Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) EBITDA Margin: 15.58%
Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 15.58% is 18% above its 5-year average of 13.24%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.29%–15.91%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 0.13% below its 12-month average of 15.60%.
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DRI Average EBITDA Margin Chart
DRI Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
DRI EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
15.58%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
15.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.58%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
13.24%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
13.02%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
13.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
13.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+13.04%
DRI Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 15.58% | 15.60% | 15.58% | 13.24% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 17.38% | 17.27% | 16.28% | 16.37% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 13.95% | 13.71% | 15.18% | 15.28% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -47.56% | -57.91% | -143.41% | -1737.28% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 17.01% | 15.37% | 13.08% | 14.25% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 14.80% | 15.58% | 16.73% | 15.62% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -0.55% | 4.78% | 8.88% | 10.15% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $17.75B | 12.11% | 11.76% | 9.84% | 11.15% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.22B | 7.90% | 7.76% | 7.27% | 7.25% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.28B | 34.56% | 35.23% | 29.39% | 18.84% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
44.0%
EBITDA Margin
15.6%
Operating Margin
11.6%
Net Margin
8.7%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 15.58%.
- Is Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 15.58% is 18% above its 5-year average of 13.24%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.29%–15.91%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 15.60%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 15.58%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 13.24%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 13.02%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 13.97%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for DRI stock is 13.78%.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-25 | 15.58% |
| 2024-05-26 | 15.62% |
| 2023-05-31 | 15.23% |
| 2022-05-29 | 15.91% |
| 2021-05-30 | 13.79% |
| 2020-05-31 | 3.29% |
| 2019-05-31 | 13.78% |
| 2018-05-31 | 13.37% |
| 2017-05-31 | 13.27% |
| 2016-05-31 | 13.18% |
| 2015-05-31 | 10.16% |
| 2014-05-31 | 9.77% |
| 2013-05-31 | 11.47% |
| 2012-05-31 | 13.13% |
| 2011-05-31 | 14.12% |
| 2010-05-31 | 13.21% |
| 2009-05-31 | 12.52% |
| 2008-05-31 | 12.79% |
| 2007-05-31 | 13.89% |
| 2006-05-31 | 14.05% |
| 2005-05-31 | 13.18% |
| 2004-05-31 | 12.71% |
| 2003-05-31 | 12.51% |
| 2002-05-31 | 13.07% |
| 2001-05-31 | 12.17% |
| 2000-05-31 | 11.61% |
| 1999-05-31 | 10.33% |
| 1998-05-31 | 9.27% |
| 1997-05-31 | 7.51% |
| 1996-05-31 | 10.86% |
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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