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DRI
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
United States flag NYSE
$166.97
USD
3.47
2.12%

Market Cap $19,938.02M
Forward P/E 17.8x
Volume 1,129,140
Total Return (3M) 2.91%

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Dividend Date & History

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Dividend Data

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s (DRI) dividend yield is 3.14%, which means that for every $100 invested in the company's stock, investors would receive $3.14 in dividends per year.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s payout ratio is 59.79% which means that 59.79% of the company's earnings are paid out as dividends. A low payout ratio may indicate that the company has a strong financial position and can invest in growth opportunities, while a high payout ratio may indicate that the company is returning most of its earnings to shareholders. DRI’s annual dividend is $5.24 per share. This is the total amount of dividends paid out to shareholders in a year.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s (DRI) ex-dividend date is , which means that buyers purchasing shares on or after that date will not be eligible to receive the next dividend payment.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The next dividend payment is planned on . Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has increased its dividends for 4 consecutive years. This is a positive sign of the company's financial stability and its ability to pay consistent dividends in the future.

Dividend Yield 3.14%
Annual Dividend $5.24
Ex Dividend Date Apr 09, 2024
Dividend Growth 8.67%
Payout Ratio 59.79%
Payout Period Quarterly
Next Div Payment May 01, 2024
Cons. Yrs Growth 4

Dividend History and Growth

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) dividend payments per share are an average of 8.67% over the past 12 months, 97.23% over the past 36 months, 12.28% over the past 60 months, and 9.11% over the past 120 months.

It is important to note that DRI’s dividend history and growth can be affected by many factors, such as profitability, cash flow, and financial stability, as well as its growth prospects and dividend payout policies. Add DRI to your watchlist to be aware of any updates.

Dividend Growth Table

1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
Annualized Growth %
8.67%
97.23%
12.28%
9.11%

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Dividend Yield

DRI dividend yield graph is a visual representation of Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s dividend yield over the last 12 months. This is useful for investors to understand DRI’s historical dividend yield and to identify any trends or patterns in the company's dividend payments over time.

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Shareholder Yield

Shareholder yield is a metric that measures the total return to shareholders through dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown. It is a ratio that compares the cash returned to shareholders over a period of time to the market capitalization of the company.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) shareholder yield graph below includes indicators for dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown, which allows investors to see how each component contributes to the overall shareholder yield.

It's important to note that shareholder yield is just one metric among many that investors may use to evaluate a company's financial health and its potential for future growth. It should be considered in conjunction with other financial metrics such as earnings, revenue, and debt levels to get a comprehensive understanding of a company's financial position.

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Dividend Safety

Dividend safety refers to the ability of a company to continue paying its dividends to shareholders without interruption or reduction. A company with a high level of dividend safety is generally considered to have a strong financial position, with a consistent history of paying dividends and a low risk of default.

Some specific indicators often used to assess Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) dividend safety include

  • Dividend payment history: DRI has a history of paying dividends and has consistently increased its dividend payout for 4 consecutive years.
  • Dividend payout ratio: A low payout ratio, typically less than 60%, indicates that a company has enough earnings to pay dividends and retain earnings to reinvest in the business. Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s payout ratio is about 59.79%

It is worth noting that Dividend safety can change over time, and a company that was considered to have a high level of dividend safety in the past may no longer be considered safe today. Therefore, it is important to regularly monitor a company's financial performance and dividend payment history.

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Comparing Darden Restaurants, Inc. to Other Stock

The percentile ranks table is a way to compare Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) dividend yield relative to its sector, country, and the world.

  • Dividend yield: DRI’s latest value of 3.14% is the percentage of the current stock price that is paid out as dividends to shareholders. The relative to the sector, country, and world values (0.72, 0.56, and 0.63 respectively) indicate Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s dividend yield compared to others in its sector, country, and world. For example, a value of 0.56 relative to country means that Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s dividend yield is higher than 56% of companies in its country.

This table allows investors to quickly compare a company's dividend metrics to its peers in the sector, country, and the world, and evaluate its relative stability and growth potential.

Percentile Ranks Table

latest value
relative to sector
relative to country
relative to world
Dividend Yield
3.14%
0.72
0.56
0.63

Dividend FAQ

Does Darden Restaurants, Inc. pay dividends?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays dividends to its shareholders.

How much is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s dividend?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s (DRI) quarterly dividend per share was $1.31 as of .

When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s ex-dividend date?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s latest ex-dividend date was on . The DRI stock shareholders received the last dividend payment of $1.31 per share on .

When is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s next dividend payment date?

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s next dividend payment will be on .

Does Darden Restaurants, Inc. have sufficient earnings to cover its dividends?

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has a 59.79% payout ratio, which may leave the company with limited retained earnings, which could potentially impact its ability to reinvest in the business.


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