Darden Restaurants, Inc.
DRI
Rank in Stocks
#980
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the... Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Share Price
$216.31
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$24.47B
Change (1 day)
0.80%
Change (1 year)
14.94%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 12.14%
According to Darden Restaurants, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 12.14%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 11.54%.
Operating Margin history for Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.14% | 7.62% |
| 2025 | 11.28% | -2.25% |
| 2024 | 11.54% | 0.70% |
| 2023 | 11.46% | -5.05% |
| 2022 | 12.07% | 33.96% |
| 2021 | 9.01% | 1,377.05% |
| 2020 | 0.61% | -93.76% |
| 2019 | 9.78% | 3.06% |
| 2018 | 9.49% | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 9.45% | 5.35% |
| 2016 | 8.97% | 65.19% |
| 2015 | 5.43% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 4.91% | -27.37% |
| 2013 | 6.76% | -21.30% |
| 2012 | 8.59% | -13.67% |
| 2011 | 9.95% | 9.94% |
| 2010 | 9.05% | 5.36% |
| 2009 | 8.59% | -5.19% |
| 2008 | 9.06% | -11.61% |
| 2007 | 10.25% | -0.58% |
| 2006 | 10.31% | 16.50% |
| 2005 | 8.85% | 17.69% |
| 2004 | 7.52% | -7.96% |
| 2003 | 8.17% | -10.81% |
| 2002 | 9.16% | 10.23% |
| 2001 | 8.31% | 3.10% |
| 2000 | 8.06% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -96.19% |
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| 9.43% | -99.22% |
US
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| 30.99% | -97.45% |
US
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| 15.20% | -98.75% |
US
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| 27.12% | -97.77% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.