
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Darden Restaurants, the largest full-service restaurant operator in the U.S., reported consolidated revenues of $12.1 billion for fiscal 2025 and operates a robust portfolio of 11 restaurant brands, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. The company is expected to gain market share even amidst an uncertain consumer environment, demonstrating a favorable outlook for achieving long-term annual return targets. Additionally, revised same-store sales (SSS) growth estimates indicate positive trends, with an increase for Olive Garden to 3.5% and LongHorn Steakhouse to 6.0%, suggesting resilience in consumer spending and a strong performance trajectory.
Bears say
Darden Restaurants has lowered its fiscal year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate to $9.51, a decrease from the previous estimate of $9.55. The company's same-store sales (SSS) growth was underwhelming, with Olive Garden reporting a growth of only 0.6%, below the consensus estimate of 1.4%, and LongHorn Steakhouse growing by 2.6%, which fell short of the 5.0% consensus expectation. Additionally, adverse weather conditions and holiday shifts adversely affected SSS growth by a total of 190 basis points, further contributing to the negative outlook for the company's financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Darden Restaurants and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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