Darden Restaurants Inc Financials
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) reported $13.2B in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 9.4% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Darden’s cash-generative restaurant model funds reinvestment and distributions while a thin current-liquidity cushion shapes financing.
In FY2026, operating cash flow reached$1.9B versus$1.2B of net income, showing that reported earnings were not merely accounting profit. Free cash flow was$1.1B after$734M of capital spending, so cash conversion coexists with a sizable reinvestment requirement.
Revenue reached
Current assets covered only 0.3x current liabilities in FY2026, even as operating cash flow reached
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Darden Restaurants Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Darden Restaurants Inc has an operating margin of 12.0%, meaning the company retains $12 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 82/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 11.3% the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc's revenue grew 9.4% year-over-year to $13.2B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 59/100.
Darden Restaurants Inc has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.74. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 54/100.
Darden Restaurants Inc's current ratio of 0.31 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 3/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Darden Restaurants Inc has a free cash flow margin of 8.5%, earning a moderate score of 63/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Darden Restaurants Inc earns a strong 54.7% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $55 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 87/100. This is up from 45.4% the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc scores 2.65, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($25.2B) relative to total liabilities ($10.7B). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Darden Restaurants Inc passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Darden Restaurants Inc generates $1.54 in operating cash flow ($1.9B OCF vs $1.2B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Darden Restaurants Inc earns $12.51 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($1.6B vs $126.5M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Darden Restaurants Inc generated $13.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 9.4% from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc's EBITDA was $2.1B in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 14.1% from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc reported $1.2B in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 15.0% from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc earned $10.38 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 17.2% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Darden Restaurants Inc generated $1.1B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 5.3% from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc held $219.5M in cash against $1.6B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Darden Restaurants Inc paid $6.00 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 7.1% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Darden Restaurants Inc's gross margin was 20.3% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc's operating margin was 12.0% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc's net profit margin was 9.1% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc's ROE was 54.7% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 9.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Darden Restaurants Inc spent $671.7M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 60.6% from the prior year.
Darden Restaurants Inc invested $734.0M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 13.9% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2026.
DRI Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.2B+9.4% | $12.1B+6.0% | $11.4B+8.6% | $10.5B+8.9% | $9.6B+33.8% | $7.2B-7.8% | $7.8B-8.3% | $8.5B+5.3% | $8.1B+12.7% | $7.2B+3.4% | $6.9B+2.5% | $6.8B+7.6% | $6.3B+6.2% | $5.9B+11.1% | $5.3B |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $5.0B+8.1% | $4.6B+12.9% | $4.1B |
| Gross Profit | $2.7B+8.5% | $2.5B+8.0% | $2.3B+15.0% | $2.0B+4.7% | $1.9B+35.6% | $1.4B+19.8% | $1.2B-26.6% | $1.6B+6.7% | $1.5B+12.3% | $1.3B+2.0% | $1.3B+10.5% | $1.2B+13.1% | $1.0B-1.9% | $1.1B-14.2% | $1.2B |
| SG&A Expenses | $514.4M-1.1% | $520.3M+8.6% | $479.2M+24.1% | $386.1M+3.5% | $373.2M-5.8% | $396.2M+5.3% | $376.4M-7.2% | $405.5M-1.0% | $409.8M+5.7% | $387.7M+0.7% | $384.9M-10.5% | $430.2M-35.2% | $663.5M+6.1% | $625.4M+15.8% | $540.1M |
| Operating Income | $1.6B+16.2% | $1.4B+3.7% | $1.3B+9.4% | $1.2B+3.4% | $1.2B+79.2% | $648.7M+1254.3% | $47.9M-94.2% | $832.5M+8.6% | $766.8M+13.2% | $677.5M+8.9% | $622.2M+69.3% | $367.6M+19.0% | $308.9M-22.8% | $400.0M | N/A |
| Interest Expense | $126.5M+9.1% | $115.9M+24.0% | $93.5M+86.3% | $50.2M+22.7% | $40.9M-13.9% | $47.5M-3.7% | $49.3M+11.3% | $44.3M-70.9% | $152.4M+343.0% | $34.4M-79.2% | $165.4M-11.2% | $186.2M+39.0% | $134.0M+6.2% | $126.2M+22.9% | $102.7M |
| Income Tax | $174.9M+28.4% | $136.2M-6.1% | $145.0M+5.8% | $137.0M-1.3% | $138.8M+348.3% | -$55.9M+50.0% | -$111.8M-275.5% | $63.7M+3252.6% | $1.9M-98.8% | $154.8M+72.0% | $90.0M+526.5% | -$21.1M-145.3% | -$8.6M-123.4% | $36.7M-51.6% | $75.9M |
| Net Income | $1.2B+15.0% | $1.0B+2.1% | $1.0B+4.7% | $981.9M+3.1% | $952.8M+51.4% | $629.3M+1301.0% | -$52.4M-107.3% | $713.4M+19.7% | $596.0M+24.4% | $479.1M+27.8% | $375.0M-47.1% | $709.5M+147.9% | $286.2M-30.5% | $411.9M-13.4% | $475.5M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $10.38+17.2% | $8.86+4.1% | $8.51+6.5% | $7.99+8.1% | $7.39+54.9% | $4.77+1209.3% | -$0.43-107.6% | $5.69+20.3% | $4.73+24.5% | $3.80+31.0% | $2.90-47.0% | $5.47+154.4% | $2.15-31.3% | $3.13-12.3% | $3.57 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
DRI Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12.9B+2.2% | $12.6B+11.2% | $11.3B+10.6% | $10.2B+1.0% | $10.1B-4.9% | $10.7B+7.1% | $9.9B+68.8% | $5.9B+7.7% | $5.5B+3.4% | $5.3B+15.5% | $4.6B-23.6% | $6.0B-15.4% | $7.1B+2.1% | $6.9B+16.7% | $5.9B |
| Current Assets | $942.9M+0.6% | $937.7M+14.0% | $822.8M-17.5% | $997.7M-15.4% | $1.2B-37.0% | $1.9B+69.9% | $1.1B+23.4% | $892.6M+61.2% | $553.6M-5.8% | $587.9M-28.3% | $820.3M-22.3% | $1.1B-46.5% | $2.0B+158.3% | $764.9M+1.0% | $757.6M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $219.5M-8.5% | $240.0M+23.2% | $194.8M-47.0% | $367.8M-12.6% | $420.6M-65.4% | $1.2B+59.1% | $763.3M+66.9% | $457.3M+211.3% | $146.9M-37.0% | $233.1M-15.2% | $274.8M-48.7% | $535.9M+445.2% | $98.3M+11.5% | $88.2M+25.1% | $70.5M |
| Inventory | $326.3M+4.7% | $311.6M+7.3% | $290.5M+0.9% | $287.9M+6.4% | $270.6M+41.8% | $190.8M-7.8% | $206.9M-0.2% | $207.3M+1.0% | $205.3M+14.8% | $178.9M+2.0% | $175.4M+7.0% | $163.9M-16.7% | $196.8M-44.9% | $356.9M-11.7% | $404.1M |
| Accounts Receivable | $129.9M+38.5% | $93.8M+18.6% | $79.1M-1.4% | $80.2M+11.4% | $72.0M+5.6% | $68.2M+36.9% | $49.8M-43.6% | $88.3M+5.5% | $83.7M+10.3% | $75.9M+18.6% | $64.0M-17.9% | $78.0M-6.9% | $83.8M-1.9% | $85.4M | N/A |
| Goodwill | $1.7B-0.1% | $1.7B+19.3% | $1.4B+34.1% | $1.0B0.0% | $1.0B0.0% | $1.0B0.0% | $1.0B-12.4% | $1.2B0.0% | $1.2B-1.5% | $1.2B+37.8% | $872.3M0.0% | $872.4M0.0% | $872.5M-3.9% | $908.3M+68.6% | $538.6M |
| Total Liabilities | $10.7B+3.7% | $10.3B+13.2% | $9.1B+12.9% | $8.0B+1.3% | $7.9B+1.2% | $7.8B+3.0% | $7.6B+117.6% | $3.5B+6.9% | $3.3B+2.6% | $3.2B+21.3% | $2.6B-28.1% | $3.7B-25.7% | $4.9B+1.0% | $4.9B+18.9% | $4.1B |
| Current Liabilities | $3.0B+33.7% | $2.2B+2.5% | $2.2B+13.2% | $1.9B+4.9% | $1.8B0.0% | $1.8B+3.1% | $1.8B+21.6% | $1.5B+6.5% | $1.4B+7.4% | $1.3B+8.6% | $1.2B-0.8% | $1.2B-26.1% | $1.6B+14.3% | $1.4B-20.2% | $1.8B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.6B-23.1% | $2.1B+55.3% | $1.4B+54.9% | $884.9M-1.8% | $901.0M-3.1% | $929.8M+0.1% | $928.8M+0.1% | $927.7M+0.1% | $926.5M-1.1% | $936.6M+112.9% | $440.0M-69.7% | $1.5B-41.0% | $2.5B-1.3% | $2.5B+71.7% | $1.5B |
| Total Equity | $2.2B-4.5% | $2.3B+3.1% | $2.2B+1.9% | $2.2B+0.2% | $2.2B-21.9% | $2.8B+20.7% | $2.3B-2.6% | $2.4B+9.0% | $2.2B+4.4% | $2.1B+7.7% | $2.0B-16.3% | $2.3B+8.2% | $2.2B+4.7% | $2.1B+11.8% | $1.8B |
| Retained Earnings | -$108.4M-573.3% | -$16.1M+54.6% | -$35.5M-9.2% | -$32.5M-25.5% | -$25.9M-105.0% | $522.3M+264.0% | $143.5M-82.2% | $806.6M+22.7% | $657.6M+17.4% | $560.1M+2.3% | $547.5M-46.6% | $1.0B+3.0% | $995.8M-0.3% | $998.9M-68.5% | $3.2B |
DRI Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.9B+8.6% | $1.7B+5.3% | $1.6B+4.4% | $1.6B+22.8% | $1.3B+6.0% | $1.2B+66.4% | $717.4M-43.4% | $1.3B+24.3% | $1.0B+11.3% | $916.3M+11.7% | $820.4M-6.2% | $874.3M+57.4% | $555.4M-6.6% | $594.4M+15.8% | $513.5M |
| Capital Expenditures | $734.0M+13.9% | $644.6M+7.2% | $601.2M+6.4% | $564.9M+49.9% | $376.9M+47.9% | $254.9M-44.6% | $459.9M+1.7% | $452.0M+14.1% | $396.0M+35.2% | $293.0M+28.3% | $228.3M-23.0% | $296.5M-28.5% | $414.8M-18.7% | $510.1M+11.5% | $457.6M |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.1B+5.3% | $1.1B+4.1% | $1.0B+3.3% | $987.9M+11.3% | $887.7M-5.4% | $938.6M+264.5% | $257.5M-68.4% | $815.6M+30.7% | $623.8M+0.1% | $623.3M+5.3% | $592.1M+2.5% | $577.8M+311.0% | $140.6M+66.8% | $84.3M+50.8% | $55.9M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$711.4M+44.3% | -$1.3B+3.5% | -$1.3B-133.0% | -$568.4M-46.1% | -$389.0M-47.5% | -$263.7M+51.5% | -$544.0M-17.6% | -$462.6M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$1.2B-201.7% | -$385.8M+20.2% | -$483.4M+53.2% | -$1.0B+35.8% | -$1.6B-236.1% | -$478.9M-445.3% | $138.7M+128.6% | -$484.2M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | $693.0M+5.2% | $658.5M+4.8% | $628.4M+6.5% | $589.8M+4.8% | $563.0M+177.9% | $202.6M-37.1% | $322.3M-13.1% | $370.8M+18.3% | $313.5M+12.3% | $279.1M+4.1% | $268.2M-3.8% | $278.9M-3.3% | $288.3M+11.7% | $258.2M+15.3% | $223.9M |
| Share Buybacks | $671.7M+60.6% | $418.2M-7.9% | $453.9M-1.0% | $458.7M-57.2% | $1.1B+2259.7% | $45.4M-86.3% | $330.3M+59.2% | $207.5M-11.6% | $234.8M+2.0% | $230.2M+24.6% | $184.8M-63.2% | $502.3M+100360.0% | $500K-99.0% | $52.4M-86.0% | $375.1M |
DRI Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.3%-0.2pp | 20.5%+0.4pp | 20.1%+1.1pp | 19.0%-0.8pp | 19.8%+0.3pp | 19.5%+4.5pp | 15.0%-3.7pp | 18.7%+0.3pp | 18.5%-0.1pp | 18.5%-0.3pp | 18.8%+1.4pp | 17.4%+0.8pp | 16.6%-1.4pp | 18.0%-5.3pp | 23.3% |
| Operating Margin | 12.0%+0.7pp | 11.3%-0.3pp | 11.5%+0.1pp | 11.5%-0.6pp | 12.1%+3.1pp | 9.0%+8.4pp | 0.6%-9.2pp | 9.8%+0.3pp | 9.5%0.0pp | 9.4%+0.5pp | 9.0%+3.5pp | 5.4%+0.5pp | 4.9%-1.8pp | 6.8% | N/A |
| Net Margin | 9.1%+0.4pp | 8.7%-0.3pp | 9.0%-0.3pp | 9.4%-0.5pp | 9.9%+1.1pp | 8.8%+9.4pp | -0.7%-9.0pp | 8.4%+1.0pp | 7.4%+0.7pp | 6.7%+1.3pp | 5.4%-5.1pp | 10.5%+5.9pp | 4.5%-2.4pp | 7.0%-2.0pp | 8.9% |
| Return on Equity | 54.7%+9.2pp | 45.4%-0.4pp | 45.8%+1.2pp | 44.6%+1.3pp | 43.3%+21.0pp | 22.4%+24.6pp | -2.3%-32.1pp | 29.8%+2.7pp | 27.2%+4.4pp | 22.8%+3.6pp | 19.2%-11.2pp | 30.4%+17.1pp | 13.3%-6.7pp | 20.0%-5.8pp | 25.8% |
| Return on Assets | 9.4%+1.0pp | 8.3%-0.7pp | 9.1%-0.5pp | 9.6%+0.2pp | 9.4%+3.5pp | 5.9%+6.4pp | -0.5%-12.6pp | 12.1%+1.2pp | 10.9%+1.9pp | 9.0%+0.9pp | 8.2%-3.7pp | 11.8%+7.8pp | 4.0%-1.9pp | 5.9%-2.1pp | 8.0% |
| Current Ratio | 0.31-0.1x | 0.420.0x | 0.38-0.1x | 0.52-0.1x | 0.64-0.4x | 1.01+0.4x | 0.610.0x | 0.61+0.2x | 0.40-0.1x | 0.46-0.2x | 0.69-0.2x | 0.88-0.3x | 1.22+0.7x | 0.54+0.1x | 0.43 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.74-0.2x | 0.92+0.3x | 0.61+0.2x | 0.400.0x | 0.41+0.1x | 0.33-0.1x | 0.400.0x | 0.390.0x | 0.420.0x | 0.45+0.2x | 0.23-0.4x | 0.62-0.5x | 1.14-0.1x | 1.21+0.4x | 0.79 |
| FCF Margin | 8.5%-0.3pp | 8.8%-0.2pp | 9.0%-0.5pp | 9.4%+0.2pp | 9.2%-3.8pp | 13.0%+9.7pp | 3.3%-6.3pp | 9.6%+1.9pp | 7.7%-1.0pp | 8.7%+0.2pp | 8.5%0.0pp | 8.5%+6.3pp | 2.2%+0.8pp | 1.4%+0.4pp | 1.1% |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.31), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's annual revenue?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) reported $13.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 9.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Darden Restaurants Inc's revenue growing?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) revenue grew by 9.4% year-over-year, from $12.1B to $13.2B in fiscal year 2026.
Is Darden Restaurants Inc profitable?
Yes, Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) reported a net income of $1.2B in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 9.1%.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's EBITDA?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had EBITDA of $2.1B in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Darden Restaurants Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had $219.5M in cash and equivalents against $1.6B in long-term debt.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's gross margin?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had a gross margin of 20.3% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's operating margin?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had an operating margin of 12.0% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's net profit margin?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had a net profit margin of 9.1% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Darden Restaurants Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) paid $6.00 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has a return on equity of 54.7% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's free cash flow?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) generated $1.1B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 5.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's operating cash flow?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) generated $1.9B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Darden Restaurants Inc's total assets?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had $12.9B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Darden Restaurants Inc's capital expenditures?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) invested $734.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's current ratio?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had a current ratio of 0.31 as of fiscal year 2026, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) had a return on assets of 9.4% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.65, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Darden Restaurants Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Darden Restaurants Inc's earnings high quality?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.54x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Darden Restaurants Inc cover its interest payments?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) has an interest coverage ratio of 12.51x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Darden Restaurants Inc?
Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) scores 58 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.