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DRI · NYSE · United States · Retail-Eating Places
In shortDARDEN RESTAURANTS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+9.4% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 12.0% | 57/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 9.1% | 57/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 53.4% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 30.5% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.31× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.06× | 52/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.99× | 86/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 12.51× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | -0.03 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.5% | 54/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.93× | 78/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.5% | 68/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.3% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 8.0% | 61/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 9.1% | 71/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,630 | 10,488 | 11,390 | 12,077 | 13,211 |
| Gross profit | 1,902 | 1,991 | 2,290 | 2,473 | 2,682 |
| Operating income | 1,162 | 1,202 | 1,314 | 1,362 | 1,583 |
| Interest expense | 41 | 50 | 94 | 116 | 127 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,094 | 1,121 | 1,176 | 1,187 | 1,389 |
| Income tax | 139 | 137 | 145 | 136 | 175 |
| Net income | 953 | 982 | 1,028 | 1,050 | 1,207 |
| Diluted EPS | $7.39 | $7.99 | $8.51 | $8.86 | $10.38 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 129 | 123 | 121 | 118 | 116 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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−0.03 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 30, 2026 · Data updated Oct 2, 2026