DRI is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $217.70. Current dividend yield: 2.95%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $6.48 |
| Current yield | 2.95% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 09, 2026(in 35 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.6200 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 37.50% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 7.88% |
| Payout ratio | 58% |
| Market cap | $24.76B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | $1.6200 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1.5000 |
| 2026-01-09 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-10-10 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-07-10 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-04-10 | $1.4000 |
| 2025-01-10 | $1.4000 |
| 2024-10-10 | $1.4000 |
About DRI
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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Frequently asked
What is DRI's dividend yield?
DRI (Darden Restaurants, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.95%, which works out to about $6.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is DRI's next ex-dividend date?
DRI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 09, 2026 (in 35 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did DRI last pay a dividend?
DRI's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 10, 2026.
How often does DRI pay dividends?
DRI pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is DRI growing its dividend?
DRI has been growing its dividend at a 7.88% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.