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This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Darden Restaurants, with the symbol DRI-N, is set to report their quarterly earnings on Thursday. Experts are divided in their opinions with one expert suggesting that the performance of their Olive Garden business will be crucial, while another has concerns about potential price hikes affecting their business. However, there are also optimistic views, with one expert believing that expectations are high and the company needs to deliver a strong quarter. Overall, the company trades at 18x PE and pays a 3% dividend yield, indicating its profitability despite being in a competitive market.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
DON'T BUY
Darden Restaurants

They report Thursday. A lot will depend on their Olive Garden business, their largest, and it could surprise, but he much prefers Sweet Green and Cava.

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DON'T BUY
Darden Restaurants

They report Thursday. Analysts have been downgrading it and shares are down from their peak. It can go lower if they report their price hikes are hurting business.

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WATCH
Darden Restaurants
reports Thursday

Expectations are high, so they need to come in with a strong quarter. The consumer is resilient and business is doing well.

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BUY
Darden Restaurants

Trades at 18x PE and pays a 3% dividend yield. True, it's in a crowded space, but DRI makes money.

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WATCH
Darden Restaurants

They report Friday. Listen to what they say about consumer demand and inflation. This is key and could pressure shares.

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COMMENT
Darden Restaurants

They report Thursday and will reveal if people will still spend a lot of money to dine out. He likes DRI but not enough to buy it.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 38.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with DRI has triggered its stop at $158.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous recommendation to cover half of the position, this will result in a net investment gain of 35%.  

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BUY
Darden Restaurants

Up 240% over 9 years since Starboard took over, 354% is you reinvested the hefty dividend, nearly double the S&P's performance.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 44.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with DRI is progressing well.  We now recommend to trail up the stop (from $135) to $158. 

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BUY
Darden Restaurants

An outlier and super performer. They just bought Ruth's Hospitality Group, which will be beneficial.

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PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 33%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DRI has achieved its objective at $152. To remain disciplined we recommend covering half the position at this time and to maintain the stop-loss at $135. If triggered, this would result in a net investment gain of 25%.
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 22.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DRI is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop to $135 at this time.
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COMMENT
Darden Restaurants
They report next Friday. A weaker economy will mean people will dine at cheaper chains like Olive Garden. Some feel shares have run up too much.
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 25.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DRI is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we now recommend trailing up the stop (from $117) to $125.
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Darden Restaurants
(A Top Pick Jun 23/22, Up 14.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $98) to $117.
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Darden Restaurants(DRI-N) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 3

Stockchase rating for Darden Restaurants is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Darden Restaurants(DRI-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darden Restaurants stock symbol?

Darden Restaurants is a American stock, trading under the symbol DRI-N on the New York Stock Exchange (DRI). It is usually referred to as NYSE:DRI or DRI-N

Is Darden Restaurants a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 3 stock analysts published opinions about DRI-N. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Darden Restaurants.

Is Darden Restaurants a good investment or a top pick?

Darden Restaurants was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Darden Restaurants.

Why is Darden Restaurants stock dropping?

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Is Darden Restaurants worth watching?

3 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Darden Restaurants In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Darden Restaurants stock price?

On 2024-12-11, Darden Restaurants (DRI-N) stock closed at a price of $167.83.