1.11M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
DRI rises 2.8% to $214.31, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $214.31, +2.78% vs the prior close of $208.52. Day range $210.42–$214.99, opened at $211.91.
DRI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — DRI rises 2.8% to $214.31, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $214.31, +2.78% vs the prior close of $208.52. Day range $210.42–$214.99, opened at $211.91.
- Volume was 1.11M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.14M.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($211.42) and +4.7% vs its 200-day average ($204.71).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 75% of that range, 6.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — DRI rises 1.4% to $208.52, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $208.52, +1.42% vs the prior close of $205.60. Day range $203.98–$208.85, opened at $206.59.
- Volume was 840.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.15M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($211.31) and +1.9% vs its 200-day average ($204.57).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — DRI jumps 3.0% to $205.60
- Closed at $205.60, +3.00% vs the prior close of $199.61. Day range $198.41–$208.29, opened at $200.21.
- Volume was 1.27M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.14M.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($211.23) and +0.6% vs its 200-day average ($204.47).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — DRI rises 1.0% to $199.61
- Closed at $199.61, +0.99% vs the prior close of $197.66. Day range $195.57–$199.69, opened at $196.56.
- Volume was 1.02M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.15M.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($211.24) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($204.39).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 13.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — DRI dips 1.4% to $197.66, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $197.66, -1.43% vs the prior close of $200.52. Day range $196.60–$198.99, opened at $198.53.
- Volume was 858.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.17M.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($211.32) and -3.3% vs its 200-day average ($204.33).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — DRI dips 0.5% to $200.52
- Closed at $200.52, -0.48% vs the prior close of $201.49. Day range $198.60–$202.56, opened at $200.30.
- Volume was 1.16M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.17M.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($211.51) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($204.28).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — DRI dips 0.8% to $201.49
- Closed at $201.49, -0.81% vs the prior close of $203.14. Day range $199.72–$202.51, opened at $202.38.
- Volume was 1.45M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 1.18M.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($211.74) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($204.23).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — DRI rises 1.7% to $203.14
- Closed at $203.14, +1.71% vs the prior close of $199.72. Day range $199.10–$203.50, opened at $200.52.
- Volume was 990.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.19M.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($211.85) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($204.19).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — DRI dips 0.3% to $199.72
- Closed at $199.72, -0.30% vs the prior close of $200.33. Day range $196.80–$202.49, opened at $201.89.
- Volume was 1.05M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.19M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($211.87) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($204.12).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 13.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — DRI rises 1.5% to $200.33
- Closed at $200.33, +1.48% vs the prior close of $197.41. Day range $197.06–$200.91, opened at $197.91.
- Volume was 1.10M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.19M.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($211.80) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($204.05).
- 52-week range $169.00–$229.76; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 12.8% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 10-Q.
DRI latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about DRI in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Martin Melvin John sold 2,209 shares at $202.61 (≈$447.57K) on Oct 6, 2026; now holds 21,560
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 6, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 2, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Aug 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $3.20B (prior year $3.04B) (+5.1% vs Aug 24, 2025)
- Net income: $233.40M (prior year $257.80M) (-9.5% vs Aug 24, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.04 (prior year $2.19) (-6.8% vs Aug 24, 2025)
Sep 29, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Madonna John W. gifted 510 shares on Sep 28, 2026; now holds 10,883
- Madonna John W. gifted 75 shares on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 10,808
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Sep 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 13, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 10, 2026 · ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Aug 10, 2026 · DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 10, 2026 · DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jul 24, 2026 · 10-K — Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Fiscal year ended May 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $13.21B (prior year $12.08B) (+9.4% vs May 25, 2025)
- Net income: $1.21B (prior year $1.05B) (+15.0% vs May 25, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $10.38 (prior year $8.86) (+17.2% vs May 25, 2025)
Jun 25, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade DRI
- Last results release: Sep 24, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 25, 2026, Mar 19, 2026, Dec 18, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 24, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.49% (largest 3.6%).
- Liquidity: about 1.35M shares (≈$288.46M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $214.31 vs a range of $169.00–$229.76 (75% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 9, 2026 ($1.62/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: John W. Wilkerson sold 2,500 shares on Aug 5, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Oct 2, 2026; 8-K Sep 24, 2026; 8-K Sep 24, 2026.
- Share count: 113.14M shares outstanding (Sep 21, 2026), -2.7% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Retail-Eating Places.
DRI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 211.91 | 214.99 | 210.42 | 214.31 | 1.11M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 206.59 | 208.85 | 203.98 | 208.52 | 840.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 200.21 | 208.29 | 198.41 | 205.60 | 1.27M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 196.56 | 199.69 | 195.57 | 199.61 | 1.02M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 198.53 | 198.99 | 196.60 | 197.66 | 858.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 200.30 | 202.56 | 198.60 | 200.52 | 1.16M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 202.38 | 202.51 | 199.72 | 201.49 | 1.45M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 200.52 | 203.50 | 199.10 | 203.14 | 990.50K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 201.89 | 202.49 | 196.80 | 199.72 | 1.05M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 197.91 | 200.91 | 197.06 | 200.33 | 1.10M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 193.99 | 197.79 | 193.00 | 197.41 | 1.33M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 195.31 | 196.97 | 192.67 | 193.25 | 1.51M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 197.51 | 198.43 | 194.69 | 195.11 | 1.26M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 200.77 | 202.39 | 195.19 | 197.02 | 1.49M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 204.91 | 207.17 | 198.06 | 199.75 | 1.91M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 208.88 | 212.99 | 206.22 | 207.24 | 1.95M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 215.10 | 216.17 | 212.32 | 213.69 | 1.87M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 213.13 | 215.62 | 212.57 | 213.54 | 1.31M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 210.26 | 213.26 | 209.75 | 211.31 | 1.72M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 206.59 | 210.40 | 205.70 | 209.28 | 1.71M |
About Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants (DRI) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Eating Places”. Its business address is in ORLANDO, FL. State of incorporation: FL. Fiscal year ends May 30. SEC CIK 940944.
DRI board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| M Shan Atkins | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Juliana L Chugg | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Ricardo Cardenas | President and CEO | Jul 30, 2026 |
| James P Fogarty | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Cynthia T Jamison | Chairman of the Board | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Daryl Kenningham | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Charles M Sonsteby | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| William S Simon | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Timothy J Wilmott | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew R Broad | SVP General Counsel | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Todd Burrowes | Group Pres, Pres, Chuy's | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Ricardo Cardenas | President and CEO | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Susan M. Connelly | SVP, Chief Comm & PA Officer | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Sarah H. King | SVP, Chief People Officer | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Lindsay L. Koren | SVP General Counsel | Jul 30, 2026 |
| John W. Madonna | SVP, Corporate Controller | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Melvin John Martin | Group President | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Douglas J. Milanes | SVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofcr | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Rajesh Vennam | SVP, CFO | Jul 30, 2026 |
| John W. Wilkerson | President, Olive Garden | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Laura B Williamson | President, LongHorn Steakhouse | Aug 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | John W. Wilkerson | Sale | 2,500 | $208.41 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | John W. Wilkerson | Sale | 6,364 | $208.30 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Laura B Williamson | Sale | 1,110 | $204.32 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Laura B Williamson | Sale | 443 | $204.89 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sarah H. King | Sale | 1,500 | $209.63 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sarah H. King | Sale | 2,873 | $210.83 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Susan M. Connelly | Sale | 2,226 | $208.17 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Rajesh Vennam | Sale | 8,478 | $210.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ricardo Cardenas | Sale | 15,290 | $209.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ricardo Cardenas | Sale | 12,802 | $208.80 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ricardo Cardenas | Sale | 3,801 | $209.58 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ricardo Cardenas | Sale | 7,241 | $209.41 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Susan M. Connelly | Sale | 9,930 | $206.21 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Douglas J. Milanes | Sale | 3,620 | $202.17 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Lindsay L. Koren | Sale | 300 | $194.32 |
DRI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | $13.21B | $1.21B | 10.38 | — |
| May 25, 2025 | $12.08B | $1.05B | 8.86 | — |
| May 26, 2024 | $11.39B | $1.03B | 8.51 | — |
| May 28, 2023 | $10.49B | $981.90M | 7.99 | — |
| May 29, 2022 | $9.63B | $952.80M | 7.39 | — |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $13.23B, total liabilities $11.16B, cash $220.50M (as of Aug 30, 2026).
DRI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $207.24 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $212.76 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $204.42 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $192.88 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $192.74 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $225.78 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $199.01 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $183.44 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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