Forward PE Ratio: 18.92
The forward PE ratio is 18.92 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (18.92) = Close Price ($201.92) / Consensus Forward EPS ($10.63)
DRI Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
18.92
DRI Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Market Cap
$23.13B
Forward PE Ratio
18.92
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $23.13B | 18.92 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $22.77B | N/A |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $23.57B | 12.29 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $23.64B | 23.29 |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $22.55B | 18.01 |
| Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs › | $21.56B | 36.48 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $21.06B | 23.86 |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.94B | 14.83 |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $25.88B | 25.07 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.00B | 21.71 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
19.4
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
18.9
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $10.63 implies +2.3% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $10.39.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $201.92 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-31 | $11.29 | $11.12 – $11.59 | 18 | 17.9x |
| 2028-05-31 | $12.41 | $12.15 – $12.66 | 14 | 16.3x |
| 2029-05-31 | $13.55 | $12.72 – $14.36 | 4 | 14.9x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The forward PE ratio for DRI stock is 18.92.
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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