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Darden Restaurants, Inc.

DRINYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants

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Quote
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Market overview

USD 212.71

Down−USD 0.21 (−0.10%) Day change

Delayed quote · As of · USD · Market data via Massive Stock Widgets

This quote can lag the exchange by several minutes. It is not a real-time price.

Open
USD 211.06
Previous close
USD 212.92
Day high
USD 213.11
Day low
USD 209.02
Volume
472,655
Market cap
USD 24,150,900,736
Price chart · 1 Year
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 1 Year price chartDarden Restaurants, Inc., nyse:DRI, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 210.14, end USD 216.88, high USD 227.68, low USD 169.21, up.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 210.14Last closeUSD 216.88Maximum closeUSD 227.68Minimum closeUSD 169.21Period change+USD 6.74Period percentage change+3.21%Chart as ofSep 4, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT+0000
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Representative chart points — 24 of 252
Date and time Open High Low Close Volume
USD 209.63 USD 211.39 USD 208.10 USD 210.14 739,800
USD 188.19 USD 189.05 USD 186.47 USD 187.41 703,800
USD 179.26 USD 179.26 USD 177.13 USD 177.51 1,035,800
USD 170.81 USD 171.13 USD 169.00 USD 169.21 1,538,700
USD 169.95 USD 175.38 USD 169.53 USD 174.72 2,204,000
USD 178.73 USD 180.90 USD 177.10 USD 179.89 1,246,200
USD 189.10 USD 189.10 USD 184.64 USD 187.00 1,465,700
USD 200.54 USD 203.68 USD 198.75 USD 202.36 1,971,900
USD 195.55 USD 198.16 USD 195.12 USD 196.90 924,800
USD 210.48 USD 213.17 USD 208.13 USD 212.79 1,178,000
USD 212.96 USD 214.31 USD 209.94 USD 213.85 1,177,300
USD 205.44 USD 207.80 USD 203.95 USD 206.69 1,694,100
USD 197.20 USD 198.61 USD 193.25 USD 196.04 1,132,700
USD 199.36 USD 200.45 USD 195.71 USD 196.66 1,218,900
USD 200.74 USD 202.77 USD 192.12 USD 194.76 1,121,100
USD 193.93 USD 195.31 USD 191.79 USD 193.75 1,054,600
USD 197.35 USD 200.84 USD 196.61 USD 198.27 959,800
USD 207.75 USD 215.39 USD 207.75 USD 211.33 1,192,800
USD 204.10 USD 204.81 USD 199.96 USD 203.22 1,356,800
USD 192.92 USD 193.77 USD 191.66 USD 193.39 1,282,800
USD 205.83 USD 209.47 USD 205.52 USD 208.85 890,000
USD 218.66 USD 228.73 USD 217.35 USD 227.68 1,436,500
USD 218.94 USD 221.25 USD 217.80 USD 217.95 925,100
USD 216.95 USD 219.44 USD 216.46 USD 216.88 620,100

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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Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

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.