DRI Dividends
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) pays $6.00 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.81%. The company has dividend history for 5 consecutive years.
DRI Dividend Summary
2.81%
$6.00
63.50%
45.04%
Consecutive Years
5
Most Recent Ex-Date
Apr 10, 2026
Most Recent Payment
May 1, 2026
DRI Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
DRI Dividends CAGR Chart
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $3.00 | — |
| 2025 | $5.80 | +7.01% |
| 2024 | $5.42 | +7.54% |
| 2023 | $5.04 | +9.09% |
| 2022 | $4.62 | +33.91% |
| 2021 | $3.45 | N/A |
| 2020 | $1.18 | N/A |
| 2019 | $3.26 | +18.12% |
| 2018 | $2.76 | +15.97% |
| 2017 | $2.38 | +12.26% |
| 2016 | $2.12 | +7.80% |
| 2015 | $1.97 | +0.00% |
| 2014 | $1.97 | +4.76% |
| 2013 | $1.88 | +12.90% |
| 2012 | $1.66 | +24.00% |
| 2011 | $1.34 | +31.58% |
| 2010 | $1.02 | +26.67% |
| 2009 | $0.80 | +18.42% |
| 2008 | $0.68 | N/A |
| 2007 | $0.53 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $1.50 | +7.14% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.50 | +7.14% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.50 | +7.14% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.50 | +7.14% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.40 | +6.87% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.40 | +6.87% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.40 | +6.87% |
| Q3 2024 | $1.40 | +6.87% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.31 | +8.26% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.31 | +8.26% |
| Q4 2023 | $1.31 | +8.26% |
| Q3 2023 | $1.31 | +8.26% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.21 | +10.00% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.21 | +10.00% |
| Q4 2022 | $1.21 | +10.00% |
| Q3 2022 | $1.21 | +10.00% |
| Q2 2022 | $1.10 | +25.00% |
| Q1 2022 | $1.10 | +197.30% |
| Q4 2021 | $1.10 | +266.67% |
| Q3 2021 | $1.10 | — |
| Q2 2021 | $0.88 | — |
| Q1 2021 | $0.37 | -57.95% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.30 | -65.91% |
| Q1 2020 | $0.88 | +17.33% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 2.81%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 2.81%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 2.54%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 4.73%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 6.68%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 15.88%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 63.50%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 45.04%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 63.57%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 64.82%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 65.49%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 62.80%
Dividend Coverage
About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas