About Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
DRI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $220.17
- Market Cap
- $24.91B
- 52-Week High
- $229.76
- 52-Week Low
- $169.00
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
$1,000 Invested in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
How much would $1,000 invested in DRI be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in DRI 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) in 2025 would be worth $1,275 as of November 2026, representing a +27.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DRI 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) in 2023 would be worth $1,705 as of November 2026, representing a +70.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DRI 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) in 2021 would be worth $1,811 as of November 2026, representing a +81.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DRI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) in 2016 would be worth $4,642 as of November 2026, representing a +364.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DRI at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) at IPO would be worth $73,539 as of November 2026, representing a +7253.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (377 months), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.53% with a median return of +1.54%. The stock had 220 positive months (58%) and 153 negative months (41%). The best month in DRI's history was December 2008 with a +54.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -44.1%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.8%), and June the weakest (-0.5%).
DRI's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +49.6%, and the worst was 2007 at -28.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has delivered an average annual return of +15.95% with a median return of +17.70%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.13%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (87%) and losses in 4 years (13%).
DRI's best year was 2001 with a +55.22% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -30.07%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 14, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. DRI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +23.45% | $178.35 | $220.17 |
| 2025 | +1.56% | $175.62 | $178.35 |
| 2024 | +17.70% | $149.21 | $175.62 |
| 2023 | +22.83% | $121.48 | $149.21 |
| 2022 | -4.84% | $127.66 | $121.48 |
| 2021 | +29.48% | $98.60 | $127.66 |
| 2020 | +10.45% | $89.26 | $98.60 |
| 2019 | +12.29% | $79.49 | $89.26 |
| 2018 | +6.89% | $74.37 | $79.49 |
| 2017 | +35.99% | $54.69 | $74.37 |
| 2016 | +18.19% | $46.27 | $54.69 |
| 2015 | +25.58% | $36.85 | $46.27 |
| 2014 | +12.74% | $32.68 | $36.85 |
| 2013 | +26.02% | $25.93 | $32.68 |
| 2012 | +2.58% | $25.28 | $25.93 |
| 2011 | +1.31% | $24.95 | $25.28 |
| 2010 | +36.26% | $18.31 | $24.95 |
| 2009 | +27.96% | $14.31 | $18.31 |
| 2008 | +4.47% | $13.70 | $14.31 |
| 2007 | -30.07% | $19.59 | $13.70 |
| 2006 | +3.83% | $18.87 | $19.59 |
| 2005 | +41.28% | $13.35 | $18.87 |
| 2004 | +32.28% | $10.09 | $13.35 |
| 2003 | +3.33% | $9.77 | $10.09 |
| 2002 | -13.10% | $11.24 | $9.77 |
| 2001 | +55.22% | $7.24 | $11.24 |
| 2000 | +26.72% | $5.72 | $7.24 |
| 1999 | +0.99% | $5.66 | $5.72 |
| 1998 | +44.73% | $3.91 | $5.66 |
| 1997 | +44.11% | $2.71 | $3.91 |
| 1996 | -25.85% | $3.66 | $2.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions: DRI
What sector is DRI in? ▼
DRI operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has DRI performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, DRI has posted gains in 27 years (87% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +55.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in DRI? ▼
You can invest in DRI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DRI.
Last updated: 11/1/2026