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
- $195.97
- Market Cap
- $22.79B
- 52-Week High
- $228.27
- 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 $1,010 as of May 2026, representing a +1.0% 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 $1,455 as of May 2026, representing a +45.5% 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 $1,632 as of May 2026, representing a +63.2% 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 $3,907 as of May 2026, representing a +290.7% 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 $63,914 as of May 2026, representing a +6291.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (370 months), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.52% with a median return of +1.54%. The stock had 215 positive months (58%) and 151 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 (-0.6%).
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 +15.43% with a median return of +12.74%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.61%. 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 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.29% | $182.66 | $195.97 |
| 2025 | +1.56% | $179.86 | $182.66 |
| 2024 | +17.70% | $152.81 | $179.86 |
| 2023 | +22.83% | $124.41 | $152.81 |
| 2022 | -4.84% | $130.74 | $124.41 |
| 2021 | +29.48% | $100.97 | $130.74 |
| 2020 | +10.45% | $91.42 | $100.97 |
| 2019 | +12.29% | $81.41 | $91.42 |
| 2018 | +6.89% | $76.17 | $81.41 |
| 2017 | +35.99% | $56.01 | $76.17 |
| 2016 | +18.19% | $47.39 | $56.01 |
| 2015 | +25.58% | $37.73 | $47.39 |
| 2014 | +12.74% | $33.47 | $37.73 |
| 2013 | +26.02% | $26.56 | $33.47 |
| 2012 | +2.58% | $25.89 | $26.56 |
| 2011 | +1.31% | $25.56 | $25.89 |
| 2010 | +36.26% | $18.75 | $25.56 |
| 2009 | +27.96% | $14.66 | $18.75 |
| 2008 | +4.47% | $14.03 | $14.66 |
| 2007 | -30.07% | $20.06 | $14.03 |
| 2006 | +3.83% | $19.32 | $20.06 |
| 2005 | +41.28% | $13.68 | $19.32 |
| 2004 | +32.28% | $10.34 | $13.68 |
| 2003 | +3.33% | $10.01 | $10.34 |
| 2002 | -13.10% | $11.51 | $10.01 |
| 2001 | +55.22% | $7.42 | $11.51 |
| 2000 | +26.72% | $5.85 | $7.42 |
| 1999 | +0.99% | $5.80 | $5.85 |
| 1998 | +44.73% | $4.00 | $5.80 |
| 1997 | +44.11% | $2.78 | $4.00 |
| 1996 | -25.85% | $3.75 | $2.78 |
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: 3/24/2026