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Darden Restaurants, Inc.

DRINYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants

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Quote
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Market overview

USD 193.25

Down−USD 1.86 (−0.95%) Day change

Last verified close · As of · USD · Market data via Massive Stock Widgets

The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.

Open
USD 195.31
Previous close
USD 195.11
Day high
USD 196.96
Day low
USD 192.67
Volume
1,503,621
Market cap
USD 21,941,944,320
Price chart · 1 Year
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 1 Year price chartDarden Restaurants, Inc., nyse:DRI, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 192.98, end USD 196.14, high USD 227.68, low USD 169.21, up.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 192.98Last closeUSD 196.14Maximum closeUSD 227.68Minimum closeUSD 169.21Period change+USD 3.16Period percentage change+1.64%Chart as ofSep 28, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT+0000
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Representative chart points — 24 of 251
Date and time Open High Low Close Volume
USD 189.02 USD 193.02 USD 188.09 USD 192.98 1,588,100
USD 175.54 USD 178.64 USD 174.99 USD 175.42 1,495,300
USD 170.81 USD 171.13 USD 169.00 USD 169.21 1,538,700
USD 179.58 USD 180.92 USD 179.44 USD 179.58 387,000
USD 183.13 USD 187.21 USD 183.00 USD 186.43 2,194,300
USD 184.65 USD 185.86 USD 183.74 USD 184.02 1,227,000
USD 213.00 USD 215.84 USD 211.80 USD 214.62 1,882,200
USD 200.28 USD 205.92 USD 198.17 USD 205.49 1,449,600
USD 214.04 USD 215.25 USD 211.26 USD 212.98 1,321,600
USD 203.73 USD 203.82 USD 198.10 USD 203.18 1,252,200
USD 206.06 USD 206.76 USD 195.84 USD 195.97 1,776,300
USD 196.17 USD 197.31 USD 190.32 USD 190.63 1,162,100
USD 197.19 USD 200.09 USD 197.12 USD 199.73 1,271,600
USD 193.45 USD 195.86 USD 190.01 USD 195.17 1,067,000
USD 198.83 USD 204.40 USD 198.50 USD 203.51 1,503,900
USD 196.19 USD 201.28 USD 194.51 USD 200.91 1,057,000
USD 210.14 USD 216.00 USD 207.35 USD 212.76 3,428,500
USD 205.96 USD 206.19 USD 196.20 USD 196.69 1,781,000
USD 207.50 USD 211.06 USD 206.07 USD 206.98 1,658,400
USD 217.00 USD 219.43 USD 215.58 USD 218.90 1,037,100
USD 218.66 USD 228.73 USD 217.35 USD 227.68 1,436,500
USD 219.71 USD 222.52 USD 216.80 USD 218.81 653,100
USD 208.96 USD 210.23 USD 207.39 USD 209.89 1,176,500
USD 200.77 USD 202.39 USD 195.19 USD 196.14 856,207

Company Profile & Business Model Overview

Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. As of May 30, 2021, it owned and operated 1,834 restaurants, which included 875 under the Olive Garden, 533 under the LongHorn Steakhouse, 170 under the Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 81 under the Yard House, 63 under The Capital Grille, 44 under the Seasons 52, 42 under the Bahama Breeze, and 26 under the Eddie V’s Prime Seafood brands. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)

  • Darden has raised hourly wages above $17 on average and driven turnover to record lows, strengthening its social and workforce profile.
  • The company pursues responsible sourcing, food-waste reduction, and packaging initiatives across its multi-brand restaurant portfolio.
  • Its scale and consistent operating performance reflect disciplined governance and stable shareholder returns.

Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)

  • As a large casual-dining operator, Darden faces ongoing labor-relations scrutiny, including tipped-wage and scheduling-practice criticism.
  • Food sourcing exposes it to agricultural supply-chain risks spanning animal welfare, seafood sustainability, and high water and waste footprints.

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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown

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Audited Methodology

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Data integrity and methodology

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FAQ

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What is Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?

Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

Is Darden Restaurants, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?

Independent benchmark status for Darden Restaurants, Inc. is evaluated relative to Consumer Discretionary peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.

What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Darden Restaurants, Inc.?

Key material risks for Darden Restaurants, Inc. include: As a large casual-dining operator, Darden faces ongoing labor-relations scrutiny, including tipped-wage and scheduling-practice criticism.; Food sourcing exposes it to agricultural supply-chain risks spanning animal welfare, seafood sustainability, and high water and waste footprints.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.

How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?

The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.